International Trade Lawyer in Denver, CO

International trade compliance is the process of adhering to U.S. laws and regulations governing imports, exports, sanctions screening, licensing, end users and end uses, technology transfers, and related cross-border business activities. Depending on the business and the product, that can involve the EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions rules, antiboycott rules, customs classification issues, or CFIUS-related review.

Dual-use items are goods, software, or technology that may have both commercial and military or strategic applications. Products in that category can trigger export-control review, classification questions, or licensing requirements depending on the item, destination, end user, and end use.

The BIS Entity List is a U.S. Commerce Department list of entities and certain addresses that are subject to license requirements and other restrictions on specified items under the EAR. A transaction involving an Entity List party can require extra review, a license, or a decision not to proceed. Our experienced Denver international trade lawyers can review the transaction, assess the restrictions, and help the business respond appropriately.

CFIUS reviews certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States and certain real-estate transactions by foreign persons to assess national-security risk. A company should consider CFIUS issues early in a transaction involving foreign ownership, critical technology, infrastructure, sensitive data, or other national security concerns.

Companies should consider voluntary disclosure when they identify potential export control or sanctions violations. Early legal review is vital for preserving facts, assessing the issue, and determining if disclosure is appropriate. Sequoia Legal manages this process as a specialized service line within its international business practice.