Nailing the Correct Classification on Products Subject to Multiple Jurisdictions to Avoid Unintentional Export and Sanctions Violations

October 10, 2017 10:45am

Clare French
Export Control Manager
Hitachi (UK)

Michael Gershberg
Partner
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

  • Key tips for working with authorities to ensure your company has the correct classification for a particular item across jurisdictions
    • How to treat items that have different classifications in different countries
  • How to determine whether a good is restricted by export controls in each of the jurisdictions it will pass through during a transaction from point of movement to final destination
    • When you need a licence for shipping products based on classification
    • How to make sure the product has the correct licences in place when it is only considered a controlled good in some jurisdictions
  • Crucial differences between dual-use classifications and classifications specific for products going to sanctioned areas
  • How to install IT solutions that will incorporate classifications from each jurisdiction
  • Best strategies for engaging with suppliers to help get the correct detailed information about products in order to improve classification