What are the Penalties for Violating Export Control Laws and Regulations
“Those vials wouldn’t happen to contain bubonic plague would they?” asked the security official. “O no sir, they are just regular diseases,” replied the college professor. Back in 2003, a teacher at Texas Tech University was subject to criminal penalties for lying about vials from Tanzania. His willful violation resulted in 2 years of prison […]
Export Restrictions to China: A Primer
Entrepreneurs have always desired to open up new international markets. But trading with nations under sanctions adds red tape. In 2020, we shipped $124.5 billion worth of goods to China. This was a 17% increase from the previous year. Since then, our business dealings with the nation have only grown. By the end of this […]
When to Get an Export License
Trading outside of the United States is exciting. It opens you up to new markets. But it also presents unknowns. And plenty of questions. “What are some typical criteria for obtaining an export license?” Naturally, you want to resolve doubts about how regulations might affect your business. That’s why we’ll attempt to answer your most […]
What are Red Flagged Countries?
The term is not a definite legal one but often comes up in discussions about export regulations and sanctions. Since it’s often used, it’s helpful to describe the important aspects surrounding these countries and civil penalties. Sanctions are typically imposed in response to the actions of the target country, which are deemed to be a […]