Exports: Free Webinar Series Continues “Introduction to the 600 Series ” on June 25th As part of the International Trade University (free) webinar series the next class: BIS 601: Introduction to 600 series This course focuses on the 600 series. A guest instructor from the Bureau of Industry and Security will explain the 600-series Export Control Classification Numbers … [Read more...]
Russian Sanctions: Revisions/Clarifications for Crimea Region of Ukraine & Guidance on Transshipments
Russian Sanctions: Revisions/Clarifications for Crimea Region of Ukraine & Guidance on Transshipments On May 22, 2015, the US Government relaxed certain export and reexport controls imposed under US sanctions targeting the Crimea region of Ukraine (“Crimea”). OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) issued a new General License authorizing the export or reexport from … [Read more...]
Cuba: State Sponsor of Terrorism Rescission
Cuba: State Sponsor of Terrorism Rescission In December 2014, the President instructed the Secretary of State to immediately launch a review of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and provide a report to him within six months regarding Cuba’s support for international terrorism. On April 8, 2015, the Secretary of State completed that review and recommended … [Read more...]
BIS: Final Rule – Wassenaar Arrangement 2014 Plenary Agreements Implementation and….
BIS: Final Rule - Wassenaar Arrangement 2014 Plenary Agreements Implementation and.... Country Policy Amendments From BIS: This final rule amends the Commerce Control List of the Export Administration Regulations by implementing the changes agreed to by the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) at the 2014 Plenary by revising 42 Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), adding … [Read more...]
Registration Now Open: BIS Seminar – MSP in June
Registration Now Open: BIS Seminar - MSP in June... Following up from last week's post, here are more details about the BIS (Bureau of Industry & Security) Seminar on Complying with U. S. Export Controls to be held June 16-17. Registration is now open and the deadline is Friday, June 12, 2015. Minneapolis Airport Marriott is offering accommodations at a special … [Read more...]