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Whenever used in this Agreement, the schedules thereto, or any ancillary document thereto, the following terms, unless the subject matter or context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings: 1.1.1 \"Agreement\" means or refers to this Agreement as amended from time to time and any indenture, agreement, or instrument supplemental or ancillary hereto or in implementation hereof. 1.1.2 \"Person\" means any individual, company, corporation, partnership, firm, trust, sole proprietorship, government, or entity howsoever designated or constituted; and 1.1.3 \"Product\" means or refers to [SPECIFY] sold pursuant to this Agreement. 1.2 Words importing the singular number include the plural and vice versa and words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter genders. 1.3 The division of this Agreement into articles and insertion of headings is for convenience and reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. 1.4 The preamble hereto forms an integral part of this Agreement. 2. SCOPE OF CODE OF CONDUCT 2.1 The code of conduct as prescribed in this document pertains to any and all companies and individuals that fall within the definition of a supplier as set out in this document. This includes organizations that are operating as an extension of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] under legal authority as service providers to the Company. The code of conduct is not limited by jurisdiction or region but not superseding any regulations or laws that might be in effect within these regions. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] expects that suppliers apply this code of conduct to their businesses and enact similar policies to their own supplier network. 3. LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 3.1 Suppliers and Service providers of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] shall conduct their business operations according to the laws and regulations that are in place in their regions, jurisdictions, or countries while they are linked to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] by a supplier's agreement. These obligations will be after the laws and legislature of their jurisdiction but will not be limited to the following: 3.2 Strict compliance to anti-corruption laws within the countries of operation, these laws include but are not limited to the Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or the UK Anti Bribery Act or any other such legislation in the country of your business operations. Under no circumstance should you make illegal payments directly or indirectly to any government or corporate officials to illicit the abuse of his/her position to obtain or retain contractual business from said organizations. 3.3 Conduct your business in full compliance with any anti-trust or fair competition regulation in place within your jurisdiction of business operations. 3.4 Conduct your business in full compliance with environmental laws and statutes when it comes to the handling of hazardous material, air emissions, waste products, wastewater discharge. 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PAYMENT As consideration for, and subject to the Vendor's continued performance of, all of the Vendor Services, the Vendor will receive a lump sum cash fee of [AMOUNT] for each full calendar month during which the Vendor provides the Vendor's Services to the Company. The said payment shall be paid via [SPECIFY MODE OF PAYMENT]. VENDOR'S DOCUMENTATION At the time of Vendor registration and/or at any time thereafter and/or from time to time as may be required, the Company may seek information, data or documents as may be specified by the Company which clearly and unambiguously verify the details, including the Vendor's bank account provided by Vendor at the time of registration with or at any subsequent date. The Company has the right to reject any one or more of the documents submitted by the Vendor and may ask for other documents or further information. WARRANTIES BY THE VENDOR The Vendor warrants that the signatory to the present Agreement has the right and full authority to enter into this Agreement with the Company and the Agreement so executed is binding in nature. All obligations narrated under this Agreement are legal, valid, binding, and enforceable in law against the Vendor. There are no proceedings pending against the Vendor, which may have a material adverse effect on its ability to perform and meet the obligations under this Agreement. The Vendor warrants that it is an authorized business establishment and holds all the requisite permissions, authorities, approvals, and sanctions to conduct its business and to enter into the present Agreement with the Company. The Vendor shall always ensure compliance with all the requirements applicable to its business and for the purposes of this Agreement including but not limited to Intellectual Property rights. It further declares and confirms that it has paid and shall continue to discharge all its obligations towards statutory authorities. The Vendor warrants that it has adequate rights under relevant laws including but not limited to various Intellectual Property legislation(s) to enter into this Agreement with the Company and perform the obligations contained herein and that it has not violated/infringed any Intellectual Property rights of any third party. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY It is expressly agreed by the Vendor that the Company shall under no circumstances be liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to the Vendor or any other Party whomsoever, arising on account of any transaction under this Agreement. The Vendor agrees and acknowledges that it shall be solely liable for any claims, damages, or allegations arising out of the Products/Services and shall hold the Company harmless and indemnified against all such claims and damages. 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shipments","persona-operations-director",{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Small and mid-size importers and exporters","Establishing a written compliance program before a customs audit or broker review","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"General counsel and legal teams","Documenting a trade compliance framework to reduce regulatory and enforcement exposure","persona-general-counsel",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"Supply chain and logistics managers","Aligning procurement and freight teams on denied-party screening and classification requirements","persona-supply-chain-manager",{"title":217,"use_case":218,"icon_asset_id":219},"CFOs and finance directors","Ensuring customs valuation and duty drawback practices are documented and defensible","persona-cfo",{"title":221,"use_case":222,"icon_asset_id":223},"Multinational operations teams","Standardizing trade compliance procedures across subsidiaries in multiple 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Conduct","supplier-code-of-conduct-D12745",{"situation":246,"recommended_template":247,"slug":248},"Organization needing a broader ethics and regulatory compliance framework","Code of Business Conduct and Ethics","code-of-conduct-and-ethics-policy-D13626",{"situation":250,"recommended_template":251,"slug":252},"Business preparing for a Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) application","Supply Chain Security Policy","supply-chain-plan-D13187",[254,257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281],{"term":255,"definition":256},"Export Administration Regulations (EAR)","US rules administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) governing the export of commercial and dual-use goods, software, and technology.",{"term":258,"definition":259},"ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)","US regulations administered by the State Department controlling the export and import of defense-related articles, services, and technical data listed on the US Munitions List.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control)","The US Treasury agency that administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions programs against targeted countries, entities, and individuals.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Denied Party Screening","The process of checking customers, suppliers, and business partners against government lists of prohibited or restricted parties before completing a transaction.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Harmonized System (HS) Code","An internationally standardized numerical code used to classify traded goods for customs tariff and statistical purposes.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)","An alphanumeric code used under the EAR to identify items subject to export licensing requirements based on their technical characteristics and end-use.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Customs Valuation","The method used to determine the declared value of imported goods for calculating duties and taxes, typically based on the transaction value of the goods.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Duty Drawback","A refund of customs duties paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported or used in the manufacture of exported products.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Voluntary Self-Disclosure (VSD)","A proactive report submitted to a regulatory authority disclosing a potential violation before it is detected, typically resulting in reduced penalties.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Red Flag Indicators","Unusual circumstances in a transaction — such as an unusual end-use, evasive customer behavior, or atypical payment methods — that signal a potential compliance risk requiring further due diligence.",[285,290,295,300,305,310,315,320,325],{"name":286,"plain_english":287,"sample_language":288,"common_mistake":289},"Policy Purpose and Scope","States why the policy exists, which regulations it addresses, and which entities, employees, and transaction types it covers.","This Trade Compliance Policy applies to all employees, subsidiaries, and agents of [COMPANY NAME] engaged in the import, export, re-export, or deemed export of goods, technology, software, or services. It is designed to ensure compliance with applicable trade laws including [LIST APPLICABLE REGULATIONS].","Scoping the policy only to the shipping department. Trade compliance obligations extend to engineering (deemed exports), finance (customs valuation), and HR (foreign national access to controlled technology).",{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Regulatory Framework","Lists the specific laws, regulations, and agency programs the policy is designed to satisfy, with brief descriptions of each.","The Company's trade activities are governed by, among others: (a) the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. Parts 730–774); (b) ITAR (22 C.F.R. Parts 120–130); (c) OFAC sanctions programs; (d) CBP import regulations (19 C.F.R.); and (e) [COUNTRY]-specific import and export control laws.","Citing only US regulations when the company ships to or from non-US locations. Failing to reference destination-country controls creates gaps that regulators identify immediately.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Roles and Responsibilities","Assigns specific trade compliance duties to named roles — export compliance officer, customs manager, legal counsel, business unit heads — and sets reporting lines.","The Export Compliance Officer ([TITLE/NAME]) is responsible for maintaining this policy, conducting training, and managing license applications. Business unit managers are responsible for escalating red flag indicators to the Export Compliance Officer before completing any flagged transaction.","Assigning 'everyone is responsible' without naming a single accountable owner. Diffuse accountability means compliance tasks fall through the gaps during busy periods.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Export Controls and Classification","Describes the process for classifying goods, software, and technology under the EAR (ECCN) and ITAR (USML), and for determining whether an export license is required.","Prior to any export, the responsible team member shall confirm the ECCN or USML category for each item using [CLASSIFICATION METHOD]. Items classified as EAR99 shall be documented as such. Items with a specific ECCN shall be reviewed for applicable license exceptions before shipment.","Relying on supplier-provided classifications without internal verification. Misclassification is the single most common source of export violations, and the exporter — not the supplier — bears the liability.",{"name":306,"plain_english":307,"sample_language":308,"common_mistake":309},"Sanctions and Denied-Party Screening","Sets out the requirement to screen all transaction parties against OFAC, BIS Entity List, and other denied-party lists before completing any sale, shipment, or financial transaction.","All customers, suppliers, freight forwarders, and end-users must be screened against applicable sanctions and denied-party lists prior to transaction execution and at any material change in transaction details. Screening shall be documented in [SYSTEM/LOG NAME] and retained for [X] years.","Screening only at the time of initial onboarding rather than at each transaction. Parties can be added to restricted lists between onboarding and shipment — a one-time screen misses this.",{"name":311,"plain_english":312,"sample_language":313,"common_mistake":314},"Import Compliance and Customs Procedures","Defines procedures for accurate customs classification, valuation, country-of-origin declaration, and coordination with licensed customs brokers.","All import entries shall be filed using the correct 10-digit HTS code and transaction value per 19 C.F.R. §152. The Company's licensed customs broker, [BROKER NAME], shall be provided with complete and accurate commercial invoices and supporting documentation for each entry.","Delegating customs compliance entirely to the broker without internal oversight. The importer of record — not the broker — is legally responsible for the accuracy of customs entries.",{"name":316,"plain_english":317,"sample_language":318,"common_mistake":319},"Recordkeeping Requirements","Specifies which trade documents must be retained, for how long, and in what format to satisfy regulatory requirements.","Export records, including commercial invoices, shipping documents, license authorizations, and screening logs, shall be retained for a minimum of [5] years from the date of export or license expiration, whichever is later, in accordance with 15 C.F.R. §762.","Keeping shipping records but discarding screening logs and classification rationale. Regulators reviewing a violation look specifically for the decision trail, not just the shipment documents.",{"name":321,"plain_english":322,"sample_language":323,"common_mistake":324},"Training and Awareness","Sets minimum training requirements for employees with trade compliance responsibilities, including frequency, format, and documentation of completion.","All employees involved in export transactions, customs activities, or access to export-controlled technology shall complete trade compliance training within [30] days of hire and annually thereafter. Training completion shall be documented in [SYSTEM/HR RECORD].","Conducting one-time onboarding training without annual refreshers. Regulations change, personnel rotate, and a two-year-old training record provides limited mitigating value in an enforcement action.",{"name":326,"plain_english":327,"sample_language":328,"common_mistake":329},"Violation Reporting and Corrective Action","Establishes a clear process for employees to report potential violations, defines the escalation path, and sets out the company's approach to voluntary self-disclosure and remediation.","Any employee who becomes aware of a potential trade compliance violation shall report it to the Export Compliance Officer within [24] hours. The Export Compliance Officer shall assess the matter and, in consultation with Legal, determine whether a Voluntary Self-Disclosure to the relevant agency is warranted within [10] business days.","No escalation timeline or VSD decision process. Without a defined path, potential violations sit unresolved while the statute of limitations and penalty exposure grow.",[331,336,341,346,351,356,361,366],{"step":332,"title":333,"description":334,"tip":335},1,"Identify all applicable regulations and agencies","List every regulatory body that governs your import and export activity — BIS, OFAC, DDTC, CBP in the US, and any equivalent agencies in your destination or origin countries. This list drives the entire policy framework.","If you ship to more than five countries, create a jurisdiction matrix mapping each destination to its applicable export control and sanctions regime before drafting.",{"step":337,"title":338,"description":339,"tip":340},2,"Define the scope and covered personnel","Specify which legal entities, employees, contractors, and agents are subject to the policy. Include engineering and IT teams if they handle export-controlled technical data or software.","A deemed export — sharing controlled technology with a foreign national on US soil — is one of the most frequently overlooked obligations. Name it explicitly in the scope section.",{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},3,"Assign a named compliance owner and backup","Designate a specific title (e.g., Export Compliance Officer) and a backup responsible for policy implementation, license management, and escalation decisions. Avoid assigning ownership to a committee.","Include the compliance owner's contact details so employees know exactly who to call when a transaction raises a red flag.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},4,"Document your classification and screening procedures","Describe step-by-step how items are classified under EAR or ITAR, which screening tool or list you use for denied-party checks, and who is authorized to approve transactions with elevated risk.","Reference a specific screening software or government list URL so employees know which version of the list applies — outdated lists are a common audit finding.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},5,"Set recordkeeping periods and formats","Enter the minimum retention period for each document type — export records (typically 5 years under EAR), import entries (5 years under CBP rules), and screening logs. Specify whether records are stored in a shared drive, ERP, or dedicated compliance system.","Electronic records are fully acceptable, but ensure your storage system logs the date and user for any modifications — regulators look for evidence of tampering.",{"step":357,"title":358,"description":359,"tip":360},6,"Define training requirements and documentation","Specify which roles require training, how frequently, and how completion is tracked. Include both initial onboarding training and annual refresher requirements.","Brief, role-specific training modules (15–20 minutes) have higher completion rates than annual all-hands sessions and are easier to document for audit purposes.",{"step":362,"title":363,"description":364,"tip":365},7,"Establish the violation reporting and VSD protocol","Write a clear escalation path: who an employee reports to, within what timeframe, and how the company will assess whether a voluntary self-disclosure is warranted. Include a no-retaliation statement for good-faith reporters.","Agencies consistently credit companies with a functioning VSD process when calculating penalties — a defined protocol is one of the lowest-cost risk mitigants available.",{"step":367,"title":368,"description":369,"tip":370},8,"Set a policy review schedule","Add a section specifying when the policy will be reviewed — at minimum annually, and also upon any significant regulatory change, acquisition, or new market entry.","Calendar the annual review 60 days before your fiscal year-end so updates are complete before the new year's training cycle begins.",[372,376,380,384,388,392],{"mistake":373,"why_it_matters":374,"fix":375},"Classifying all products as EAR99 by default","EAR99 is a residual classification for items not specifically listed on the Commerce Control List — using it as a default rather than a verified conclusion exposes the company to unlicensed exports of controlled items.","Require a documented classification analysis for every product, software, and technology item. Retain the classification rationale in the compliance record for each SKU.",{"mistake":377,"why_it_matters":378,"fix":379},"Screening parties once at onboarding only","Denied-party lists are updated continuously — sometimes daily. An approved customer at onboarding can appear on the OFAC SDN list before their next order ships.","Screen all transaction parties at each order or shipment event, not just at account setup. Most compliance screening tools support automated transaction-level screening.",{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"Delegating all customs responsibility to the freight broker","The importer of record is legally liable for the accuracy of every customs entry, regardless of who files it. Broker errors become the company's enforcement exposure.","Establish an internal review process for high-value or high-risk imports. Provide brokers with complete, verified documentation and conduct annual broker performance reviews.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"No documented escalation path for red flag transactions","Employees who encounter unusual transaction circumstances but have no clear guidance default to approving the shipment or passing it up the chain informally — both routes create liability.","Add a one-page red flag escalation flowchart to the policy appendix specifying who decides, within what timeframe, and what documentation is required to proceed or halt.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Omitting deemed exports from the policy scope","Sharing export-controlled technology or source code with a foreign national employee in the US counts as an export to their country of nationality and requires the same licensing analysis as a physical shipment.","Explicitly include deemed exports in the scope section and add a procedure for HR and IT to flag foreign national access to controlled technology systems for compliance review.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Treating the policy as a one-time document","Trade regulations change frequently — new sanctions programs, revised CCL entries, updated HTS codes — and an outdated policy provides no protection and can itself evidence negligence.","Schedule a formal annual policy review and assign a designated owner to monitor regulatory updates from BIS, OFAC, CBP, and DDTC between reviews.",[397,400,403,406,409,412,415,418,421],{"question":398,"answer":399},"What is a trade compliance policy?","A trade compliance policy is an internal company document that defines the procedures and controls a business follows to meet its obligations under export control, import, customs, and economic sanctions laws. It names responsible parties, describes classification and screening procedures, sets recordkeeping requirements, and establishes how potential violations are reported and resolved. Regulators treat a written, implemented policy as evidence of good-faith compliance effort.\n",{"question":401,"answer":402},"Who needs a trade compliance policy?","Any company that imports or exports goods, software, or technology across international borders needs some form of written trade compliance program. The level of detail scales with complexity — a company shipping standard commercial goods to low-risk destinations needs a leaner policy than a defense contractor or semiconductor manufacturer. US companies subject to EAR, ITAR, or OFAC jurisdiction have the greatest documentation obligation, but importers of any size face customs compliance requirements.\n",{"question":404,"answer":405},"What regulations does a trade compliance policy typically cover?","In the US, a trade compliance policy typically addresses the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by BIS, ITAR administered by the State Department's DDTC, OFAC sanctions programs, and CBP import regulations. Companies operating internationally also reference EU dual-use export controls, UK export control regulations, and the export licensing regimes of their origin and destination countries.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"What is a deemed export and why does it matter for this policy?","A deemed export occurs when export-controlled technology or source code is shared with a foreign national in the US — it is treated as an export to that person's country of nationality and may require a license. This catches many technology companies off-guard because it applies to employees, interns, and contractors accessing controlled R&D systems. A trade compliance policy should explicitly address deemed exports and establish a screening process for foreign national access to controlled technology.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"How often should a trade compliance policy be updated?","At minimum, a trade compliance policy should be formally reviewed annually to incorporate regulatory changes — updated sanctions lists, revised CCL entries, new HTS codes, or changes in export control enforcement priorities. It should also be reviewed after any company acquisition, new market entry, new product line involving controlled technology, or any enforcement action or audit finding. An outdated policy can be used as evidence of organizational negligence in an enforcement proceeding.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"What are the penalties for trade compliance violations?","Penalties vary by statute and agency. EAR violations can carry civil penalties of up to $364,992 per violation (adjusted annually for inflation) or twice the value of the transaction, and criminal penalties of up to $1 million and 20 years imprisonment for willful violations. OFAC civil penalties can reach $364,992 per transaction or the value of the transaction, whichever is greater. Voluntarily self-disclosing violations and demonstrating a functioning compliance program typically results in significantly reduced penalties.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"Is a trade compliance policy required by law?","No specific law mandates that a company maintain a written trade compliance policy. However, agencies including BIS, OFAC, and CBP treat the existence and quality of a compliance program as a significant mitigating factor in enforcement actions. Companies with documented programs typically receive lower penalties, are eligible for settlement agreements, and may avoid suspension or debarment. For ITAR-registered companies, the State Department effectively expects a written compliance program as part of registration.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"What is voluntary self-disclosure and should our policy address it?","Voluntary self-disclosure (VSD) is a company's proactive report to a regulatory agency — BIS, OFAC, or DDTC — of a potential violation before the agency discovers it independently. Most agencies have formal VSD programs and consistently credit companies that self-disclose with penalty reductions of 50% or more. A trade compliance policy should define who has authority to approve a VSD, the timeframe for making the disclosure decision, and how the investigation and remediation process is documented.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"Can a small business use this template without a dedicated compliance team?","Yes. A small or mid-size importer or exporter without a dedicated compliance team can use this template as the foundation of a proportionate compliance program, assigning responsibilities to existing roles such as the COO, logistics manager, or outside counsel. The key is that the policy reflects the company's actual procedures — not aspirational processes no one follows. For companies entering heavily regulated markets or handling ITAR-controlled items, an outside trade compliance consultant can help tailor the policy for approximately $1,500–$5,000.\n",[425,429,433,437],{"industry":426,"icon_asset_id":427,"specifics":428},"Manufacturing and Industrial","industry-manufacturing","Dual-use goods classification under EAR, origin determination for country-of-origin marking, and supplier import documentation for customs entry accuracy.",{"industry":430,"icon_asset_id":431,"specifics":432},"Technology and Software","industry-saas","Encryption classification under EAR (ECCN 5D002), deemed export controls for foreign national employees accessing source code, and cloud-based technology transfer considerations.",{"industry":434,"icon_asset_id":435,"specifics":436},"Aerospace and Defense","industry-professional-services","ITAR registration and compliance for defense articles on the USML, TAA and MLA license management, and State Department VSD procedures for technical data disclosures.",{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Retail and E-commerce","industry-retail","HTS classification for high-volume SKU imports, de minimis threshold management, Section 301 tariff tracking, and country-of-origin verification for supply chain diversification.",[442,445,448,452],{"vs":243,"vs_template_id":443,"summary":444},"supplier-code-of-conduct-D13649","A supplier code of conduct sets standards for third-party supplier behavior — labor practices, environmental standards, and ethics. A trade compliance policy is an internal governance document governing the company's own regulatory obligations on imports and exports. Both are needed for a complete compliance program, but they serve different audiences and different risk areas.",{"vs":247,"vs_template_id":446,"summary":447},"code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics-D13698","A code of business conduct covers broad ethical obligations — anti-bribery, conflicts of interest, and workplace conduct. A trade compliance policy is narrowly focused on the technical regulatory requirements of international trade law. Trade compliance is typically referenced in the broader ethics code but requires a separate, more detailed policy to be operationally useful.",{"vs":449,"vs_template_id":450,"summary":451},"Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy","D{ANTIBRIBERY_POLICY_ID}","An anti-bribery policy addresses FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and equivalent laws governing payments to foreign officials and third parties. A trade compliance policy addresses export controls, sanctions, and customs law. Both apply to international business operations but govern entirely distinct legal frameworks and require separate procedures, training, and compliance owners.",{"vs":453,"vs_template_id":454,"summary":455},"Import and Export Procedures Manual","D{IMPORT_EXPORT_PROCEDURES_ID}","An import and export procedures manual is a step-by-step operational guide for shipping and receiving teams — freight documentation, broker instructions, and shipment routing. A trade compliance policy is a higher-level governance document that defines the regulatory framework, assigns accountability, and sets the standards that procedures must meet. The policy drives the procedures, not the reverse.",{"use_template":457,"template_plus_review":461,"custom_drafted":465},{"best_for":458,"cost":459,"time":460},"Small and mid-size importers and exporters with standard commercial goods and limited controlled-technology exposure","Free","3–6 hours to customize and finalize",{"best_for":462,"cost":463,"time":464},"Companies with dual-use or ITAR-adjacent products, multiple jurisdictions, or a recent customs audit finding","$1,500–$5,000 for a trade compliance consultant review","1–2 weeks",{"best_for":466,"cost":467,"time":468},"Defense contractors, semiconductor exporters, or companies under BIS or OFAC enforcement review","$5,000–$20,000+ for outside counsel or specialized trade compliance firm","4–8 weeks",[470,471],"export-controls-101-ear-itar-ofac","customs-compliance-basics-for-importers",[244,248,473,474,475,476,477,236,478,479,480,481],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","vendor-agreement-D13292","import-export-agreement-D13985","anti-bribery-and-anti-corruption-policy-D13599","risk-management-plan-D13391","data-privacy-policy-D13465","corporate-governance-policy-D13943","business-continuity-plan-D12788","employee-handbook-D712",{"emit_how_to":483,"emit_defined_term":483},true,{"primary_folder":485,"secondary_folder":113,"document_type":486,"industry":487,"business_stage":488,"tags":489,"confidence":494},"business-administration","policy","general","all-stages",[490,486,491,492,493],"compliance","trade-compliance","export-control","regulatory",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Trade Compliance Policy?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Trade Compliance Policy\u003C/strong> is an internal governance document that defines how a company identifies, manages, and meets its legal obligations under export control, import, customs, and economic sanctions regulations. It assigns accountability to named roles, describes the procedures employees must follow when classifying goods, screening transaction parties, filing customs entries, and maintaining compliance records, and establishes how potential violations are escalated and resolved. Unlike a procedures manual, a trade compliance policy sets the governance framework — the regulatory scope, the accountable owner, the training standard, and the enforcement consequences — that all operational procedures must satisfy.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Operating across international borders without a written trade compliance policy exposes a company to regulatory penalties that can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars per transaction, reputational damage that affects banking and logistics relationships, and in severe cases, suspension of export privileges. Regulatory agencies including BIS, OFAC, and CBP do not require companies to violate the law knowingly — negligence is sufficient for civil liability. A written, implemented policy is the primary evidence agencies use to assess whether a company had adequate controls in place before a violation occurred, and it is the single most significant factor in determining whether penalties are mitigated or compounded. This template gives you a defensible, operational policy framework in hours rather than weeks, covering every core element regulators expect to find in a functioning trade compliance program.\u003C/p>\n",1779808948315]