CS Pittsburgh Export Controls Webinar Series
Export Controls and Compliance Webinar Series
Join the Pittsburgh office of the U.S. Commercial Service and the Western Pennsylvania District Export Council for a four part webinar series designed to help companies better understand U.S. export controls, develop and implement compliance best practices, and avoid costly mistakes. Our speakers will include attorneys and compliance professionals who will provide participants with a practical understanding of U.S. export regulations and what they mean for exporters. Additionally, our presenters will share their approach to export compliance and best practices.
Session 1 - November 5, 2020 - An Introduction to U.S. Export Controls
U.S. export regulations impact all U.S. exporters and understanding of the different sets of regulations, which government agencies manage and enforce the regulations, and what they mean for your company is an important first step. Our presenters will highlight the different agencies involved in U.S. export controls, review the two major sets of regulations, and help you become more familiar with the key concepts and issues related to export controls.
Session 2 - November 19, 2020 - Classifying Your Products and License Requirements
Expanding on Session 1, this session will provide practical instruction in classifying your products under U.S. export regulations. Our speakers will walk attendees through how to determine whether your product is EAR99 or if it has a specific ECCN. Additionally, we will cover how to determine if an export license would be required and, if so, how to use BIS’s online SNAP-R system to request a license.
Session 3 - December 3, 2020 - Fundamentals of Export Compliance and Management
Staying compliant and minimizing the chances of an inadvertent violations means a company has to be proactive and have a plan, specifically an Export Management and Compliance Plan. In this session, our presenters will highlight the key elements that need to be included in a plan and share their real world perspective on how to develop, implement, and maintain an Export Management and Compliance Plan that will fit your unique needs as an exporter.ctive Customer Screening
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Session 4 - December 17, 2020 - Due Diligence and Effective Customer Screening
Knowing who your international customers are is a crucial part of your export compliance efforts. Even products not specifically controlled may require an export license depending on who your customer is, where your customer is located, and how your customer will use your products. Our presenters will share their expertise on screening their customers and performing due diligence not only on the customer but the transaction as well. We will cover the “lists to check”, screening for red flags, and how to handle a transaction where there might be a concern.
You can participate in every session or only those that are of interest to you. All sessions will be led by private sector export compliance specialists that can offer their unique, practical experience to help you better understand U.S. export regulations and to manage your compliance obligations.
Cost: $35 for individual sessions, $105 for all four session.
Registration: https://wpadec.regfox.com/export-controls-webinar-series
Questions: For additional information or questions, please contact Steven Murray at 412-644-2819 or steven.murray@trade.gov