BIS: Anti-Boycott Violation Concludes with Warning The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) concluded an anti-boycott investigation of a U.S. company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, with a warning letter rather than a penalty, due specifically to Lockheed Martin's voluntary self-disclosure. According to BIS, in connection with the sale and/or transfer of goods to Korea for … [Read more...]
BIS: Bans ZTE Exports Due to Violations – then Supercedes??
BIS: ZTE Export Bans Due to Violations The U.S. announced April 16 a ban on exports to China’s second-largest telecommunications firm [ZTE - Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation]. This was the latest penalty against that company for violating U.S. export controls. For companies that have conducted business with ZTE, they should consider implementing a … [Read more...]
BIS: Company Charged with 15 Violations and $700,000 Penalty
BIS: Company Charged with 15 Violations and $700,000 Penalty The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an order imposing a $700,000 civil penalty against a Massachusetts company, Axis Communications, to settle charges that it: On 13 occasions, Axis made unlicensed exports to Mexico of thermal imaging cameras controlled for national security and regional … [Read more...]
Antiboycott Violations: Carrier Saudi Services Company Ltd charged with 4 counts
Antiboycott Violations: Carrier Saudi Services Company Ltd charged with 4 counts The Office of Antiboycott Compliance, Bureau of Industry and Security, United States Department of Commerce ("BIS"), has determined to initiate proceedings against Carrier Saudi Services Company Ltd. ("CSSC"), a controlled-in-fact foreign affiliate (Saudi Arabia) of Carrier Corporation, a … [Read more...]
Exporters: SNAP-R Enhancements / Updates
Exporters: SNAP-R Enhancements / Updates What is SNAP-R? SNAP-R allows users to submit export license applications, commodity classification requests, reexport license applications, and license exception AGR notifications via the Internet. You must have a Company Identification Number (CIN) and an active user account to access SNAP‑R. To find out the procedures and … [Read more...]