Measurement Specialties, Inc. is firmly committed to integrity, security and compliance with United States and/or local export laws and regulations. Under no circumstance will MEAS knowingly export products and/or technology contrary to U.S. and/or local export laws and regulations.
Export Compliance Team
The Export Compliance Team (ECT) is our corporate resource for information regarding US and/or local export regulatory requirements. They develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US and/or local export and import laws and regulations. In addition to the ECT, each Measurement Specialties facility has local resources who have been trained on export compliance matters. For assistance regarding the export or import of Measurement Specialties products, please direct inquiries to your local sales office. For further assistance, please contact the Measurement Specialties Export Compliance Team at exportcompliance@meas-spec.com.
Export Control Classification Numbers
Each MEAS business group maintains a product matrix that identifies nuclear, military and dual-use products that require export or re-export licenses for international shipments. To obtain the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) relevant to a particular product, please contact your local sales office or the ECT at exportcompliance@meas-spec.com.
Exports/Re-Exports
US export controls regulate the shipment of products and technology of US origin that are re-exported to parties and places around the world. If you are exporting or re-exporting Measurement Specialties products of US origin, it is your responsibility to ascertain your compliance obligations in accordance with the requirements of the US export laws and regulations, as well as any local export laws and regulations that may apply. Measurement Specialties recommends consulting legal counsel or the applicable government agencies in your particular country.
Prohibited End-Uses
Military:
Measurement Specialties products, components and technical information of US origin that are specifically designed, developed, configured, adapted, or modified for a military application and are identified on the United States Munitions List (USML) are controlled for export by the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Export of US products, components and/or technical information of this type likely requires an export license or related approval from the DDTC.
Nuclear:
Measurement Specialties products and components of US origin that are specifically designed or prepared for a nuclear reactor or plant are controlled for export and likely require a license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). These controls apply in particular to exports of products and components for use inside the containment area of nuclear power plants. Note that certain technical information (technology) related to the production of nuclear material or related to the components and products especially designed or prepared for use with a nuclear reactor may be controlled for export by the Department of Energy.
Dual Use:
Measurement Specialties products and technology intended for use in legitimate commercial applications may also be diverted to military, nuclear or terrorist applications. A variety of these dual-use US-origin Measurement Specialties products and technology require export licenses from Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Products manufactured in other countries or technology developed in other countries must comply with the laws and regulations of the national regulatory agencies controlling exports of dual use items and technologies in those countries.
Economic Sanctions and Prohibited Parties
The U.S. maintains economic sanctions against Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. The export, re-export, sale, supply, or service, directly or indirectly, from the US or by a US person, wherever located, to any of these countries is strictly prohibited without prior authorization by the US government. The US and other foreign governments also maintain lists of individuals, companies, vessels, etc. with which Measurement Specialties and others may not transact business:
Neither Measurement Specialties nor its customers may deal with any party you know or have reason to know is involved in the design, development, manufacture or production of nuclear technology, or nuclear, biological or chemical "weapons of mass destruction".
DISCLAIMERS:
Measurement Specialties has provided the export information on this site for information purposes only and it is not intended to constitute legal advice or to be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney. The information on this site may change without notice and it is your obligation as an exporter or re-exporter to comply with all US and/or local export laws and regulations. Therefore, you are urged to consult applicable US and/or local export laws and regulations before exporting or re-exporting Measurement Specialties products. Measurement Specialties makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of the information and it is used at the user's own risk. Use of this information is without recourse to Measurement Specialties and Measurement Specialties will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages incurred by the user or any third party arising from any use of the information on this site.