Exports

Compliance
Barnes/Richardson provides practical and effective to help clients development and implementation Export Management Systems. An EMS allows traders to transfer products and information across borders confident that they are in compliance with the law regarding exports, re-exports and deemed exports. We examine process flows to eliminate complexity and waste, strengthen knowledge and management decision-making in day-to-day operations, and conduct internal staff training to assist in maintaining complex compliance initiatives once the Export Management System is in place.

Licensing
Whether the jurisdiction for a particular transaction is properly with the Bureau of Export Administration of the Commerce Department, the State Department, or the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Treasury Department, Barnes/Richardson can quickly and effectively analyze proposed transactions and apply the laws and regulations to determine whether a license is required. If so, we can present the matter to the agency concerned in such a way that the license is granted as quickly and efficiently as possible. In addition, Barnes/Richardson will advise on the scope of the license and the proper application of the license so that the exporter is clear as to its privileges and responsibilities.

Investigations and Enforcement
Barnes/Richardson is prepared to assist should the client receive a summons, subpoena or otherwise be the subject of a civil or criminal investigation. Such investigations are becoming more common and an ever more important tool of the government to ensure export compliance. At such times, expert and experienced counsel is essential. Barnes/Richardson fills that role.

Mar. 18, 2024
EAPA Final Rule Allows (Representatives of) Parties to Access Business Confidential Information
Mar. 8, 2024
Non-U.S.- Based Parties Aren't Exempt From U.S Sanctions and Export Controls
Feb. 23, 2024
Escalated Sanctions Related to Russia Hit Globally
Feb. 16, 2024
Volkswagen High-End Vehicles Detained under Forced Labor Law
Feb. 15, 2024
First Bond Guidance in 33 Years Issued
Feb. 13, 2024
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Implemented
Feb. 12, 2024
The 2018 Trade War Has Been an Employment Failure
Feb. 9, 2024
New Export Control Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Requirements for IaaS Providers
Feb. 1, 2024
Fine Makes Clear That the FTC is Serious About Made in USA
Jan. 30, 2024
Sheffield Issues Guide for the Solar or EV Battery Sectors
Jan. 26, 2024
Increased Controls of Exports Destined to Russia or Belarus
Jan. 24, 2024
Importer Avoids 7% Surprise on Agency Arrangement
Jan. 22, 2024
CIT Overturns AD/CVD Evasion Finding
Jan. 19, 2024
BIS's Fast-Track to Resolving Voluntary Self-Disclosure
Jan. 16, 2024
Drug Cartel Linked to $10.4 million Customs Fraud Penalty
Jan. 9, 2024
BIS's FAQs Highlight the Complexity of the AC/S IFR
Jan. 8, 2024
Customs Will Deactivate 232 Exclusions at 95%
Jan. 8, 2024
Customs Publicizes UFLPA Detention Addendum
Dec. 27, 2023
USTR Extends Section 301 Exclusions into the New Year
Dec. 19, 2023
US and EU Appear to Have Trade Truce Through March 2025
Dec. 19, 2023
House Select Committee Advocates Trade Changes with China
Dec. 14, 2023
A U.S.-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement is Very Unlikely
Dec. 6, 2023
CBP Counts Down to Lift Off on UFLPA Portal
Nov. 28, 2023
EPA Finalizes Regulations on PFAS Reporting, Including Reporting of Imported Articles that Contain PFAS Since 2011
Nov. 10, 2023
Sheffield Hallam Forced Labor Expert Hired by DHS as Policy Adviser
Nov. 3, 2023
Senators Pitch Americas Act as Win-Win, Win-Lose
Oct. 30, 2023
Senator Promoting Carbon Border Adjustment Tax
Oct. 26, 2023
U.S. Sets Forth Arctic Strategy With Significant New Trade Component
Oct. 24, 2023
Commerce Continues to Issue Semiconductor Restrictions in Bid to Protect Supply Chains
Oct. 13, 2023
Understanding the Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List
Oct. 11, 2023
49 Entities Additions to BIS for Circumvention of Integrated Circuits to Russia
Oct. 10, 2023
Semiconductor Rule Finalized by Commerce
Oct. 5, 2023
New Trade Cases Filed for Aluminum Extrusions from 15 Countries, Promising Additional Complexity and Liability for More Importers
Oct. 3, 2023
European CO2 Reporting Requirement Program Cast
Oct. 2, 2023
Export Enforcement Five Continues Heightened Controls for Russia
Sep. 25, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a Government Shutdown: What Importers Can Possibly Expect
Sep. 12, 2022
Census Provides Guidance on the Ultimate Consignee
Sept. 5, 2023
BIS Removes 33 Parties from Unverified List, Highlights Importance of End-Use Checks in Export Compliance
Sept. 5, 2023
Alleged Export Violations Yield Criminal Charges
Aug. 14, 2023
Executive Order Limits Some U.S. Outbound Investment
Jul. 31, 2023
Trade Authority Bill Sent to President
Jul. 27, 2023
Tri-Seal Compliance Note: Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policies
Jul. 17, 2023
New Bill Aims to Combat Vessel Evasion and Strengthen Export Controls
Jul. 7, 2023
Congressional Proposal to Prevent Circumvention in Export Controls
Jun. 26, 2023
The EU and U.S. Continue to Add to Sanctions List
Jun. 15, 2023
Congress Seeks Industry Input Regarding Updates Need to Modernize U.S. Customs Laws
Jun. 9, 2023
A Bad Case of ITAR Non-Compliance - VTA Telecom Corporation
Jun. 2, 2023
BRC and Attorneys Ranked in 2023 Chambers Guide
March 18, 2019
Chicago Partner Lawrence M. Friedman to Speak on How to Prepare for and Conduct Your Import Internal Risk Assessment
March 29, 2019
ITCC Import Export Workshop: When You Disagree with Customs...
May 4, 2017
BRC Partner Lawrence Friedman to Speak at Upcoming PERT Event
March 3, 2017
Brian F. Walsh Addresses Trump Administration Trade Policies at the Meritas Asian Regional Meeting in Singapore
March 2, 2017
David G. Forgue to Participate in Georgetown International Trade Update
January 20, 2016
Update on Iran Sanction Relief and What it Really Means
May 12, 2015
Partner Helena Sullivan Speaks at New York City Bar Association on OFAC Compliance
February 10, 2015
From Moveable Type to Home Manufacturing in Five Easy Centuries: Some Trade Implications of 3D Printing
By: David G. Forgue
January 20, 2015
Helena Sullivan Writes on Ukraine Sanctions
October 24, 2014
Forgue Speaks on Nearshoring, Reshoring, and Their Trade Compliance Challenges
April 01, 2014
BRC Partner David Forgue Speaks at ITCC Workshop
Jan. 16, 2014
BRC Attorney to Conduct Webinar for the Department of Commerce
November 06, 2013
BRC Partners to Speak at Upcoming ITCC Workshop
September 20, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner Cortney O'Toole Morgan to Speak at ACI's U.S. Customs Compliance Boot Camp
September 10, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Speak at Upcoming Trade and Transportation Events
February 4, 2011
COMPLIANCE UPDATE: New Immigration Form I-129 Requires Certification of Deemed Export Compliance for H, L and O Petitions for Nonimmigrant Foreign Workers
January 4, 2011
FTZ Board Proposes Significant Revisions to Foreign Trade Zones Regulations
October 25, 2010
EU Country of Origin Marking
By: Frederic D. Van Arnam, Jr.
January 9, 2009
Increased Penalties for Violations of Census' Foreign Trade Regulations Begins Feb. 1
August 29, 2008
Indictment Reinforces Importance Under the Export Laws of Preventing Unlawful Releases of Technical Data to Foreign Nationals
July 24, 2008
DoD Issues Interim Rule and Request for Comments Concerning Additional Requirements for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Items
June 5, 2008
EXPORT ALERT: Census Issues Final Rule Mandating Electronic Filing
April 24, 2008
House Bill Proposes Changes to AES to Prevent Prohibited Exports
April 18, 2008
BIS Discusses Penalty Mitigation Principles
March 26, 2008
A Practical Guide to REACH - The EU Chemical Classification System
January 22, 2008
Cosmetics, Drugs and Labels
January 14, 2008
The Role of Trade in the 2008 Elections
October 12, 2007
BIS Increases IEEPA Penalties for Export Violations
June 21, 2007
BIS Final Rule Revises Export Policy for China
Apr. 24, 2007
A Practice Guide to REACH - The EU Chemical Classification System
July 14, 2005
Prudence a Necessity on Export Control Issues—The Boeing Case
March 10, 2004
The U.S.-Singapore Free-Trade Agreement
March 2, 2004
Conducting a Legal Compliance Review for Import and Export Activity in the Context of a Potential Merger or Acquisition
January 1, 2003
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds That the Export Administration Regulations as Applied to the Export of Encryption Technology Runs Afoul of the 1st Amendment
January 1, 2003
Export Update
January 2003
Court Upholds HMT Time Limit
January 1, 2003
Chemical Weapons Convention Interim Regulations
November 26, 2001
Update on Harbor Maintenance Tax