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Whether your needs are ITAR or EAR related, CTP experts will help you develop and maintain complete export compliance. We also assist with important and supply chain issues, notably tariffs.

IEEPA Outreach to Clients

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License Exception GOV: A Comprehensive Guide to Exporting for Government and International Use

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License Exception GBS: Exporting to Country Group B Countries Explained

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ITAR Warehouse and Distribution Agreements (WDAs): A Detailed Guide

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ITAR Parties to a Transaction: Roles and Responsibilities

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ITAR Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs): What You Should Know

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ITAR Empowered Officials: Key Requirements and Responsibilities

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Export Compliance Officer: Roles, Requirements, and Responsibilities

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The U.S. Export Control Reform (ECR): What It Means for You

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Value-Added Tax (VAT) in Global Trade: A Practical Guide

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Navigating the DDTC Registration Process

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Routed Export Transactions: A Comprehensive Overview

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Understanding ITAR Brokering Activities in Global Trade

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Understanding Incoterms: The Foundation of Global Trade

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Key Insights and Benefits

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Export Credit Explained: How to Secure Financing for Trade

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A Guide to EEI Filings in Export Compliance

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Demystifying Customs Valuation in International Trade

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Customs Quota Enforcement in International Trade: What You Need to Know

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How CFIUS Protects U.S. National Security in Foreign Investments

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Strengthening Supply Chain Security Through C-TPAT Compliance

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Understanding ATA Carnets: Simplifying Temporary Exportation

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Understanding AD/CVD Duties in International Trade

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How to Set Up an AES Account for Export Compliance

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How to Register with SNAP-R

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Free Trade Zones: Unlocking Opportunities in Global Commerce

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Export Classification in Advance of CFIUS Filings

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Duty Drawback: Maximizing Savings in Global Trade

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AUKUS Export Compliance: Reducing Licensing Requirements

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Substantial Transformation Under the Trade Agreements Act (TAA)

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Optimizing Multinational Supply Chains: Strategies for Global Success

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Why Bonded Warehouses Are a Game-Changer for Global Trade

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Taking Advantage of Free Trade Agreements: Unlocking Global Opportunities

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Export Classification: Navigating the USML and CCL

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Building a Robust Export Management & Compliance Program (EMCP)

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What is EAR99?

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Deterring Diversion of Export Controlled Items

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When and Why Is a CCATS or CJ Necessary?

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Understanding ITAR License Types

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Why & How Do U.S. Export Regulations Change?

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Understanding the Extraterritoriality of U.S. Export Controls

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Significance of the Commerce Country Chart

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Importance of Recordkeeping Under the ITAR and EAR

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Export Control Training

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Export Licensing

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Critical Differences Between Sanctions & Embargoes

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What are HTS codes and Schedule B numbers?

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Export Control Audits

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Challenges and Risks of In-House Export Classification

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FAQ: Compliance Policies & Procedures Manual

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FAQ: Commodity Jurisdiction & Classification

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Understanding the Compliance Risks of Technology Transfer

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Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Versus Direct Commercial Sales (DCS)

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Export Licensing Using the DECCS & SNAP-R Portals

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Understanding the Differences Between ITAR and EAR

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Benefits of Outsourcing Export Control Compliance Tasks

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The Intersection of Export Control and CFIUS

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Understanding the De Minimis Rule

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Navigating the Tariff Trade Winds

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The Growing Importance of Supply Chain Optimization

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Four Benefits of Export Compliance Policies and Procedures

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A prestigious corporate tower stands alone against the beautiful cloud swept sky as the sun goes down. The sun’s reflection beams off the glass windows. While it may seem like an administrative burden, developing and maintaining robust export compliance policies offers significant advantages that far outweigh the costs.

Understanding the Significance of Destinations, Denials and End-Users in Export Licensing

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Export License Exceptions and Exemptions: What You Need to Know

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What is Denied Party Screening? Key Benefits and Best Practices

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How Export Compliance Training Protects Your Business

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What is a Voluntary Self-Disclosure and Why It Matters in Export Control?

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Maintaining Compliance in Export Control: Essential Practices

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Uniting Against Proliferation: The Role of Export Control Regimes

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The Essential Guide to Auditing for Export Control

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EAR99 Explained: Understanding Its Importance in U.S. Export Controls

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Export Licensing: Essential Facts

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ECCNs Explained: Decoding Export Classification Numbers

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What Is Export Control? A Guide to International Trade Compliance

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Navigating Global Trade: Understanding The Importance of an Export Compliance Program

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What is SNAP-R and Its Role in Export Compliance?

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How Do I Get ITAR Certified?

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What is Export Classification?

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Elements of a Comprehensive Export Compliance Program (ECP) Manual

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Elements of a Comprehensive Export Compliance Program (ECP) Manual

Exporting 101: The Differences Between HS Codes and Schedule B Numbers

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Differences Between HS Codes and Schedule B Numbers

Why the Harmonized System is Not Just About Customs Duties Anymore

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Why the Harmonized System is Not Just About Customs Duties Anymore

What’s Your Compliance Risk Perimeter?

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What’s Your Compliance Risk Perimeter?

3 Tips for Export Control Audits

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3 Tips for Export Control Audits

HTS Codes versus Schedule B Numbers

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HTS Codes versus Schedule B Numbers

Next Best Thing – Export Control Style

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Next Best Thing – Export Control Style

Crunch Time for Export Control Compliance

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Crunch Time for Export Control Compliance

Coming Soon…Definitive Definitions

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Coming Soon…Definitive Definitions

The ABCs of the CCL: New Series on Commodity Classification

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New Series on Commodity Classification

The ABCs of the CCL: Spotlight on Parts and Components

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Spotlight on Parts and Components

How much will my Classification Project cost?

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Classification Project Cost

Harmonizing the Destination Control Statement: What You Need to Know

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Harmonizing the Destination Control Statemen

“Surge” or “Flow”? Optimize Your Classification Strategy

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Optimize Your Classification Strategy

Preparation for Classification

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Preparation for Classification

Obama Administration Moves Full Steam Ahead on Cuban Policies

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Obama Administration Cuban Policies

The Future is DECCS

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The Future is DECCS

Deemed Export Risk in the I-129 Visa Petition

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I-129 Visa Petition

New DSP Forms 5, 6, 61, 62, 73, and 74 (v 8.0)

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New DSP Forms 5, 6, 61, 62, 73, and 74 (v 8.0)

Turbulence After New Fly-By-Wire Entries on the CCL

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Turbulence After New Fly-By-Wire Entries on the CCL

‘Cheat Sheet’ on Export Control Reforms

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‘Cheat Sheet’ on Export Control Reforms

Export Control Assistance in Mongolia

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Export Control Assistance in Mongolia

West African Regional Training Center: Gaining Momentum

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West African Regional Training Center: Gaining Momentum

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