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Timestamp: 2019-12-15 22:27:37
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 743', '§743', '§743', '§743', '§743', '§740', 'art 762', 'art 762', 'art 774', 'art 740', '§772', 'art 762', '§743', 'art 772', '§762', 'art 740', '§748', 'art 743', '§743', '§740', 'art 740', 'art 740']

Title 15 → Subtitle B → Chapter VII → Subchapter C → Part 743
§743.2 High performance computers: Post shipment verification reporting.
§743.3 Thermal imaging camera reporting.
§743.4 Conventional arms reporting.
§743.5 Prior notifications to Congress of Exports of “600 Series Major Defense Equipment.”
Authority: 50 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.; 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783; E.O. 13637, 78 FR 16129, 3 CFR, 2014 Comp., p. 223; 78 FR 16129; Notice of August 15, 2017, 82 FR 39005 (August 16, 2017).
(a) Scope. This section outlines special post-shipment reporting requirements for exports of certain computers to destinations in Computer Tier 3, see §740.7(d) for a list of these destinations. Post-shipment reports must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of this section, and all relevant records of such exports must be kept in accordance with part 762 of the EAR.
(b) Requirement. Exporters must file post-shipment reports and keep records in accordance with recordkeeping requirements in part 762 of the EAR for high performance computer exports to destinations in Computer Tier 3, as well as, exports of commodities used to enhance computers previously exported or reexported to Computer Tier 3 destinations, where the “Adjusted Peak Performance” (“APP”) is greater than that listed in ECCN 4A003.b in the Commerce Control List, supplement no. 1 to part 774 of the EAR.
Note to paragraph (c) of this section: Exporters are required to provide the PRC End-User Certificate Number to BIS as part of their post-shipment report. When providing the PRC End-User Certificate Number to BIS, you must identify the transaction in the post shipment report to which that PRC End-User Certificate Number applies.
(d) Address. A copy of the post-shipment report(s) required under paragraph (b) of this section shall be delivered, via courier, to: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Enforcement Analysis, HPC Team, 14th Street and Constitution Ave., NW., Room 4065, Washington, DC 20230. Note that BIS will not accept reports sent C.O.D.
[71 FR 20886, Apr. 24, 2006, as amended at 73 FR 35, Jan. 2, 2008; 76 FR 36988, June 24, 2011; 77 FR 39369, July 2, 2012; 79 FR 45296, Aug. 4, 2014; 81 FR 64675, Sept. 20, 2016]
(a) General requirement. Exports of thermal imaging cameras must be reported to BIS as provided in this section.
(b) Transactions to be reported. Exports that are not authorized by an individually validated license of thermal imaging cameras controlled by ECCN 6A003.b.4.b to a destination in Country Group A:1 (see supplement no. 1 to part 740 of the EAR), except Canada, must be reported to BIS.
(c) Party responsible for reporting. The exporter as defined in §772.1 of the EAR must ensure the reports required by this section are submitted to BIS.
(d) Information to be included in the reports. For each export described in paragraph (b) of this section, the report must identify: the name, address, and telephone number of the exporter; the date of each export; the name, address and telephone number of the consignee or end user; the model number(s) of each camera exported; the serial number of each exported camera that has a serial number; and the quantity of each model number of camera exported. (Note: Technical specifications may be requested on an as needed basis and must be provided to BIS after any such request.)
(e) Where to submit reports. Submit the reports via e-mail to UTICreport@bis.doc.gov.
(f) Reporting periods and due dates. This reporting requirement applies to exports made on or after May 22, 2009. Exports must be reported within one month of the reporting period in which the export takes place. The first reporting period begins on May 22, 2009 and runs through June 30, 2009. Subsequent reporting periods shall begin on January 1 and July 1 of each year, and shall run through June 30, and December 31 respectively. Exports in each reporting period must be reported to BIS no later than the last day of the month following the month in which the reporting period ends.
[74 FR 23947, May 22, 2009, as amended at 74 FR 68146, Dec. 23, 2009; 76 FR 58397, Sept. 21, 2011; 80 FR 29444, May 21, 2015; 80 FR 75635, Dec. 3, 2015]
(a) Scope. This section outlines special reporting requirements for exports of certain items listed on the Wassenaar Arrangement Munitions List and the UN Register of Conventional Arms. Participating States of the Wassenaar Arrangement exchange information every six months on deliveries to non-participating states of conventional arms set forth in the Wassenaar Arrangement's Basic Documents under Part II Guideline and Procedures, including the Initial Elements, Appendix 3: Specific Information Exchange on Arms Content by Category (at www.wassenaar.org), derived from the categories of the UN Register of Conventional Arms (at www.un.org/disarmament/convarms/Register/). Similar, although not identical, information is also reported by the U.S. Government to the United Nations on an annual basis. The reported information should include the quantity and the name of the recipient state and, except in the category of missiles and missile launchers, details of model and type. Such reports must be submitted to BIS semi-annually in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (f) of this section for items identified in paragraph (c)(1) and annually for items identified in paragraph (c)(2), and records of all exports subject to the reporting requirements of this section must be kept in accordance with part 762 of the EAR. This section does not require reports for reexports or transfers (in-country).
Note to paragraph (a): For purposes of §743.4, the term “you” has the same meaning as the term “exporter”, as defined in part 772 of the EAR.
(b) Requirements. You must submit one electronic copy of each report required under the provisions of this section and maintain accurate supporting records (see §762.2(b) of the EAR) for all exports of items specified in paragraph (c) of this section for the following:
(1) Exports authorized under License Exceptions LVS, TMP, RPL, STA, or GOV (see part 740 of the EAR);
(3) Exports authorized under the Validated End User authorization (see §748.15 of the EAR).
(c) Items for which reports are required—(1) Wassenaar Arrangement reporting. You must submit reports to BIS under the provisions of this section only for exports of items classified under the following ECCNs:
(2) United Nations reporting. You must submit reports to BIS under the provisions of this section only for exports of items classified under the following ECCNs:
(d) Country Exceptions for Wassenaar Arrangement reporting. You must report each export subject to the provisions of this section, except for exports to Wassenaar member countries, identified in supplement no. 1 to part 743 for reports required under paragraph (c)(1) of this section.
Note to paragraph (e)(1)(ii): For exports of technology for which reports are required under §743.1(c) of this section, the number of units in the shipment should be reported as one (1) for the initial export of the technology to a single ultimate consignee. Additional exports of the technology must be reported only when the type or scope of technology changes or exports are made to other ultimate consignees.
(f) Frequency and timing of reports—(1) Semi-annual reports for items identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this section. You must submit reports subject to the provisions of this section semiannually. The reports must be labeled with the exporting company's name and address at the top of each page and must include for each such export all the information specified in paragraph (e) of this section. The reports shall cover exports made during six-month time periods from January 1 through June 30 and July 1 through December 31.
(i) The first report must be submitted to and received by BIS no later than 180 days after the effective date of the rule that revises paragraph (c)(1) of this section to add the ECCN for the item being reported. Thereafter, reports are due according to the provisions of paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of this section.
(ii) Reports for the reporting period ending June 30 must be submitted to and received by BIS no later than August 1.
(iii) Reports for the reporting period ending December 31 must be submitted to and received by BIS no later than February 1.
(2) Annual reports for items identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this section. You must submit reports subject to the provisions of this section annually. The reports must be labeled with the exporting company's name and address at the top of each page and must include for each such export all the information specified in paragraph (e) of this section. The reports shall cover exports made during twelve month time periods from January 1 through December 31.
(i) The first report must be submitted to and received by BIS no later than 180 days after the effective date of the rule that revises paragraph (c)(1) of this section to add the ECCN for the item being reported. Thereafter, reports are due according to the provisions of paragraph (f)(2) of this section.
(ii) Reports for the reporting period ending December 31 must be submitted to and received by BIS no later than February 1.
(g) Submission of reports. Information should be submitted in the form of a spreadsheet and emailed to WAreports@BIS.DOC.GOV or UNreports@BIS.DOC.GOV.
(h) Contacts. General information concerning the Wassenaar Arrangement and reporting obligations thereof is available from the Office of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls, Tel. (202) 482-0092, Fax: (202) 482-4094.
[78 FR 22722, Apr. 16, 2013, as amended at 80 FR 51730, Aug. 26, 2015]
(a) General requirement. Applications to export items on the Commerce Control List that are “600 Series Major Defense Equipment” will be notified to Congress as provided in this section before licenses for such items are issued.
(1) Exports of “600 Series Major Defense Equipment” to U.S. Government end users under License Exception GOV (§740.11(b) of the EAR) do not require such notification.
(2) Exports of “600 Series Major Defense Equipment” that have been or will be described in a notification filed by the U.S. State Department under the Arms Export Control Act do not require such notification by BIS.
(b) BIS will notify Congress prior to issuing a license authorizing the export of items to a country outside the countries listed in Country Group A:5 (see supplement no. 1 to part 740 of the EAR) that are sold under a contract that includes $14,000,000 or more of “600 Series Major Defense Equipment.”
(c) BIS will notify Congress prior to issuing a license authorizing the export of items to a country listed in Country Group A:5 (see supplement no. 1 to part 740 of the EAR) that are sold under a contract that includes $25,000,000 or more of “600 Series Major Defense Equipment.”
(d) In addition to information required on the application, the exporter must include a copy of the signed contract (including a statement of the value of the “600 Series Major Defense Equipment” items to be exported under the contract) for any proposed export described in paragraphs (b) or (c) of this section.
(e) Address. Munitions Control Division at bis.compliance@bis.doc.gov.
[78 FR 22722, Apr. 16, 2013]
[63 FR 55020, Oct. 14, 1998, as amended at 70 FR 41102, July 15, 2005; 71 FR 52964; Sept. 7, 2006; 77 FR 39369, July 2, 2012; 83 FR 38021, Aug. 3, 2018]