EAR And ITAR
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…