Answer the following questions about classification with complete sentences. Reading resources attached. Thank you!.When is EAR99 used vs NLR for an export license?What does duel use mean?What are the
Application FAQ's
This link provides information that is asked frequently about export licenses.
https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/forms-documents/pdfs/286-licensing-faq/file (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
And this link will take you to the BIS site to see the application process:
https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/licensing/simplified-network-application-process-redesign-snap-r/cin-request (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
License exceptions
Watch this video on license exceptions. Many times, even if it appears we need a license after going through the process we covered in the past two weeks, an exception may apply. You have already determined how to find whether there is an exception, what does it mean?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=0RmJRCH0ElU
Video OFAC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3wSeWQPKf4
This is a few years old but it has good information about sanctions/export controls. The first 23 minutes will be an overview of what we have already covered. I encourage you to watch it as it may help clarify some details. It then goes into detail about OFAC and the role they play in export regulation. Some of the answers to the homework questions will be found in this video.
OFAC sanctions list
https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Pages/Programs.aspx
Red Flags....again
Applying common sense is essential in weeding out potentially problematic transfers. Alarms should sound if:
A customer or agent -
Is reluctant to provide end-use/user information
Is willing to pay cash for high-value shipments
Has little background or history in the relevant business
Appears unfamiliar with the product or its use
Declines normal warranty/service/installation
Orders products/quantities incompatible with the relevant business
Provides vague delivery dates or locations
A shipment involves -
Private intermediary in major weapons sale
Freight forwarder designated as consignee/end-user
Intermediate consignee's business or location incompatible with end-user's
Shipments directed to trading companies, freight forwarders, or companies with no connection to buyer
Requests for packing inconsistent with normal mode of shipping
Choice of economically illogical routing, or through multiple countries;
The end-user requests -
Equipment inconsistent with inventory
Spare parts in excess of projected needs
Performance/design specs incompatible with resources or environment
Technical capability/end-use incompatible with consignee's line of business
End-use at variance with standard practices
Middleman from third country to place order
Refuses to state whether goods are for domestic use, export, or re-export
