Why ITAR compliance is no longer something to ignore
The basis we found for writing on the above topic relates to the 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 be clear about the regulations governed by the US Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
The regulations require an exporter to be fully ITAR compliant if they are in a business where trade in defense articles, services or technical data takes place. Failure to comply with these rules would be equivalent to civil or criminal sanctions, 20 years of rigorous prison in the worst case. If this wasn’t enough, a tarnished reputation for life would definitely highlight the case.
By 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 business needs ITAR compliance under any conditions. 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 helps you understand the policies that you and your company’s employees need to understand. Since responsibility is not only owned by top management, employees must be educated, trained and guided.
Second, the integrity of compliance 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 rules.
Who can provide/provide guidance or services (if any)?
For your information, if you are an exporter, you also need to know the ECCN classification of products that require a permit to be exported. However, considering your decent knowledge of the subject, we recommend that you seek out a trade compliance consultant. Their 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 sanctions and punishments awarded by the judiciary.
How to find reliable consultants?
Internet is a colossal information place about various products and services that vendors offer. You can check the 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 about vendors, vendors, vendors, or companies. Talk to them through online messengers, Skype, Facebook or any other messaging platform.