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Trade Compliance

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ products (hardware, software, and technology) are considered "Dual-Use Items" that can have both civil and military applications. These products are subject to export and import controls under the laws and regulations of the United States, the European Union, and any other applicable export and import laws and regulations in countries where ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ does business.

Certain trade activities involving the export, re-export, transfer, and use of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ products may require obtaining the U.S. and local authorizations, permits, or licenses. In addition, we are prohibited from doing business with restricted parties and customers in certain countries without government authorization. As a result, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and its partners must screen business transactions to ensure we remain in compliance.?

Commitment to Compliance with Export Controls

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is committed to comply with the applicable export and import laws and regulations and expects its suppliers and customers to understand and comply with all applicable regulations. In the U.S., ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ products and technologies are subject to the (EAR) or the (ITAR) and the .

Russia Update

End Users and End Uses

Military End Users and End Uses

In accordance with section of the EAR, a U.S. export license may be required for products with specific export control classification numbers (ECCN) destined to military end users or for military end uses in China, Russia and Venezuela. The ECCN for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ products can be found using the search tool below.

Government End Users

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¡¯s encryption restricted products subject to section 740.17(b)(2) of the EAR are designated by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as ¡°ENC_R¡±. These products may be exported or re-exported to most civilian and commercial end users located in all territories, except embargoed destinations and countries designated as supporting terrorist activities. However, export or reexport of ENC_R products to certain government end users, as defined by section of the EAR, in countries not listed in may require US government authorization.

Prohibited End Uses

Export control laws prohibit the use of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ products in the development, production or dissemination of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons and missiles without appropriate government authorization.

ECCN/HTS Search Tool

For purposes of identifying export and import requirements, use ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¡¯s search tool for the Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers which are valid on dates published: /company/trade-compliance/export-import.html

Importing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Products

Importing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ products subject to encryption and other national security controls may require government authorization in certain countries. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ recommends that importers, distributors, and users investigate such regulations prior to acquiring its products.

Legal Disclaimer

The information provided above is for general informational purposes only.? It does not constitute advice by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as to any particular or actual set of facts. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has no obligation to maintain this information in a current state or to keep the user advised as to relevant U.S. or any other countries¡¯ export or import developments. All information is provided "AS IS" and is subject to change without notice. Any use of such information is at a user¡¯s own risk and is without recourse to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is in no way responsible for any damages, whether direct, consequential, incidental, or otherwise, suffered by a user or users¡¯ customers as a result of using or relying upon the provided information.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ encourages users to seek competent legal counsel for advice regarding export and import requirements.