BIS to Decommission SNAP in Early 2007
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) today sent a message to users of the SNAP system reminding them to make the transition to the new and improved SNAP-R, which includes several new functionalities. The message also indicates that "with the positive transition of many companies from SNAP to SNAP-R, SNAP is on schedule to be decommissioned in early 2007."
I have used SNAP-R to obtain a number of export licenses and commodity classifications for clients and have found the system to be far superior than the previous version of SNAP. The ability to upload PDF versions of technical specifications, product brochures and other supporting information, such as letters of explanation, is particularly useful in ensuring that the licensing officer receives the information in a timely manner. The e-mail notification system is also helpful since it is no longer necessary to constantly check SNAP to determine the status of your request and allows the license applicant to receive messages directly from the licensing officer handling your license or classification.
Labels: BIS, Export Controls
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