What Is Import/Export & ITAR Compliance?
International trade is governed by a dense web of customs regulations, export control laws, trade sanctions, and bilateral agreements that change frequently and vary by country, product, and end-user. For companies handling defense articles or dual-use goods, ITAR and EAR requirements add another critical layer — with civil penalties up to $1 million per violation and potential criminal prosecution for non-compliance.
QualiCo Globe builds and manages comprehensive import/export and ITAR compliance programs for manufacturers, distributors, and defense contractors — ensuring every shipment is properly classified, licensed, screened, and documented before it crosses a border.
Key Benefits of Expert Trade & ITAR Compliance
Proactive compliance management protects your supply chain from costly disruptions, penalties, and reputational damage — while unlocking duty savings, faster clearance, and full defense trade authorization.
HTS & Schedule B Classification
Accurate tariff classification of all products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B codes, minimizing duty exposure and preventing costly reclassification disputes.
ITAR / USML Classification & DDTC Licensing
We perform USML jurisdiction determinations, manage DDTC registration, and prepare export license applications (DSP-5, DSP-73, TAA, MLA) for all defense articles and controlled technical data.
Export Controls & EAR Compliance
Full compliance with Export Administration Regulations — including jurisdiction determinations, license assessments, and end-use/end-user screening for every dual-use export transaction.
Sanctions & Denied Party Screening
Automated and manual screening of customers, suppliers, and transactions against OFAC, BIS, DDTC, and international denied-party lists to prevent prohibited trade before it occurs.
Technology Control Plans
We develop site-specific Technology Control Plans that establish physical, procedural, and IT security controls to prevent unauthorized access to ITAR-controlled technical data by foreign nationals.
Free Trade Agreement Utilization
We identify applicable FTAs — USMCA, CAFTA, bilateral agreements — and manage origin determinations and certificate of origin documentation to maximize duty savings across all trade lanes.
How We Build Your Trade Compliance Program
A structured five-phase approach that takes you from risk assessment through a fully operational compliance program — covering both commercial trade and defense export controls.
Trade Profile & Risk Assessment
We map your product portfolio, trade lanes, customers, and suppliers to identify all applicable import/export and ITAR/EAR regulations, licensing requirements, and risk areas.
Classification & Jurisdiction
We classify all products under the correct HTS, Schedule B, USML, and ECCN codes — establishing a defensible classification database and documenting origin determinations for FTA eligibility.
Licensing & Controls Setup
We manage DDTC registration, prepare export license applications, configure denied-party screening workflows, and establish OFAC/sanctions compliance procedures.
Program Documentation & Training
We develop your compliance manual, Technology Control Plan, standard operating procedures, and role-specific training for Empowered Officials, sales, engineering, and operations teams.
Ongoing Monitoring & Audits
We conduct periodic internal audits, monitor regulatory changes, update classifications and procedures as needed, and provide ongoing support for day-to-day trade compliance and ITAR questions.
Ready to Trade and Export With Full Confidence?
Schedule a free consultation and we'll assess your current import/export and ITAR compliance posture, identify your highest-risk areas, and outline a clear path to full regulatory compliance.