ITAR Defense Trade Controls e-Seminar Modules (for US Companies)
Introduction to Defense Trade Controls
- Key Governing Agencies
- ITAR Compliance Resources
What Does the ITAR Control?
- ITAR Controlled Activities
- Release to Foreign Persons
- Defense Service Issues
- Easy To Forget Licensable Transactions
Jurisdiction: What is a “Defense Article”?
- Jurisdiction: EAR vs. ITAR
- The New US Munitions List
- How to Read New USML Categories
- ITAR “Specially Designed” Definition & Implications
- Special Classification Issues
- Commodity Jurisdiction Determinations
Registration and Empowered Official Issues
- How to Register with the DDTC
- Registration-Related Issues
- Considerations for Designating “Empowered Officials”
ITAR Special Restrictions
- Prohibited Countries
- Prohibited /Ineligible Parties
- SME “Significant Military Equipment”
- Highly Restricted Items
- Congressional Notification Issues
- Red Flags
ITAR License Exemptions
- What are Exemptions?
- Excluded Items & Countries
- Important ITAR 123-16 Exemptions
- The Canadian Exemptions
- UK & Australia Exemptions
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Exemption
ITAR Licenses
- Licenses vs. Agreements
- The Art of the License Application
- D-trade
- DSP-5 Applications
- Foreign Person Employee License
- Marketing Licenses
ITAR Agreements
- MLAs / TAAs / Warehouse & Distribution Agreements
- Agreement Application
- Agreement Guidelines
- Drafting the Technical Scope for Agreements
- Dual/Third Country National Employees
- Sublicenses
- Government Review Process & Checking License Status
- DDTC Authorizations Options Across Proram Phases
ITAR Administration, Documents & Shipping
- Shipping & Export Documentation
- Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers
- Temporary Licenses
- AES
- Filing Electronic Export Information (EEI)
- Wait Times & AES Responses
- Schedule B & HTS Classification
- Certification Requirements
- Reporting Requirements
- Amendments
Special ITAR Issues
- Brokering: Requirements, Registration, Prior Approval & Reporting
- Political Contributions, Fees & Commissions
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Technical Data
- Definition of Technical Data
- Exclusion for Basic Marketing Information
- Exclusion for General System Description
- Public Domain Issues
- Exemptions
ITAR Internal Control Programs
- Building an Effective Compliance Program
- Licensing vs. Compliance
- Who is Responsible?
- Written Programs & Procedures
- Record Keeping Requirements
- Hand Carried Shipments
- Customizing Procedures to Match Your Situation
- Special Issues for Tech Data & Software
ITAR Enforcement
- Enforcing Agencies: US Customs & Border Protection
- Enforcement Methods, Fines & Penalties
- What Constitutes an ITAR Violation?
- Personal Liability for Civil Penalties
- Responding to Subpoenas & Investigations
- If You Find a Violation…
- Voluntary Self-Disclosure Considerations
- Case Studies: Recent Enforcement & Audit Actions