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their obligations and seek the relevant authorisations , even if they are not located in or ship to the US , in order to avoid violations and corresponding penalties . Prior to the reform , many companies dealt primarily with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ), and now that various items are being transferred to the CCL , these businesses need to urgently familiarise themselves with the Export Administration Regulations ( EAR ).
AEB ’ s new white paper provides an overview of changes and requirements under the ECR , with a special focus on companies that are currently not familiar with the US EAR . It introduces the basic principles of the reform , governing authorities and legislation , and highlights key changes including the re-definition of what it means for a product to be “ specially designed ” for military end-use , the new Strategic Trade Authorisation , and applicable transition procedures . The white paper offers guidance for everyday business , including the correct identification of ECCN numbers , calculation examples of “ de minimis ”, an overview of general prohibitions , and latest links and references to official U . S . government guides and applicable tools .
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Claire Umney , General Manager at AEB ( International ) Ltd , said : “ In the midst of Phase two of the ECR , there is still some confusion about the reform , who it applies to and how the changes affect businesses in their daily operations . Our new white paper helps companies understand what the ECR means for them and their export control processes , and supports them in complying with applicable US laws to avoid potential violations and the resulting sanctions , criminal and / or civil penalties , and reputational damages .”
16 September 2015