Enforcement of U.S. Export Law and Regulations
Course Lessons: 2
Minutes of Learning: 60
Cost: $85
- Identify civil, criminal, and administrative penalties for export violations.
- Explain enforcement tools such as denial orders, debarment, and forfeiture.
- Recognize the compliance responsibilities of exporters, forwarders, and related parties.
- Describe CBP’s enforcement role, including manifest review and Operation Exodus.
- Explain ICE special agents’ role in export investigations.
- Understand CBP seizure and forfeiture processes and their implications.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of how U.S. export laws are enforced and the significant consequences of non-compliance. Learners will examine the civil, criminal, and administrative penalties imposed under the EAR, ITAR, and FTR—ranging from fines and imprisonment to denial or debarment of export privileges and seizure or forfeiture of goods. The course also explains concepts such as “acting with knowledge,” voluntary self-disclosure, and the enforcement roles of BIS, CBP, ICE, and other agencies. By understanding how violations are detected, investigated, and sanctioned—including through programs like Operation Exodus and CBP’s manifest reviews—exporters and forwarders gain essential awareness of enforcement mechanisms and the high stakes of maintaining full regulatory compliance.