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The Export Controls & Sanction Manager - Edition 7-24

Edition 7 - 2024 - Week 8 of your blog-style magazine on export controls & sanctions.

The period we covered was 14.02.2024 - 21.02.02.2024


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Executive Summary


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Leaders from the US, UK and the UE have expressed outrage by the death of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, which may lead to further sanctions against Russia following the grim second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We are running a free Webinar "Two Years Of War In Europe: EU and UK Sanctions Against Russia in FOCUS" which will take place on Friday, and you are welcome to join on www.customsmanager.org/events.


This week, we cover the latest updates on export controls from the EU, U.S. or the UK and sanctions, AML and Due Diligence legislation. For example, we cover the "Russian sanctions loophole" in the Baltics or ask if PWC has been helping businesses circumvent EU sanctions against Russia.


For a weekly wrap-up of all the changes in these editions, join our Weekly Wrap-Up; our live community meeting every Friday at 12pm. Register to take part here for free. This is followed by a "Lunch N Learn", and you can register here. The focus is on "Sanctions - U.S. and EU".

Have a captivating lecture! Any questions? Any feedback? Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@customsmanager.org via email.



See you live online Friday.


Arne



Content



U.S. Export Controls

EU Export Controls

UK Export Controls


Sanctions Updates

EU Sanctions

UK Sanctions

U.S. Sanctions



Upcoming Export Control and Sanctions Training


Learn the essentials of sanctions, dual-use products and export limits to avoid expensive fines. Our training will be advantageous to any US and non-US firm engaging in international trade, especially concerning items of US origin. Our training helps prevent expensive export control and sanctions fines. It imparts essential knowledge that personnel responsible for export controls and sanctions compliance must grasp.


Sanctions

This course develops professionals' competencies to deal with all key compliance aspects of sanctions laws and policies. Using examples from the EU, the UK and the U.S., we will explore how to check entities, individuals, and organisations against sanctions lists, set up an effective restricted party screening programme, and identify economic trade sanctions and how your products may be affected by it. We will determine due diligence requirements and how you can locate attempts for circumvention. We will discuss applying for a sanction’s exemption licence, a licence exception / general licence. Includes a discussion around red flags and how to set up a sanctions policy and programme. Special feature: Participants will workshop through real sanctions’ case studies and explain the action they would take to ensure compliance.


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Export Controls

This course develops the competencies that professionals need to deal with the four fundamental aspects of export controls: Product, Destination, End-User and End-Use Controls. Using examples from the EU, the UK and the U.S., we will explore how to determine if an item is subject to export controls and detail the steps to acquire an export control licence and/to apply for a licence exception / general licence. Includes a discussion around red flags and Internal Export Compliance Programmes (ICP/ECP). Special feature: A hands-on workshop where you get to determine the export control rating of your product by yourself (supported by your expert instructor).


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U.S. Export Controls

This course focuses on U.S. Export Controls, the EAR and ITAR.  Discover how an item can be subject to the EAR or ITAR, how to verify items against the CCL or the USML, how to determine licence requirements and licence exceptions, how to make a licence application, check Export Controls specific restrictive lists and more. We cover

  • The enforcement authority of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) extends overseas.

  • Key US law on export restrictions and importance for non-US firms.

  • Concepts and definitions related to dual-use products.

  • the many categories of EAR bans for non-US companies.

  • The many export classifications and categories, including dual use.

  • The Commerce Control List: An Introduction (CCL).

  • the primary dangers associated with doing business with US companies.

  • Fines and penalties.

  • Vigilance and warning signs.

  • How to create an export compliance programme (ECP) that works?

  • How BIS licences are applied for.


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Special feature: A close look at the extraterritorial application of U.S. Export Controls De Minimis, Foreign Direct Product Rule, Second Incorporation Principle and more

Dates (Click To Book)



What if I have a question regarding these updates


We invite you to use the chat function available on www.customsmanager.org to ask any questions related to this update. Our skilled team of export control and sanctions managers will be happy to provide you with the information you need within 24 hours.

Sources


EU

  • Official Journal of the EU

  • DG TRADE Website

  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc).

  • Information on the National Export Control & Sanctions Website of Member States

  • Social Media Postings


U.S.

  • Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

  • Department of Commerce

  • Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)

  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc).


UK

  • Information on gov.uk

  • Information on legislation.gov.uk

  • Department of Business and Trade

  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc).


Other

  • United Nations (Sanctions)

  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc).



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