Export Controls

Q(1): What do I need to do if I am a Stanford researcher that needs to travel outside of the US with my Stanford-owned laptop, cell phone, PDA or Flash Drive?

1. Review the preamble to the Annual TMP (Laptop) Certification

2. If all requirements are met, complete and submit the Certification.

1. Review the Stanford Export Control Decision Tree to determine if your item is on an export control list.

2. Contact Stanford’s Export Control Officer (4-7072) if your item is on a list or if you need assistance.

3. Screen your recipient and your recipient’s organization against US export control Restricted Party Lists.

4. Document your export by filing the appropriate export control form.

Q(3): What do I need to do if I am shipping a dangerous or hazardous good outside of the US?

Review the EH&S Dangerous Goods Decision Tree and follow the instructions.

Q(4): What do I need to do if I want to ship an item internationally via FedEx to take advantage of Stanford’s discounted pricing arrangement with them?

1. Review Stanford’s dedicated FedEx webpage. International shipping instructions are located in the lower left-hand column.

2. Follow the “If Yes, Then” steps for Q(2) above.

Q(5): What do I need to do if I need to sign a Non-Disclosure or Confidentiality Agreement to make sure I’m export control compliant?

Review Stanford’s webpage on the Handling of Non-Disclosure or Confidentiality Agreements.

Immediately contact Stanford’s Export Control Officer (4-7072) so he can determine if you can travel to these countries without an export license. Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Libya and Sudan are subject to US financial and trade sanctions. Travel to and transactions with these countries are tightly regulated.