Trade Compliance

NAVIGATING THE MAZE OF TRADE COMPLIANCE
EAR & ITAR

Post-export control reform, the U.S. has three export control regimes: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) administered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the EAR 600 series administered by the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

Navigating the labyrinthine requirements of these regimes calls for highly knowledgeable legal guidance. You will find it at Klimek, Kolodney & Casale, P.C. Let our seasoned team of attorneys pilot you through the regulatory complexities related to:

• Export license preparation under the DDTC and BIS
• Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) filings
• Commodity jurisdiction (CJ) requests
• Interpretation of the regulations
• Customs rulings requests
• Voluntary disclosures
• Audits
• Training and compliance
• Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA)
• Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA)

WHAT THE REGULATIONS MEAN FOR YOU

Are you intending to import, export or broker technical information, defense services, defense equipment or related articles? Be aware that you will typically need an agreement and/or license from the DDTC. You will also need to comply with numerous ongoing requirements.

Let our firm worry about the reams of paperwork and myriad details associated with ITAR and EAR compliance. From registering with the DDTC, to submitting a CJ request to determining whether your service or product is on the United States Munitions List (USML), to maintaining specific records, to completing the required documentation to apply for a license, we can handle it all.

We can also help you develop an effective compliance program that mitigates the risk of a violation and its attendant consequences. Our lawyers will take the time to understand the unique nuances of your business in order to tailor the program and strategies to your particular situation.

To get started, call Klimek, Kolodney & Casale, P.C., at 202-785-0491 or contact our Washington, D.C., office by email.