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USA Strengthening Export Controls: New Measures and Historical Precedents

July 16, 2024

On 1 July, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security published a new compendium on criminal and administrative export control enforcement actions. This document is an important resource for all members of the export community.

The compendium contains case examples of individuals who have been held administratively and criminally liable for violations of U.S. export laws. The second chapter is particularly notable because it presents 15 cases in which liability was imposed based on violations of sanctions against Russia. The first case mentioned is how the operator of a Latvian corporation conspired with the operator of an Estonian company, By Trade OÜ, as well as individuals in Russia and a Russian company, to violate U.S. export laws and smuggle a Connecticut-made jig grinder into Russia, for which they received serious penalties, including time served and forfeiture of funds.

This publication, aptly titled “Don’t Let This Happen to You!” serves as a reminder to exporters of the serious consequences of failing to comply with U.S. export control laws. The document also notes that in 2023, BIS efforts resulted in a record number of indictments, underscoring the effectiveness and severity of the enforcement efforts.

BIS strongly encourages exporters to read the published document to avoid similar violations and minimise risks in their operations.

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Atbilst team


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