EVS Export FAQs
Is Max-Viz EVS technology controlled under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)?
Is an export license required for international sales?
Who is responsible for the export license processing?
How long does the export application take?
Could you explain the process for an export application?
Are there any countries that Max-Viz EVS products cannot be exported to?
Are there any countries where export does not take as long as you presented (6 – 8 weeks)?
I just want to purchase EVS in the United States and bypass the export process.
Can I have the EVS sent to a third country for installation and then ultimately take my aircraft back into my home country?
No, currently the Max-Viz EVS-1500 and EVS-600 are both controlled under Department of Commerce (DoC) jurisdiction.
Yes, depending on the country there are various documentation and regulation requirements for the application for an export license for EVS technology.
Max-Viz normally handles the export for our EVS technology as part of any sale outside the United States. We provide the basic forms which are normally a DoC BIS-711 (Statement of Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser) and an internal Export Questionnaire.
Outside of major holiday periods, applications normally take 6 to 8 weeks. However, complex applications or those where end-users are reluctant to provide personal information can significantly extend this time frame.
Once Max-Viz has a program commitment, usually evidenced by a Purchase Order and deposit, we provide the customer with a blank BIS-711 and export questionnaire to have the end-user or authorized representative fill in and submit back to Max-Viz (electronic copy first, to expedite the process, followed by hard-copy submission).
If all of the documentation is included (fully disclosed to the point where we believe we have all necessary information) our Regulatory Compliance Manager submits an electronic application to the US Department of Commerce (DoC). The application is then scrutinized by both DoC and Department of State (DoS) who investigate (1) the end-user and associated companies, (2) the intended use of the EVS, and (3) any security or safety concerns as to how the equipment will be safeguarded. From time to time, follow-up questions may be required in order to get final approval.
Once approved DoC provides Max-Viz with a Provisional Export License, which lists the specific license applicability (a specific product, a specific aircraft, country, and end-user) as well as standard provisions applicable to all EVS export licenses. The end-user is required to acknowledge and accept these requirements in writing, after which, Max-Viz is authorized to ship the EVS equipment.
If you need further information, contact Max-Viz sales. If necessary, we will involve our Export Personnel directly to get you the right answers.
Yes, as of Jan 1, 2012, we are not able to export to Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria.
Yes, as of May 22, 2009, the U.S. DoC issued a revision to the export requirement whereby requirements were relaxed for a formal export license to the following countries listed below. The process is quicker, but we must maintain the same documentation requirements. We still need to have a fully completed BIS-711 and Export Questionnaire for each program.
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States
We would not be able to sell product to anyone under these conditions. If the system was installed on your aircraft in the United States and then exported as an imbedded product, the installer will complete the export documentation.
- Can I have the EVS sent to a third country for installation and then ultimately take my aircraft back into my home country?
That is not normally a problem as maintenance facilities for your specific aircraft may reside in another country (even the United States). We would take all of these aspects into consideration when creating the export application. We have done this a number of times without any problems.