{"id":4304,"date":"2026-05-17T04:57:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T04:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/export-compliance\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T04:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T04:57:22","slug":"export-compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/ta\/export-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Export Compliance &#038; Trade Sanctions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n.sle-pg{font-family:Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;color:#1A202C;width:100%;}\r\n.sle-pg *{box-sizing:border-box;}\r\n.sle-legal-hero{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#6E102F 0%,#8D153A 100%);padding:56px 24px 64px;text-align:center;color:#fff;}\r\n.sle-legal-hero__inner{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;}\r\n.sle-legal-hero__kicker{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,183,3,.18);border:1px solid rgba(255,183,3,.5);color:#FFB81C;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:14px;}\r\n.sle-legal-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,4vw,2.5rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;}\r\n.sle-legal-hero__updated{font-size:.875rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin:0;}\r\n.sle-legal-body{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;padding:56px 24px;}\r\n.sle-legal-body h2{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:800;color:#8D153A;margin:32px 0 12px;padding-top:24px;border-top:2px solid #FFB81C;display:inline-block;padding-right:24px;}\r\n.sle-legal-body h2:first-child{margin-top:0;padding-top:0;border-top:none;}\r\n.sle-legal-body h3{font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:700;color:#1A202C;margin:18px 0 8px;}\r\n.sle-legal-body p{font-size:.9375rem;color:#1A202C;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;}\r\n.sle-legal-body ul,.sle-legal-body ol{margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:24px;}\r\n.sle-legal-body li{font-size:.9375rem;color:#1A202C;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:6px;}\r\n.sle-legal-body a{color:#8D153A;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#FFB81C;text-underline-offset:3px;}\r\n.sle-legal-body a:hover{color:#FFB81C;}\r\n.sle-legal-body strong{color:#8D153A;}\r\n.sle-legal-body table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:.875rem;}\r\n.sle-legal-body th,.sle-legal-body td{border:1px solid #E2E8F0;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}\r\n.sle-legal-body th{background:#F8FAFB;color:#8D153A;font-weight:700;font-size:.8125rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;}\r\n.sle-legal-callout{background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #FFB81C;padding:14px 18px;margin:14px 0;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;}\r\n.sle-legal-callout p{margin:0;font-size:.875rem;color:#6E102F;}\r\n.sle-legal-cta{background:#F8FAFB;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 28px;margin-top:40px;text-align:center;}\r\n.sle-legal-cta h3{font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:800;color:#8D153A;margin:0 0 6px;}\r\n.sle-legal-cta p{font-size:.9rem;color:#5A6A7A;margin:0 0 14px;}\r\n.sle-legal-cta a{display:inline-block;background:#FFB81C;color:#6E102F;font-weight:700;padding:11px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-size:.9rem;transition:transform .18s,background .18s,box-shadow .18s;}\r\n.sle-legal-cta a:hover{background:#C8910C;color:#6E102F;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(255, 184, 28,.35);}\r\n@media (max-width:600px){.sle-legal-hero{padding:40px 20px 48px;}.sle-legal-body{padding:36px 20px;}}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"sle-pg\">\r\n<section class=\"sle-legal-hero\">\r\n<div class=\"sle-legal-hero__inner\">\r\n<span class=\"sle-legal-hero__kicker\">\u0b9a\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc2\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0bb5<\/span>\r\n<h1>Export Compliance &amp; Trade Sanctions Policy<\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"sle-legal-hero__updated\">\u0b95\u0b9f\u0bc8\u0b9a\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bbe\u0b95 \u0baa\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba4\u0bc1: \u0bae\u0bc7 2026<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<article class=\"sle-legal-body\">\r\n<h2>1. Scope &amp; Purpose<\/h2>\r\n<p>SriLankaExport.com, operated by Harker International (Private) Limited (Reg. No. PV 00338032), Kandy, Sri Lanka, facilitates international trade between Sri Lankan exporters and global buyers. As an operator of a cross-border B2B marketplace, we comply with applicable export-control and sanctions regimes, and we require both Vendors and Buyers on the platform to do the same.<\/p>\r\n<p>This policy is the operational baseline. It does not replace your own obligation to know and comply with the law applicable to your transactions, your jurisdiction, and your destination market.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>2. Applicable Regimes<\/h2>\r\n<p>By using SriLankaExport.com you acknowledge that the following regimes may apply to your transactions and you are responsible for compliance with whichever apply to you:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Sri Lankan export controls<\/strong> &mdash; Imports and Exports (Control) Act and regulations issued thereunder; Customs Ordinance; Sri Lanka Export Development Board licensing for restricted commodities.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>U.S. sanctions<\/strong> &mdash; Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs and the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>European Union sanctions<\/strong> &mdash; EU Consolidated List of restricted parties and sectoral measures.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>United Kingdom sanctions<\/strong> &mdash; OFSI Consolidated List.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>United Nations Security Council<\/strong> sanctions.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Destination-country import controls<\/strong> &mdash; customs, food safety, agricultural, and end-use restrictions of the importing country.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>3. Prohibited Destinations &mdash; Comprehensive Embargo<\/h2>\r\n<p>The platform does not facilitate transactions involving shipment to, transit through, or transfer for the benefit of the following territories:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Cuba<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Iran<\/strong> (Islamic Republic of)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>North Korea<\/strong> (Democratic People&rsquo;s Republic of Korea)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Syria<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk<\/strong> regions of Ukraine (occupied territories)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Orders to these destinations cannot be placed; the checkout process is restricted at the country\/region level. If you have a humanitarian or specifically licensed exception, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@harker.international\">info@harker.international<\/a> in advance &mdash; we do not process such orders without prior written authorisation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>4. Partially Restricted Destinations<\/h2>\r\n<p>The following destinations are subject to specific sanctions regimes that may require additional documentation, end-use certification, or specific licensing before a transaction can proceed:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Russian Federation<\/strong> &mdash; sectoral sanctions on energy, finance, dual-use; certain luxury and high-end goods restricted.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Belarus<\/strong> &mdash; sectoral sanctions linked to Russian regime.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Myanmar (Burma)<\/strong> &mdash; military-linked entities and certain commodity flows restricted.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Sudan<\/strong> &mdash; targeted sanctions on listed individuals and entities.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Venezuela<\/strong> &mdash; targeted sanctions on listed entities and certain sectors.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>For these destinations we require the Buyer to provide a written end-use certification and the Vendor to confirm screening of the consignee against the SDN, EU, UK, and UN lists before the order can be released.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>5. End-Use Restrictions<\/h2>\r\n<p>Irrespective of destination, the platform is not to be used for the following end-uses:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Military, paramilitary, or weapons-related applications.<\/li>\r\n<li>Nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons programs or delivery systems.<\/li>\r\n<li>Dual-use end-uses requiring an export licence the parties do not hold.<\/li>\r\n<li>Diversion to a sanctioned end-user or unauthorised onward sale.<\/li>\r\n<li>Activities that violate the law of the destination, transit, or origin country.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>6. Vendor Obligations<\/h2>\r\n<p>By listing on SriLankaExport.com, Vendors agree to:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Screen each consignee against the SDN, EU Consolidated, UK OFSI, and UN sanctions lists before despatch.<\/li>\r\n<li>Refuse, document, and report any inquiry that appears intended to circumvent sanctions or end-use controls.<\/li>\r\n<li>Hold all relevant Sri Lankan export licences for restricted commodities (e.g. timber under the Forest Ordinance, certain wildlife products under CITES).<\/li>\r\n<li>Maintain shipping records, end-user statements, and customs documentation for the minimum retention period required by Sri Lankan law (typically 6 years).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>7. Buyer Obligations<\/h2>\r\n<p>By placing an order on SriLankaExport.com, Buyers represent and warrant that:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Neither the Buyer, the consignee, the end-user, nor any beneficial owner is a Restricted Party under any applicable sanctions list.<\/li>\r\n<li>The goods will not be re-exported, transhipped, or diverted to a Prohibited Destination or for a Prohibited End-Use.<\/li>\r\n<li>The Buyer holds all import permits required by the destination country.<\/li>\r\n<li>The Buyer will cooperate with any due-diligence inquiries we make.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>8. Acknowledgement at Checkout<\/h2>\r\n<p>The checkout flow includes a mandatory acknowledgement: <em>&ldquo;I confirm this shipment is not destined for a sanctioned country or prohibited end-use, and that neither I, the consignee, nor the end-user is a Restricted Party under any applicable sanctions list.&rdquo;<\/em> Orders cannot complete without this acknowledgement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>9. Harker International&rsquo;s Right to Cancel, Freeze, or Report<\/h2>\r\n<p>We reserve the right, at any time and at our sole discretion, to: (a) cancel an order; (b) freeze associated funds and accounts pending review; (c) refuse to release goods or payouts; or (d) report a transaction to the relevant authority, where there is reasonable suspicion that this policy or applicable law has been breached.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>10. Reporting Concerns<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you become aware of a transaction or actor that may breach sanctions or this policy, please report it confidentially to <a href=\"mailto:info@harker.international\">info@harker.international<\/a> with subject &ldquo;Compliance Report&rdquo;. We will acknowledge receipt within 2 business days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sle-legal-callout\">\r\n<p><strong>Disclaimer.<\/strong> This policy is operational guidance and does not constitute legal advice. The applicable sanctions landscape changes frequently. Buyers and Vendors are responsible for obtaining their own current advice and screening.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"sle-legal-cta\">\r\n<h3>Questions about a destination or end-use?<\/h3>\r\n<p>\u0bae\u0bbf\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0ba9\u0b9e\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bb2\u0bcd <a href=\"mailto:info@harker.international\">info@harker.international<\/a> before placing an order if you are unsure whether your destination, buyer, or end-use is permitted.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"\/ta\/contact-us\/\">\u0b8e\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc8\u0ba4\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bca\u0b9f\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1 \u0b95\u0bca\u0bb3\u0bcd\u0bb3\u0bb5\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal Export Compliance &amp; Trade Sanctions Policy Last updated: May 2026 1. Scope &amp; Purpose SriLankaExport.com, operated by Harker International (Private) Limited (Reg. No. PV 00338032), Kandy, Sri Lanka, facilitates international trade between Sri Lankan exporters and global buyers. 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