Re: [tdf-discuss] LibreOffice +US Gov't ECCN Export Control

Hi Ben, *

Am 18.06.11 21:37, schrieb BRM:
> > AIUI it would be a good idea for  the TDF to consult it's US legal team
> > about whether this is really the  case...
>
> Very much so, especially since from what Export Control training I have had, 
> even a patch from a developer in the US would be considered an export to TDF/LO 
> and thereby require an export license. IANAL, and that may fly under the radar 
> easily; but it is something to have the legal team consider.

Citing [1]:
"Firms exporting products that are subject to EAR must apply for an
export license, unless the transaction qualifies for a license exception
or “No License Required” (NLR) treatment. When a Shippers Export
Declaration (SED) is required for the export transaction (for shipments
over $2,500 value, those requiring an export license, or those going to
countries that have been designated as terrorist supporting countries),
the ECCN must be provided."

Obviously, LO is not a Firm nor does the value of the "exported product"
exceed 2.500$. So we need no SED and maybe that qualifies for an NLR
teatment ;-)

[1] http://www.export.gov/logistics/eg_main_018803.asp
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Uwe Altmann

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