Orchid eXport™
Enter the $2.5b firearm and accessories export market without the risk of compliance violations
Orchid eXport™ provides U.S. export control and compliance support for businesses with existing operations or planning to export firearms, ammunition, or related inventory. We can help your business avoid penalties and potentially even jail time by ensuring all necessary steps in the processes are completed efficiently and comply with regulations.
Customers: Exporters – Retail – Distribution – Manufacturing – Brokers
Jason Knowles
Director of Export Services
Former U.S. State Department (DDTC)
Expertise – $42 billion of Export Licenses, ITAR, EAR, OFAC, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Firearm inventory exported
Former U.S. State Department (DDTC) team members
Saved in FFL revenue due to Orchid services and software
Featured Orchid eXport™ Services
ITAR & EAR Training
Establish a foundational knowledge of export regulations and avoid costly disclosures
ITAR & EAR Licensing
Complete and submit Commerce and State Department export licensing with ease
DDTC Export Registration
Register your domestic or internationally focused firearm business
Licensing & Compliance
Have fractional ownership over a team of certified ITAR / EAR experts
Product Classification
Classify firearms, firearm parts and accessories according to USML, CCL and Schedule B classifications
Commodity Jurisdictions
Direct coordination with officials to properly classify firearm products
Customs Brokering
Understand how to navigate U.S. customs with outbound brokering
ITAR Agreements
Building and managing MLAs, TAAs, and WDAs
Export Compliance Audits
In-depth review of your export compliance program and processes
International Customer Screening
Building and managing MLAs, TAAs, and WDAs
Export Documentation
Ensure your documents are retained properly and contain required information
Benefits of Working with Orchid’s U.S. Export Control Team
Secure necessary licenses and permits
Draft and advise on the completion of necessary applications and any required supporting documentation
Compliance with regulations
Create efficiencies in the export process
Avoid common mistakes, operate compliantly and in a timely fashion
Expert guidance and support
Train leadership and staff and get answers to all of your export questions with premium support
Expand your market
Enable a foreign distribution network and sell more
Cost savings
An inexpensive service compared to the cost of violating penalties and hiring internal staff
Create efficiencies in the export process
Complete and submit export license, registration and permits
Maintain compliance with ITAR and EAR, and assist with compliance with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)
Coordinate with government agencies and other parties involved in the export process.
Expert guidance and support
We are here to offer support with all International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) operations and interactions, as well as engagements with related US government agencies. Our experts will guide your staff through customized training and on-call support.
Understand the requirements of ITAR and EAR with on-site or virtual training sessions.
Avoid common mistakes that could lead to serious violations
Get immediate response to questions about the export process
Diversify your market and increase demand
Successfully export products and information that provide a range of benefits for your business, including diversification of markets and vendors, increasing demand, reducing costs, and expanding product offerings.
Reduce the risk of relying on a single market and increase the overall stability and profitability of your business
In some cases, there may be higher demand for certain types of firearms in international markets
Exporting inventory can help your business expand product offerings
Cost savings
Avoid the costly penalties and risks associated with non-compliance with export regulations. Additionally, hiring an in-house staff to handle the export process can be more expensive compared to outsourcing to a professional export service like Orchid. In some cases, businesses may even see a reduction in the overall costs of goods sold by utilizing Orchid’s expertise and efficiency in the export process.