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Unlicensed Tech Data Exports: Breaking Down the Vizocom ICT EAR Violation
Did you know that uploading a technical drawing to an offshore supplier portal is legally the exact same as shipping a controlled item across the border?
In this episode of The Trade Compliance Brief, we break down the February 2026 Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Final Order against Vizocom ICT. What started as a routine procurement effort for military radio antennas turned into a massive Export Administration Regulations (EAR) violation, a deliberate supply chain cover-up, and a $374,474 civil penalty.
We dissect the critical mistakes made by Vizocom, starting with uploading…
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