Furthering concerns for homeland security, the US Department of Commerce has created the Bureau of Industrial Security (BIS). BIS activities include regulating the export of sensitive goods and technologies; enforcing export control, anti-boycott, and public safety laws; cooperating with other countries on export control and strategic trade issues;assisting U.S. industry to comply with international arms control agreements; and monitoring the viability of the U.S. defense industrial base while seeking to ensure that it is capable of satisfying U.S. national and homeland security needs. Many important factors come into play when dealing with international shipments. Communication is key between you, your customer, and your transport/freight company. As political changes effect the rules for importing and exporting, visit the BIS web site for up-to-the-minute security regulatory changes. Whether coordinating deliveries at specific ports, or applying for an export/import license, no details can be overlooked. Failure to address these details could result in legal ramifications for everyone involved. Check out the BIS at:http://www.bis.doc.gov.
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