U.S. Export Control: Reform and Impact
March 18, 2014.

The U.S. export control system is experiencing an unprecedented reform, which is the most radical one for the past decades.

The reform:

• Reviewed and adjusted the two control lists under separate statutory authorities, namely USML and CCL;
• Harmonized various export control violation criminal penalties to a standardized maximum;
• Transferred many items from the USML to the CCL through public comment and legislative action;
• Compiled a consolidated screening list of over 24,000 entities from existing Commerce, Treasury, and State Department screening lists;
• Established the Export Enforcement Coordination Center;
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From the economic operators’ point of view, the Export Control Reform will:

• Simplify the administrative formalities (standardized licensing processes among the control agencies to avoid confusion, ambiguity and delays);
• Save production and operation costs (the movement of an item from the USML to the CCL means a U.S. small business will no longer need to register with State as a manufacturer and pay an annual registration fee); and
• Strengthen export control enforcement (increase the disparate criminal export enforcement penalties to a standardized maximum of us $ 1 million and imprisonment for 20 years).

These changes are expected to create more business opportunities, bolster the health and competitiveness of the U.S. industrial base, and impose a higher standard for trade compliance.

Through this course, Mr. Johnny Xie will:

• Review the fundamentals of United States export control for you;
• Update you on the latest development and trends of the reform; and
• Acquaint you with export control terms and practical compliance skills.

As a result, you will be able to stay current with the U.S. export control reform, reduce compliance risk, save cost and enhance the competitiveness of your organization.

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Export Control

• Definition;
• Brief History;
• International Conventions and Treaties;
• Multilateral Export Control Regimes.

Module 2: Composition and Functioning of U.S. Export Control System

• Legal Framework;
• Regulatory Bodies;
• Implementation;
• Enforcement;
• Export Control Reform;
• Key Terms.

Module 3: Compliance in Practice

• Product, Technology or Service Description;
• Jurisdiction;
• Classification and ECCN;
• Reasons for Control;
• Country Chart;
• Ten General Prohibitions;
• License Application;
• License Exceptions;
• Validated End-User;
• Special Comprehensive Licenses;
• Automated Export System.

Module 4: Better Compliance Performance

• Export Compliance Program;
• Manual Development;
• Tools and Resources.

Module 5: Summary and Q&A

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