"An effective compliance program requires continuous oversight and revision." said Kevin Delli-Colli, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement. "Failing to keep pace with changing business practices can result in numerous violations and degrade our system of export controls."

The Following Factors compose a strong compliance system. Customs Compliance Consulting Incorporated provides the compliance manual templates, tools, software and services to guide you through the Import / Export Compliance process!

1. Perform a Meaningful Risk Analysis. - What are your products and their associated risks?

2. It is Imperative that you have a formal written compliance program! - We provide templates for Import, Export and ITAR.

3. Appropriate senior organizational officials are responsible for overseeing the export compliance program.

4. Adequate training must be provided for employees.

5. A company must adequately screen their customers and transactions. - You must look for and find red flags!

6. Your company must meet the compliance program's record keeping requirements.

7. The existence and operation of an internal audit system for reporting Import / Export violations must be in place.

8. Your company must keep on file the documented results of internal / external reviews or audits.

9. Proof of remedial activity that has been taken in response to import/export violations.

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