The basis we found to write about the above topic relates to general ITAR related discussions on various platforms or forums.
If it weren’t for these forums, we wouldn’t have an iota of assumption about how ignorant various companies can be.
For the uninitiated, ITAR or International Traffic in Arms and Regulations is an export control law. It is a LAW, not a certification standard as many assume. We want you to have a clear understanding of the regulations governed by the US Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
The regulations ask an exporter to be fully ITAR compliant if they are in a business where trade in defense articles, services or technical data is carried out. Failure to comply with these regulations would amount to civil or criminal penalties, 20 years in prison in the worst case. If this wasn’t enough, a tarnished reputation for life would definitely highlight the case.
Until now, you may have understood or developed a slight idea about the ramifications associated with violating US export regulations.
How to comply with ITAR regulations?
Most importantly, a company needs ITAR compliance in any condition. Regardless of what has been said on the Internet or the suggestions offered by so-called experts, you need professional advice.
First, a legal explanation allows you to understand the policies that you and your company’s employees need to understand. Since the responsibility is not only owned by top management, employees must be educated, trained and guided.
Second, compliance integrity would lose its momentum if all employees are not aware of the regulations. For proper maintenance of compliance measures, especially in conjunction with US export control regulations, accountability must be established.
Third, critical monitoring of trading partners, carriers, and countries is vital to compliance measures. In addition, one must be notified about the possible risks/penalties for violating the established norms.
Who can provide/supply counseling or services (if any)?
For your information, if you are an exporter, you also need to know the ECCN classification of products that require permission to be exported. However, considering your decent knowledge of the subject, we recommend that you seek out a business compliance consultant. Its full range of services would be tailored to the requirements of your organization and employees.
Basically, a consultant provides a framework, tools, services, and various resources to your organization. As a result, you can avoid legal problems in penalties and punishments handed out by the judiciary.
How to find reliable consultants?
The Internet is a place of colossal information about various products and services offered by vendors. You can check search engines and find consultants in all departments, be it ECCN or HTS classification, export control regulations, export compliance software or any related topic.
Browse websites for information on vendors, suppliers, vendors, or companies. Talk to them through online messengers, Skype, Facebook or any other messaging platform.