E1u—Introduction to U.S. Export Regulation

Subscriber price: $79.00, Non-subscriber price: $105.00
Estimated total study time: 7 hours 13 minutes [Enroll now]

This course is an overview of the types of controls and procedural requirements which the U.S. government imposes on U.S. exports and certain other export-related activities and parties. Coverage includes the respective export-related responsibilities and regulatory requirements of the various U.S. agencies.

This course will benefit all who are becoming involved with U.S. exports for the first time, as well experienced exporters wishing to "fill in the gaps" in their understanding of the "big picture."

Individuals wishing to learn more basics about U.S. Export and related processes should also consider completing the following GISTnet courses:

U.S. Export Control Regulations, Control Objectives and Statistics

This lesson introduces the means and purposes of U.S. government involvement in exports. You will learn the five basic objectives of U.S. export policy, survey the various specific reasons for control of certain exports, and become acquainted with the key agencies and regulations involved in export control.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 19 minutes)

Additional Regulatory Objectives; Key Agencies Involved in U.S. Export Regulation

In this lesson we complete our initial survey of objectives of U.S. export regulation, and take up particular functions of key federal agencies charged with implementing U.S. export policy.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 26 minutes)

Applicability of U.S. Export Controls

This lesson covers how to determine if a particular shipment or activity inside or outside the U.S. may be subject to some type of U.S. export control.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 22 minutes)

General Export Compliance Requirements

This lesson addresses four general export compliance areas: export licenses for controlled exports, restrictive trade practices and boycotts, SED/export clearance requirements and record keeping.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 21 minutes)

Enforcement of U.S. Export Laws & Regulations

This lesson covers the various ways in which an individual or company can violate U.S. export law and regulations, as well as methods by which BIS and U.S. Customs enforce export laws.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 9 minutes)

Civil and Criminal Penalties for Export Violations

This lesson concludes our introductory course with what can happen to those found in violation of U.S. export controls and regulations: fines, other civil sanctions and criminal prosecution.

(Estimated study time: 35 minutes)