Compliance and export control: structure and implementation

Import and export companies of all sizes are forced to navigate the complexities of export control law and integrate these control obligations into their business operations. Although export control is an unpopular, non-value-added activity, it is an absolute necessity in foreign trade. 

But how do you set up a clear and lean export control system? And how does one ensure that prohibited or unauthorised imports or exports are prevented through sensible risk-minimising measures (e.g. in the area of organisational prevention and contract design)?

In this training we will teach you how to make your export control process legally compliant and effective so that:

• You know the basic export control regulations
• You know how to proceed systematically in operational export processing
• You can protect yourself from export risks

Content of the training

Part 1 – Compliance

• Customs competence center: Workplace of the customs and export control professional
• Risk assessment in companies and consequences: Compliance is teamwork
• Appropriate security standards: External and internal factors
• Typical orgchart: Position of the customs and export control officer in the hierarchy
• Compliance in foreign trade: Where do we stand? (Germany)
• Compliance: From export control to Internal Compliance Program (ICP)

Part 2 – Export Control

• The “4W” of export control
• A brief excursion into the “de minimis” rule in the U.S. (re-)export law
• Inadequate export controls can be costly
• Who documents, wins
• Prevention with the highest scores
• Additional options – drafting of contracts
• Export control before every export: Work instructions
• Goods that are subject to export authorization irrespective of the country of destination
• What products are Dual-Use?
• How to check in your product is included in the Commerce Control List?
• Customs needs proof – this is how to get it right
• Checklist for secure export control

Many practical tips are given during the training. 

Optional Part - Drive & Automation Products

• Critical drive & automation products subject to export control (recording of a webinar)

Resources

Please find in the resources: 

• Slides
• Tip for a provision to be included in the contract for intra-EU shipments 
• Flowchart for export control compliance when moving goods within/outside the EU

Quiz and certificate

At the end of the training you will be asked to answer a quiz (15 questions). If you answer more than 60% of the questions correctly, you will receive a certificate of completion of the course.

Time

Please plan 2.5 to 3 hours for the training.

Please note that you will receive two months access after purchase - watch the course and repeat it as many times as you need to really understand the topic.

"...  it is essential to establish a well-thought-out and seamless export control workflow."

Armin Belle

A H B Consultancy: 🔗 www.arminbelle.com