Export Compliance
Export License Determination: How We Build Consistent, Defensible Decisions
One wrong classification can stop a shipment, trigger penalties, and unravel hard-won customer trust. We see it all the time. The good news is that consistent, defensible export license determination is absolutely achievable with the right process and tools. On Trade Buzz, our own Kristi sat down with Jamie to unpack what makes license determination…
ECCN Explained: How We Drive Accurate Export Classifications Every Time
One code can open global markets for your product, or it can stop a shipment on the tarmac. That code is the Export Control Classification Number, and getting it right is not optional if you care about speed, certainty, and compliance. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we help companies cut through the confusion and build…
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…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 24th EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: KNOW YOUR… EVERYTHING? For more than…
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 VIGILANT VIGIL – 23rd EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Last week, I spent some time in…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 22nd EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to this week’s edition of…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 21ST EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the latest edition of the Vigilant…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 20TH EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the twentieth edition of the…
Voluntary and Prior Disclosures in Trade Compliance: Timing, Scope, and How We Help
The fastest way to turn a small trade compliance mistake into a costly investigation is to ignore it. The smartest way to contain it is to disclose it correctly and quickly. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we guide companies through voluntary and prior disclosures that reduce penalties, demonstrate reasonable care, and close systemic gaps. As…