Common use of Import Controls Clause in Contracts

Import Controls. 8.1 The Customer shall be the importer of record and responsible for obtaining, maintaining and complying with all applicable import and official authorizations and regulatory approvals (including but not limited to import licenses, permits and customs formalities) and payment of all applicable fees, charges, duties and taxes necessary for the import of the Commodities under its own name. The Customer shall comply with all applicable import laws and regulations in the course of carrying out any importing activities. 8.2 In the event the Customer intends to appoint a third party importer to carry out importing activities on its behalf, the Customer shall notify the Company in writing the identity of the third party importer prior to such appointment and shall ensure such third party importer complies with all applicable import laws and regulations. The Customer shall remain liable to the Company for the conduct of the third party importer and shall indemnify the Company against all losses, costs or claims arising out of or in connection with any acts or omissions of the third party or Customer. 8.3 The Customer acknowledges and agrees that the Commodities are controlled by the U.S. Government and authorized for export only to the country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate consignee or Users herein identified. They may not be resold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of, to any other country or to any person other than the authorized ultimate consignee or User(s), either in their original form or after being incorporated into other items, without first obtaining approval from the U.S. government or as otherwise authorized by U.S. law and regulations.