CES International Trade Regulations & Laws 2

Question 1

Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which classification system is used to determine whether a commercial item requires an export license?

Accepted Answer

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

Answer

The ECCN is the alphanumeric code used in the Commerce Control List (CCL) to classify dual-use items under the EAR.

Question 2

Which U.S. government agency administers the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)?

Accepted Answer

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

Answer

DDTC within the Department of State administers ITAR, which controls the export of defense articles and services.

Question 3

A U.S. exporter ships EAR99 items to a foreign party listed on the Entity List. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A license is required because the end-user restriction overrides the item classification

Answer

An Entity List designation imposes a license requirement regardless of ECCN or EAR99 status due to end-user controls.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Denied Persons List (DPL) check in export compliance?

Accepted Answer

To identify individuals and companies prohibited from participating in U.S. exports

Answer

The DPL maintained by BIS lists parties denied export privileges, and U.S. exporters must screen against it before shipping.

Question 5

Under OFAC regulations, which term describes a transaction that is automatically authorized without requiring a specific OFAC license?

Accepted Answer

General License

Answer

A General License authorizes a class of transactions without requiring individual applications, unlike a Specific License which covers a single transaction.

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CES International Trade Regulations & Laws 2