Facebook Linkedin
Request a Quote

Exporter of Record

Exporter of Record (EOR) Services

Navigate Global Tech Exports Effortlessly

Exporting IT equipment involves a maze of regulatory and logistical challenges. Carra Globe’s Exporter of Record (EOR) service acts as your legal exporter, managing all aspects of export compliance, customs clearance, and documentation.
Request a Compliance Quote

A Partnership Built on Technical Expertise

We specialize in exporting high-value IT and telecom hardware. Our team’s deep regulatory expertise across major global regimes ensures your shipments are always compliant. We transfer all legal liability, giving you peace of mind and end-to-end control over your exports.

Proven technical export focus

We specialize in IT systems, telecommunications gear, semiconductor and data‑center equipment — not general goods. Our team understands what makes these items controlled, sensitive, or high‑risk.

Regulatory expertise across major regimes

With licensing specialists experienced in U.S. EAR/ITAR, EU Dual Use Regulation, India export controls, and GCC / African compliance, we keep you aligned globally.

Full legal liability transfer

By acting as Exporter of Record, Carra Globe takes on all legal liability as noted on export filings—while you maintain full ownership and control over goods and commercial decisions.

End‑to‑end transparency and control

You stay informed at every step—shipment tracking, customs status reports, documentation package, licensing status—via our secure client portal.

Cost‑effective and scalable

We structure service packages to scale with your IT hardware shipments volume and technical complexity—from ad‑hoc exports to regular multi‑country rollout of hardware systems.

Seamless coordination

Speak with one point of contact handling export licensing, customs filing, freight booking, and clearance at destination—even when exporting to multiple countries from multiple origin points.
Our Services

Core Exporter of Record Services for IT Equipment

Seamless coordination

  • Encryption‑enabled devices, dual‑use parts, semiconductor manufacturing gear, heavy compute equipment
  • Secure consultation on export licensing regimes: U.S. BIS (EAR), EU Dual‑Use Regulation, India Export Policy Order, local controllers.
  • Handling Certifications & license applications (e.g. BIS license, EU license request), preparing documentation, risk analysis, end‑user statements and ITAR exemptions.

Harmonized System (HS) Code Management

  • Precise tariff classification for every piece of hardware—from rackmount servers (HS 8471) to optical transceivers (HS 8541) and smart devices (HS 8517).
  • Regular updates aligned with global coding changes.
  • Managing duties, exemptions, and preferential treatment under trade agreements like GSP, CEPA

Duties, Taxes, and Customs Clearance

  • Estimation and optimization of import duty, VAT/GST, excise, or other levies at destination.
  • Arranging bonded movement or temporary import if needed for shows or maintenance.
  • Handling customs entry submission, pre‑release processing, penalty mitigation, customs audits, and post‑clearance validation.

Export Documentation & Regulatory Filings

  • Commercial invoice, packing list, export declarations (e.g. U.S. AES filings, EU’s ECS/EXS), licenses, Certificates of Origin, Technical Data Sheets, End‑User Certificates.
  • Technical specification sheets, test reports (e.g. CE / FCC certificates), RoHS / REACH compliance.
  • De‑installation/re‑installation documents for cross‑border IT hardware setup jobs.

High‑Value and Sensitive Cargo Handling

  • IT equipment often includes expensive and fragile components—processors, storage arrays, GPU modules, optics.
  • Comprehensive cargo insurance coordination, secure transport (air, road, sea), temperature or humidity‑controlled packaging, anti‑static and shock‑proof crating.
  • De‑installation/re‑installation documents for cross‑border IT hardware setup jobs.

Destination Regulation Compliance

  • Each destination (EU, UK, GCC, Africa) has specific import documentation and tax regimes.
  • Local customs brokerage, inspection coordination, quarantine compliance (particularly for refurbished or battery‑powered devices), mandatory registration (e.g. WEEE/WRAP in EU).
  • Customs bond, refunds, deferments or VAT deferment schemes

Reverse Logistics & Returns Management

  • Managing export returns from overseas clients/back‑repair of faulty IT hardware.
  • Re‑exporting refurbished or repaired items, handling duties refunds or duty drawback, or coordinating re‑importation processes.

End‑to‑End Risk Mitigation and Compliance Support

  • Pre‑export risk assessments, embargo/sanction check screening (e.g. restricted persons lists, denied‑party lists).
  • Monitoring export compliance updates, adjusting processes, and delivering compliance training for your teams.
  • Ensuring alignment with global anti‑bribery, AML, trade restrictions and cybersecurity norms.
We Handle Borders. You Handle Business.

What is an Exporter of Record?

The Exporter of Record definition is straightforward yet critical: the Exporter of Record (EOR) is the legal entity responsible for ensuring that goods are properly documented, licensed, and compliant with all export regulations when leaving a country.In global trade, the EOR meaning in trade centers on full accountability for lawful export, covering classification, licensing, customs declarations, and regulatory compliance.If there is no qualified EOR, international shipments risk being fined, seized, or delayed indefinitely. Explain the role of Exporter of Record.

  • Full Export Documentation & Licensing
  • Correct Product Classification
  • Customs Declarations & Filings
  • Regulatory Compliance Management

Why Exporter of Record (EOR) Matters for IT and Tech Hardware

By acting as your Exporter of Record, Carra Globe assumes full legal liability as the exporter on customs paperwork. That means your team is freed from complex regulatory oversight, while you remain in full control of commercial decisions. We take care of the rest.

High‑risk, highly regulated product category

IT equipment often contains encryption, controlled technologies, dual‑use parts, or components requiring export licenses. A single misstep can lead to severe penalties or blocked shipments.

Complex classification and tariff codes

Harmonized System (HS) codes for servers, telecom hardware, printed circuit boards, power supplies, or embedded chips must be accurately declared. Misclassification may delay shipments or trigger audits.

Multi‑jurisdictional compliance

Regulations differ between jurisdictions—USA’s EAR/ITAR, EU export control regulations, UK Control List, Africa’s export licensing regime, and even destination‑country import compliance.

Logistics and origin rules

Determining origin rules of components, handling free trade agreements (FTA), preference documentation (e.g. Certificates of Origin), and navigating bonded warehouses all require expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between EOR vs. IOR vs. DDP?
Exporter of Record (EOR): Carra Globe is legally responsible for export compliance, but you remain the owner and deal with the customer. Importer of Record (IOR): A partner is legally responsible for import compliance in the destination country. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP): The seller arranges logistics and pays duties/taxes, but control and ownership transfer differ. Carra Globe can coordinate with your IOR or act in parallel.
Yes, but only if the company has a legal entity registered in the export country and possesses the necessary compliance expertise, licenses, and regulatory approvals. Otherwise, a third-party EOR is required.
Product technical datasheets and descriptions Country of origin/assembly information License‑sensitive component details (e.g. encryption, chipsets) Destination details (end user, import agent, final use)
Licensing timelines vary: U.S. EAR license requests usually take 2–6 weeks, EU dual‑use licenses 1–3 months, and Rush processing or rolling licenses may be possible.
Absolutely. We handle temporary export customs clearance (carnets or temporary export documents), re‑import documentation, and bonded logistics for events, trade fairs, onsite maintenance or test equipment deployment.
We have experience navigating refurbished IT hardware exports, battery‑powered devices, device sanitation standards, environmental and hazardous waste rules (WEEE). We assist with obtaining import permits, conducting testing, and coordinating customs for these goods.
We have a global network and licensing presence spanning key IT export hubs— USA, EU / UK, UAE / GCC, and select Asian and African markets. We partner with established customs brokers and freight providers to ensure seamless clearance worldwide.
An EOR specialized in ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) ensures proper licensing, maintains audit records, and prevents unauthorized exports of controlled items.
Suppose the EOR misclassifies goods, fails to obtain licenses, or violates export laws. In such cases, penalties may include fines, seizure of shipments, legal prosecution, and loss of export privileges, both for the EOR and, in some instances, the shipper.

Request a Quote