International Shipping

Every international shipment is an export and is subject to U.S. export control laws. The Office of Research Security & Export Controls (ORSEC), CU Distribution Services, and the CU-affiliated individual initiating the shipment all share responsibility in complying with U.S. export control laws.Ìý

Initiate an Export Control Review of an International ShipmentÌý

Click Here to Initiate an International Shipment through CU Distribution Services

  • Follow the CU Distribution Services International Shipping Process to initiate an international shipment through Â鶹´«Ã½.
  • CU Distribution Services will engage ORSEC for an export control review of the shipment.
  • ORSEC will approve or deny the shipment request using U.S. Export Control Regulations as the basis for the review.Ìý

If you are traveling abroad with a physical item or device (hand-carrying), visit the ORSEC International Travel page for guidelines.Ìý

All international shippers and travelers must follow the Â鶹´«Ã½ International Shipping and Hand-Carry Policy; failure to comply with this process can result in disciplinary action.Ìý

What to Know Before You Ship Internationally

Export control laws apply to all shipments and items traveling to a foreign destination.Ìý

This includes items that are:

  • sold, donated, loaned, or used in the field for researchÌý
  • shipped to a recipient who is a U.S. citizen and/or Â鶹´«Ã½ employee physically located in a foreign countryÌý
  • only for temporary use aboardÌý
  • part of a fundamental research projectÌý
  • As the exporter, you must know the intended end-use of the item being exported and work with ORSEC to confirm that (Part 744 of the EAR).Ìý
  • As the exporter, you must work with ORSEC to ensure the recipient is not a prohibited party.Ìý

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