Export Policy

EXPORT POLICY AND RESTRICTIONS

The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control administer export control regulations that affect some of our products. Surge Tactical request that you (the “Customer”) read and familiarize yourself with the following regarding certain applicable export regulations.

The sale, transfer, transportation, or shipment outside of the U.S. of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with U.S. export control laws and regulations, including proper export licensing, documentation or authorization, is strictly prohibited and may result in civil penalties and/or constitute a federal crime. Surge Tactical will not engage in any transaction that requires the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products.

If you should have any questions or require additional information regarding export regulations please contact us or contact the:

U.S. Department of Commerce U.S.
Bureau of Industry and Security
Office of Exporter Services
PH (202) 482-4811
Website: http://www.bis.doc.gov

Department of State
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Response Team
PH (202) 663-1282
Website: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov

U.S. Department of the Treasury
Office of Foreign Assets Controls
Tel.: (202) 622-2480
Website: http://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-of-Foreign-Assets-Control.aspx

We thank you for your cooperation in helping us safeguard against illegal exportation of products obtained at Surge Tactical.

  

Export Regulations

Export of night vision equipment and optical sighting equipment is controlled by the U.S. Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls, in accordance with International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations Part 120—130 and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) U.S. Department of Commerce.

It is unlawful to export, or attempt to export or otherwise transfer or sell any hardware or technical data or furnish any service to any foreign person, whether abroad or in the United States, for which a license or written approval of the U.S. Government is required, without first obtaining the required license or written approval from the Department of the U.S. Government having jurisdiction.

It is the Resellers/End Users responsibility to request and obtain export licenses for the export of the subject items, and to ensure that the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations and administrative policies are met. Sales or transfers to entities on the List of Debarred Parties, Denied Persons list and Embargoed Countries are strictly prohibited.

These lists can be found at the above US Government websites or at the following links below:
 

Specially Designated Nationals list:

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/specially-designated-nationals-and-blocked-persons-list-sdn-human-readable-lists

Debarred list:

https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=c22d1833dbb8d300d0a370131f9619f0
 
Nonproliferation Sanctions:

http://www.state.gov/t/isn/c15231.htm

Embargoed Countries (see part 746) and OFAC Sanctions Programs:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-15/subtitle-B/chapter-VII/subchapter-C/part-746


• Export of GEN-3 night vision equipment from the United States without a valid export permit issued by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls is strictly prohibited.

• Generation 4, autogated/filmless technology is not available for export. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.

By completing your order, you agree to the following:

I understand that some products obtained from Surge tactical are subject to one or more of the export control laws and regulations of the U.S. Government and that they fall under the control jurisdiction of either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce.

I understand that it is unlawful to export or reexport, or to attempt to export or reexport, any of these products, for which a license or written approval of the U.S. Government is required, without first obtaining any license or written approval required from the Department of the U.S. Government having jurisdiction.

I further understand that sales or transfers of any regulated products to individuals, entities and countries named in the lists referenced are strictly prohibited.

I must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) in order to purchase ITAR controlled items.

“U.S. Person” for this purposes is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C.1101 (a) (20), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) and “US Company” as the company entity organized under the laws of the United States.

Surge Tactical is committed to obeying laws and regulations set forth by various US Government agencies such as the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Some night vision devices are available for export with the proper licensing, Surge Tactical will not be held responsible for unlawful export and only ship to addresses based in the United States for intended use in the United States.

It is the responsibility of our customers to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws. By making a purchase from surgetac.com, you certify that you are aware of all federal, state and local laws governing transportation and ownership of the item you are purchasing.

Surge Tactical may require a government issued ID such as Drivers License or Green Card to verify end user. We reserve the right to cancel any order placed should we find it to be restricted in any specific jurisdiction.

Restrictions on the use of night optics with a weapon vary from state to state and even locally. You are advised to learn the laws and abide by them. Surge Tactical will not be held responsible for any unlawful usage.

Export control laws and regulations are complex. Any summaries of such laws and regulations provided by Surge Tactical herein are not comprehensive and are not to be taken as legal advice or counseling.

If you have any questions on this, please Contact Us.