Deemed Exports
That Bolt Might Be ITAR: Why Commodity Jurisdiction Can Make or Break Your Export Strategy
Picture this: a basic bolt on your drawing board looks harmless. But if it was purpose-built for a nuclear submarine, that same bolt could be treated as a defense article. One small assumption can turn into a major export control violation. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we guide companies through exactly this kind of gray…
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: It May Be Time to Redefine KYC
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: It May Be Time to Redefine KYC For more than 30 years, one concept has been drilled into my head as an export compliance professional: Know Your Customer (KYC). Know who you are selling to. Know where the product is going. Know the ultimate consignee and end user. Know what they…
The Hidden Risk in Your Mail Room: How We Control Miscellaneous Shipments
Your marketing team is overnighting a box of prototypes to Europe. The mail room is hustling to get a customer replacement out the door. Everyone is moving fast, and the shipment flies under the radar. That “one off” box could trigger export controls, restricted party violations, or valuation errors that put your company at risk….