The simple answer is that there is no best way to maintain export compliance. For an organization to be truly export compliant, there should be a program in place that includes the following export compliance best practices:
- Screening customers, suppliers, and other business parties against government watch lists—also known as restricted or denied party screening;
- Screening for sanctioned or embargoed countries;
- Classifying products and dual-use goods under Schedule B, USML, and the CCL;
- Managing knowledge, documentation, and access across business units or geographical locations;
- Managing licenses, exceptions, and exemptions under BIS export controls and other government agency regulations;
- Restricting access to controlled goods; and
- Facilitating and managing internal communication, education, and resolution resources.