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Tel Aviv, Israel

May 04, 2025

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Take the mystery out of U.S. export rules with training specifically for non-U.S. companies.

U.S. export regulations can affect activities of companies outside the United States in ways that often seem confusing and arbitrary. ECTI training for non-U.S. companies helps new and experienced compliance professionals alike to understand when their activities intersect with U.S. export controls, and how to navigate them.

Our expert instructors have decades of experience working with all U.S. export regimes – including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes – as they apply to non-U.S. companies and affiliates that use, resell or reexport American products, technologies or services.

Our training seminars are appropriate for all export-related job functions at non-U.S. companies as well as affiliates of U.S. companies located outside the United States.

Registration Options

ITAR Controls Seminar

May 4-5, 2025

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ECoP® ITAR renewal credits = 4

USD $1,750.00

EAR/OFAC Controls Seminar

May 6-7, 2025

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ECoP® EAR renewal credits = 4

USD $1,750.00

BOTH Seminars

May 4-7, 2025

SAVE $220 when you attend both!

ECoP® ITAR/EAR renewal credits = 4 each

USD $3,280.00

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT! Prices reflect early registration discount for registrations received prior to March 5, 2025. After that date, individual seminar tuition will increase by US$220 to US$1970 and BOTH seminars will increase by US$275 to US$3555. Register now to receive discounted tuition!

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Meet Our Instructors

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Scott Gearity

President – Export Compliance Training Institute

Scott Gearity brings nearly 20 years of consulting, training, and corporate export compliance program management experience to bear for his clients. Mr. Gearity has substantial experience in military, dual-use, and commercial export controls.

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Johanna Reeves

Founding Partner – Reeves & Dola, LLP

Johanna Reeves is a founding partner of the Washington, DC law firm, Reeves & Dola, LLP. For 20 years, Ms. Reeves has dedicated her practice to advising U.S. companies on export and import matters.

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Why should I attend?

The ability to navigate the relevant regulations is a valuable specialty that offers these benefits to you and your non-U.S. organization:

  • Better understanding of requirements around reselling and reexporting U.S. content
  • Improved navigation of U.S. export laws and documentation
  • Faster identification of requirements for specific products, services and technologies
  • Updated knowledge on changes in the rules that affect you
  • Shortened approval timelines
  • Reduced risk of costly complications that can delay transactions and raise red flags for regulators
  • Enhanced reputation among trading partners
  • Competitive advantage in trade with U.S. entities and around the world
  • Increased supply chain security

Seminar Schedule & Agendas

ECTI Seminars include daily continental breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks. 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Export Controls Overview

  • Primary Regulations (ITAR/EAR/OFAC)
  • U.S. Export Control & Defense Trade Policy
  • Compliance Resources & Information
  • Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
  • Arms Export Control Act (AECA)
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Controlled Items & Activities

  • ITAR-Controlled Items
    • Defense Articles; Technical Data; Defense Services
    • United States Munitions List (USML) & Identifying ITAR vs. EAR-Controlled Items
    • The Meaning of “Specially Designed”
    • Significant Military Equipment (SME)
    • Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) Requests
    • Controls on Non-U.S. Items Containing US Content
    • Controls on Non-U.S. Items Produced Using US Technology
  • ITAR-Controlled Activities
  • Exports, Reexports & Retransfers
  • Manufacturing of Defense Articles Outside the U.S.
    • Brokering
    • Name Changes, Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Prohibited Countries & Debarred Parties

Licenses

  • Types of DDTC Licenses
  • Supporting the US Exporter’s Licensing Efforts
  • General Correspondence (GC) & Retransfer Approvals for Non-U.S. Companies

Agreements and U.S. Government Approval

  • Manufacturing License Agreements & Technical Assistance Agreements
  • Agreement Application & Agreement Guidelines
  • Scoping Agreements
  • Sublicensing
  • Dual/Third Country National Employees
  • Handling Hardware in Agreements
  • Warehouse & Distribution Agreements
  • Agreement Amendments
  • Government Review Process
  • Congressional Notification
  • Checking License Status
  • End-Use Checks
  • Expedited Licensing Programs

Exemptions & Exclusions

  • Exemptions Available to U.S. Exporters
  • NATO+ Retransfer Exemption
  • Country-Based Exemptions: Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom
  • Exemption for Reexports to Dual and Third Country National Employees of Non-U.S. Entities
  • Public Domain and Basic Marketing Information Exclusions

Special Issues

  • Exporting Defense Articles to the U.S.
    • Permanent and Temporary Imports into the U.S. (Including Repairs)
  • Procurement in the U.S.
    • Brokering; “Who is a Broker?”; Brokering Activities
    • Prior Approvals, Exemptions & Reporting
  • Political Contributions, Fees & Commissions

Compliance Programs

  • Key Elements, Considerations & Procedural Approaches
  • Risk Assessment & U.S. Government Program Recommendations

Export Control Reform (ECR) & Recent Developments

  • ECR and Existing License/Agreement Transition Rules
  • Latest ECR Regulatory Changes
  • Other Recent Developments in the ITAR

ITAR Export Enforcement

  • Enforcement Agencies & Methods; Fines & Penalties
  • Voluntary Disclosures
  • Enforcement Case Studies

 

*Timing and Order of agenda items subject to change

Introduction to the Export Administration Regulations

  • U.S. Export Control Policies & Key Control Concepts
  • Comparison to International Regimes & Extraterritoriality of Rules
  • Primary U.S. Export Control Regulations
    • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
    • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
    • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions Regulations

EAR Controls

  • STEP 1: Controls on U.S. Persons & U.S. Subsidiary Activities
  • STEP 2: Sensitive U.S. Content Always Subject to Controls
    • 600-Series and 9X515 ECCNs Sensitive Content
    • United States Munitions List (USML) Content
    • Foreign Direct Products of U.S. Technology
  • STEP 3: U.S. Content De Minimis Rules
    • De Minimis Calculations for Hardware, Software, and Technology
    • Rule of Second Incorporation
    • Software Bundling & Technology Reports
    • “Publicly Available” Software & Technology
  • STEP 4: Export Control Classification
    • EAR, Commerce Control List, and ECCNs
    • Meaning of “Specially Designed”
    • Understanding EAR99
    • Technology & Software Classification
    • Working with U.S. Suppliers for Classifications
  • STEP 5: “No License Required” Determination
  • STEP 6: License Exceptions
    • Understanding Country Groups
    • Restrictions on Using Exceptions
    • ECCN-based License Exceptions (GBS, CIV, LVS, ENC)
    • Situation-based License Exceptions (STA, RPL, TMP, GOV, APR)
    • Technology & Software License Exceptions (TSU, TSR, ENC, TMP, CIV)
  • STEP 7: End-Use and End-User Controls
    • Prohibited Parties; Embargoed Countries; Proliferation Activities
    • Red Flags
    • China, Russia, & Venezuela Military End-Use/User Rule
    • Other Military End-Use/User Restrictions
    • General Prohibitions
    • Antiboycott
    • Applying for a Bureau of Industry & Security License

Sanctions

  • Office of Foreign Assets Control
  • OFAC Embargoed Countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea & Syria
  • OFAC Licensing & Approval Policies
  • Other OFAC Sanctions Programs
  • US Sanctions on Russia, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, and Sudan
  • Specially Designated Nationals

Compliance Programs

  • Considerations & Procedural Approaches
    • Internal & External Compliance Resources
  • USG Compliance Program Recommendations & BIS Core Elements
    • Management Commitment
    • Risk Assessment
    • Formal Written Compliance Program
    • Ongoing Compliance Training & Awareness
    • Compliance Throughout the Export Cycle
    • Recordkeeping Regulatory Requirements
    • Compliance Monitoring & Audits

Export Control Reform & Recent Events

  • Latest ECR Regulatory Changes
    • Existing License & Agreement Transition Rules
  • Other Recent Developments in the EAR
  • Recent OFAC Sanctions Updates

EAR & OFAC Export Enforcement

  • How U.S. Rules are Enforced Outside the U.S.
    • U.S. Export Enforcement Agencies
  • Statutory & Other Penalties
  • Enforcement Case Studies
  • Preventing Violations
  • Voluntary Self-Disclosures to the U.S. Government

 

*Timing and Order of agenda items subject to change

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Guest Room Reservation

 

VENUE:
Hilton Tel Aviv
205 HaYarkon St., Independence Park
Tel Aviv, 6340506, Israel
Phone: +972 3-520-2222

*The cost of accommodation is not included in the seminar tuition.

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to ensure availability and to receive the best rate.

Guest room rate: $530 USD Single/Double, Deluxe Sea View Room
To book your room, send reservation requests to: karni.hertz@hilton.com; mention ECTI group to receive the group rate.

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Health & Safety Notice:
The health and safety of our customers and employees is of critical importance to ECTI. We continue to monitor any public health concerns, and we are committed to meet or exceed applicable guidelines or requirements to ensure the safety of our attendees and speakers.

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Presenters are extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Real world knowledge and practical guidance! I really enjoy the conference (3rd time attending) and always learn something new.

Bryon Relyea

Sr. Trade & Import Compliance Specialist, Avantor

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ECTI’s training sessions are a “must have” for anyone having a key role in their company’s Export Control Program. ECTI is always improving and updating their program. This is my 3rd time at this seminar.

Joseph Prezioso

Senior Quality Engineer, Consolidated Industries, Inc.

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This was my first experience with ECTI, but it will not be my last. I’ve taken many similar courses over the years, and this was the best. Scott was excellent and his experience in the industry made the course material more accessible and easy to understand. 

William Gregory

UltiSat, Inc.

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