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.
What to Know Before You Ship Internationally
Export control laws apply to all shipments and items traveling to a foreign destination.
- sold, donated, loaned, or used in the field for research
- shipped to a recipient who is a U.S. citizen and/or CU Boulder employee physically located in a foreign country
- only for temporary use aboard
- part of a fundamental research project
- As the exporter, you must know the intended end-use of the item being exported and work with ORSEC to confirm that this end-use is not prohibited (Part 744 of the EAR).
- As the exporter, you must work with ORSEC to ensure the recipient is not a prohibited party.
Initiate an Export Control Review of an International Shipment
- Follow the CU Distribution Services International Shipping Process to initiate an international shipment through CU Boulder
- CU Distribution Services will engage ORSEC for an export control review of the shipment.
- ORSEC will approve or deny shipment request using U.S. Export Control Regulations as the basis for the review.
*If you are traveling abroad with a physical item or device (hand-carrying), visit the ORSEC International Travel page for guidelines.
All international shippers and travelers must follow the CU Boulder International Shipping and Hand-Carry Policy; failure to comply with this process can result in disciplinary action.
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