FreightPath U.S. Export Regulations Training Overview
Course Lessons: 2
Minutes of Learning: 60
Cost: $85
- Describe the purpose and scope of U.S. export controls in global trade.
- Identify key agencies (e.g., BIS, CBP) and their roles in export regulation.
- Explain the significance of compliance with export laws for businesses.
- Summarize the impact of federal regulations like EAR and ITAR on exports.
- Recognize how agencies coordinate to enforce export compliance.
Course Overview
This course explains the structure of upcoming FreighPath training in U.S. export compliance, explaining how anyone involved in facilitating an export becomes responsible for meeting federal requirements and avoiding “acting with knowledge” violations. Learners will examine the key laws, regulations, and agencies that govern exports—including the EAR, ITAR, FTR, Customs regulations, and related authorities—and understand how the USC and CFR establish legal obligations, reporting standards, licensing requirements, and enforcement actions. The course also explores why sovereign nations regulate exports, the national security and foreign policy objectives behind U.S. controls, and the specific “reasons for control” that drive licensing decisions within the Commerce Control List. Additional topics include OFAC sanctions, restricted-party screening, embargo programs, and trade-statistics reporting requirements, along with practical guidance on when to seek assistance from BIS or submit formal classification requests. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on the consequences of non-compliance and the critical role of proactive company policies, staff training, and internal audits in preventing violations and ensuring lawful, secure export operations.