Export controls in the EU are imposed mostly on military equipment and “dual-use” goods, including items which have both civilian and military uses, such as certain computer and telecommunication goods or certain chemical products. For the sensitive dual-use goods and military equipment, export licences are needed to export them outside the EU. Infringements are subject to severe penalties by the authorities.
Furthermore, the US export control legislation also concerns the re-export of US goods and technology from non-US jurisdictions such as the EU. Although the US government cannot enforce its law directly onto non-US entities in the EU, it nevertheless has a range of alternative sanctions at its disposal such as penalisation of related US companies, prohibition of US exports to the entity concerned and prohibition of US government business. In other words, companies should be aware that they need to be compliant with these export control regulations.
Customs4trade is advising companies on export controls, is assisting in applying for the necessary licences and authorizations and develops export control administration tools.