Export Compliance

US law prohibits the export and re-export of Specialty Photonics products, services, and technologies to the US embargoed/sanctioned countries of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria, or to any individual or entity identified by the US Government as restricted or prohibited. Such individuals or entities are normally listed on one of the following lists: Specially Designated Nationals List, Debarred List, Denied Parties List, Entity List, and the Unverified List. These Lists are maintained in real time by the US Government (not OFS).

Specialty Photonics products, services, and technologies are restricted for certain applications (end uses). For restricted end-use information, please visit the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), specifically part 736, General Prohibitions, part 744, Control Policy, and part 446, Embargoes and other Special Controls.

US law prohibits US companies and their affilitiates from participating in boycott requests. US law also requires that US companies report such boycott requests to the government. It is our policy to not engage in inquiries or business transactions involving any boycotts not sanctioned by the US and to adhere to the reporting policies of the US. This policy is applicable to all employees, account executives, manufacturer’s representatives, and international distributors.

US law prohibits US companies, their affiliates and anyone authorized to negotiate business on their behalf from initiating or receiving bribes from foreign governments, entities acting on behalf of a government agency, or political officials. It is our own policy to not engage in any kind of bribery activity.

The US Customs Border Patrol has jurisdiction over all imports into the United States. While quota regulations do not necessarily apply to components we procure internationally, we must abide by regulations for proper product classification, description, value, and country of origin, among others. At this time, although we maintain a program to ensure US Customs Border Patrol compliance, we are not C-TPAT certified.