EXPORT CONTROL
COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Safeguard your technologies and goods with clearBorder: your independent export‑controls partner.

WHY EXPORT CONTROL
COMPLIANCE MATTERS

Export controls are designed to protect national security and global stability – but failing to meet UK, EU, US and other regulations can bring severe penalties, licence suspensions, or reputational harm. In a world of dual‑use technologies and shifting sanction lists, a proactive export compliance framework is essential to safeguard growth and maintain trust with your trade partners and the relevant authorities.

HOW CLEARBORDER
GUIDES YOUR EXPORT COMPLIANCE

Our export control consultants bring deep experience across UK Strategic Export Controls, the ECJU, EAR, ITAR, and beyond: delivering tailored support so you can trade resiliently.

  • LICENSING STRATEGY &
    APPLICATION

    learn more about import export in the UK

    We map your controlled goods against UK, EU, and US lists, prepare robust licence applications, and manage communications with the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) or BIS – paving the way for timely approvals.

  • DUAL‑USE &
    MILITARY‑GRADE EXPERTISE

    Whether you handle civilian technology with defence applications or regulated military items, we provide end‑to‑end support, spanning commodity classification, end‑user verification, and due‑diligence processes.

  • SANCTIONS &
    END‑USE CONTROLS

    Stay ahead of evolving sanctions and end‑use restrictions. We monitor global policy updates, advise on authorised destinations, and embed compliance checks into your workflows.

  • ONGOING COMPLIANCE
    MANAGEMENT

    Two consultants discussing IPAFFS training

    Beyond initial licences, we establish governance frameworks, train your teams on EAR/ITAR obligations, and deliver regular health‑checks – transforming export compliance from a one‑off task into a sustainable capability.

YOUR INDEPENDENT PARTNER
FOR EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE

  • SECURE LICENCE APPROVALS

    Faster, more accurate applications reduce delays and re‑submissions.

  • MITIGATED NATIONAL‑SECURITY RISK

    Rigorous end‑use and end‑user checks protect against contraventions.

  • COMPREHENSIVE DUAL‑USE
    COVERAGE

    Expert oversight of both military and civilian dual‑use items.

  • INTEGRATED SANCTIONS MONITORING

    Real‑time updates on EU, UK and US embargoes and restricted entities.

  • SCALABLE COMPLIANCE
    MODEL

    From single‑project support to ongoing programme management.

MORE ROBUST EXPORT OPERATIONS

Many firms may view export controls as a hurdle, but with our assistance, you can transform them into a strategic asset. By streamlining licence applications and embedding due‑diligence, clearBorder helps you maintain uninterrupted market access, so you can focus on what matters – innovation and expansion.

woman in warehouse reviewing an item

EMBEDDED PARTNERSHIP WITH A GLOBAL REACH

From compliance workshops to system configuration, our consultants work side‑by‑side with your team to embed export‑controls governance at every level, ensuring long‑term resilience and minimal external dependency. We’re not here to simply advise; our aim is to integrate with your team.

GET CLARITY ON YOUR MOST COMPLEX TRADE CHALLENGES

Struggling with shifting regulations, import delays or customs headaches? You’re not alone. We help you see around corners and move forward – proactively and with confidence.

WHO OUR EXPORT CONTROL
COMPLIANCE
SERVICES ARE FOR

  • TECHNOLOGY & DEFENCE
    MANUFACTURERS

    Needing rigorous end‑use
    and end‑user controls

  • AEROSPACE &
    ELECTRONICS FIRMS

    Exporting dual‑use
    components

  • RESEARCH INSTITUTES &
    UNIVERSITIES

    Handling controlled
    technical data

  • PRIVATE EQUITY &
    PORTFOLIO TEAMS

    Identifying hidden export‑control
    liabilities pre‑deal

  • LOGISTICS PROVIDERS &
    CUSTOMS BROKERS

    Requiring white‑label
    export‑controls support

  • DON’T SEE
    YOURSELF HERE?

    Every situation is unique.
    Contact us to discuss your
    specific challenge and
    explore a tailored solution.

TRUSTED BY LEADERS IN IN LOGISTICS, MANUFACTURING, TECH, RETAIL, AND BEYOND

  • We found clearBorder’s training to be well structured, relevant, up-to-date and informative. The real life imperfect examples they provided us with throughout the training, placed our team in the shoes of the retailers and required them to consider the impact of the decisions they have to make. The knowledge gained from this training will be invaluable when we’re assisting our customers.

    Metapack

  • Fantastic in-depth training that has differentiated my team on projects and we’ve made mandatory for everyone going forwards

    Harry Tayler, Borders Lead, Palantir UK

  • clearBorder’s advice is clear, informative, and available when we need it. It has proved invaluable in helping our team and partners navigate customs and shipping requirements in China, the EU and UK.

    Jamieson Wellness Inc., Canada

  • clearBorder has offered us in depth analysis and guidance on how we can improve our customs procedures, resulting in greater efficiency, not only in the day to day processes but in creating a robust Customs Policy.
    Friendly and helpful…every question answered.

    Denso

  • We’re proud to be working with Capita on their market development strategy for border management services and technologies.

    Capita

  • clearBorder’s training is a great way to ensure that teams have mastered the complexities of importing and exporting in a rapidly changing field. The courses are short and digestible, with plenty of practical information to get businesses trading confidently.

    Stephen Adams, Senior Director

ADDITIONAL IMPORT / EXPORT
CONSULTANCY SERVICES

  • Customs
    Compliance

    Customs
    Compliance

    Build audit-ready systems, streamline your declarations, and stay aligned with evolving trade rules. From classification to valuation, we make compliance a source of confidence – not concern.

  • Export
    Controls

    Export
    Controls

    Get clarity on sensitive goods, licensing, and jurisdictional overlap. We help you avoid reputational damage, navigate dual-use and military controls, and stay compliant with UK, EU and US regulations.

  • SPS
    Controls

    SPS
    Controls

    Trade confidently in food, plant and animal products. We simplify sanitary and phytosanitary rules and help you manage inspection points, certificates, and high-risk goods.

  • Complex
    Goods

    Complex
    Goods

    Importing or exporting high-risk or regulated items? We help you navigate sector-specific rules, port procedures, and data requirements, especially through complicated trade corridors.

  • Governance

    Governance

    Turn reactive compliance into strategic infrastructure. We help you design roles, controls, and documentation that satisfy boards, regulators, and investors.

  • Strategy &
    Horizon Scanning

    Strategy &
    Horizon Scanning

    See around corners. From geopolitical risk to regulatory change, we help you anticipate disruption and align your trade strategy to what’s coming next.

Expert perspectives for complex international trade

INSIGHTS & STRATEGIC THINKING

  • 08 Oct 2025

    Introducing our new podcast series ‘Borders for the Boardroom’

    Read more
    Read more
  • 20 Aug 2025

    Why HR-export control alignment matters – now more than ever

    Read more
    Read more

FAQs | EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE SERVICES

  • Every country (and every end‑use) carries its own rules. We map your products against UK ECJU lists and US EAR/ITAR classifications, and then tailor licence applications for each jurisdiction.

    Whether you’re shipping to allied markets or controlled‑goods hotspots, our approach ensures you meet both local customs regulations and global sanctions obligations.

  • A robust compliance audit converts hidden risks into cost savings. Typically, our clients recover consultancy fees through avoided licence rejections, faster approvals, and reduced penalties. Beyond direct savings, you’ll also benefit from streamlined workflows that free your team to focus on strategic growth rather than urgent remediation.

  • US export controls apply extra‑territorially to any US‑origin technology in your product. We navigate both EAR (dual‑use) and ITAR (defence‑related) frameworks, handling everything from commodity classification to end‑user screening – so you don’t incur accidental breaches or licence backlogs.

  • Organisations often underestimate the depth of due‑diligence required: incomplete vetting, outdated watchlists, or assumptions about “trusted” partners. Our expert teams deploy proprietary screening processes and real‑time sanctions monitoring to catch gaps before they become enforcement actions.

  • Scalability is built in. We establish a central compliance framework – policies, roles, workflows – and then federate it to site‑specific teams via targeted training, system integrations, and regional champions.

    This hybrid model ensures consistent controls without stifling local agility.

  • For PE firms and acquirers, export‑control liabilities can derail deals. We conduct targeted due‑diligence assessments, identifying potential licence gaps or non‑compliance triggers and quantifying remediation costs, so you enter negotiations with full visibility and confidence.

  • Definitely. We provide tailored compliance bulletins and on‑demand alerts – covering EU, UK, US, and multilateral sanctions – so your legal, compliance, and operations teams never miss a regulatory update. We’re here to remove the background noise, delivering only the changes that actually matter to your trade profile.

  • Absolutely. Whether you’re dealing with emerging tech, controlled software, or rare dual‑use components, we’ll develop tailored end‑to‑end workflows – covering classification, licensing, end‑user verification, and post‑shipment controls – that integrate seamlessly with your existing systems.

  • Simply book a consultation today. We’ll have an open, strategic conversation about where you are, where the risk or complexity sits, and how we can help. There’s no obligation, just an opportunity to access expert perspectives before your next move.