Commonwealth Trading Partners

Commonwealth Trading Partners CTP is a small business founded to support national security and foreign policy initiatives of the US Government.

Today, we provide solutions to both the public and private sector in a variety of domains. For domestic exporters, CTP provides commodity classification, customized training programs, compliance audits, technical documents (TAAs, TCPs, etc), and Export Management Systems (EMS or EMCP). We work closely with your experts to determine the best approach for your company. For some clients, CTP experts

provide "on-call" personnel for a series of compliance tasks, such as product/software classification or drafting technical documents, working like adjunct staff on an "as-needed" basis. For others we provide specific services on a "one-time" basis, such as Internal Audits or customized corporate training programs, thus enabling companies to plan and manage compliance initiatives effectively. Government projects focus mainly on customized software tools and export control training for foreign officials and organizations, including legal foundations, control lists, licensing, industry-government outreach and border security. We also create and deploy training and software solutions for transit/ transshipment procedures, diplomatic (soft target) security, anti-corruption and anti-terrorism. Using our proven Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies, we have created dozens of customized software and training tools and deployed them in over 500 workshops, exchanges, and conferences in sixty countries. Over time we have attracted a diverse pool of subject matter experts and local service providers that enable us to respond effectively to complex challenges around the world.

In today's turbulent political landscape, exporters must remain vigilant to  avoid inadvertent dealings with sanctioned,...
06/02/2026

In today's turbulent political landscape, exporters must remain vigilant to avoid inadvertent dealings with sanctioned, embargoed, or denied parties. The experts at CTP will show you when, where, and how you can protect your company from these expensive and damaging violations. Or we can perform these safeguards on your behalf, lessening your burden and your blood pressure. To learn more, go to https://www.ctp-inc.com/export-control-compliance/restricted-screening.

Change is inevitable with export compliance programs. The causes may be external, out of your control, like embargoes or...
05/28/2026

Change is inevitable with export compliance programs. The causes may be external, out of your control, like embargoes or modified regulations, or they may be internal, within your operation, like new products, markets, or collaborations. However they arise, your staff and procedures have to adapt to these transitions. The experts at CTP can help you build a robust compliance program and then maintain its effectiveness through all kinds of changes. To learn more, go to

Explore strategies for overcoming compliance transitions, including leveraging technology, managing regulatory changes, and addressing compliance fatigue. Learn how to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

As M&A experts know, there are many aspects to a CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) review. On...
05/26/2026

As M&A experts know, there are many aspects to a CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) review. One of the essential tasks is to determine whether any critical technologies might be released to a foreign entity. CTP experts work on behalf of several major law firms to classify, using the U. S. control lists, the products and technologies that will be transferred in the transaction. To learn more, go to:

Unlock USML Classification Expertise Utilizing CTP's 30 Years Experience. Achieve ITAR Compliance with USML Classifications, CJ Determinations and More with Expert Guidance.

Even the best export compliance program will go awry if there is no training to kick it off and then keep the learning f...
05/21/2026

Even the best export compliance program will go awry if there is no training to kick it off and then keep the learning fresh thereafter. CTP offers three types of training, each with an important purpose: General Awareness, Task Specific, and Strategic. With courses developed using Instructional Systems Design (ISD), we can teach your team in live sessions, online, or using our Learning Management System. To learn more, go to: https://www.ctp-inc.com/export-control-compliance/training

CTP Inc is an international program management company that provides global capacity-building, professional training, and export compliance services.

Worried about your export control compliance status?  Unsure what to do and when?  CTP experts will first assess the tec...
05/19/2026

Worried about your export control compliance status? Unsure what to do and when? CTP experts will first assess the technical and procedural aspects, then help you develop and deploy solutions that are customized to your company. We provide simple, operational guidance, concluding with training that provides broad awareness for the general staff and specific skills for the compliance team. To learn more, go to https://www.ctp-inc.com/export-control-compliance/policies-procedures.

Classification is Job  #1 in export control.  CTP experts will first determine what control list your products are "desc...
05/14/2026

Classification is Job #1 in export control. CTP experts will first determine what control list your products are "described" on (USML or CCL), then provide the specific classifications. These reveal whether licenses are required to the destination countries and also if there are license exceptions or exemptions available. Whether you have ten items or ten thousand, CTP experts work quickly and effectively in all technical categories. To learn more, go to https://www.ctp-inc.com/export-control-compliance/usml-classification.

CTP experts help clients navigate the export licensing process in both the DECCS and SNAP-R portals.   We provide classi...
05/12/2026

CTP experts help clients navigate the export licensing process in both the DECCS and SNAP-R portals. We provide classification determinations on USML and CCL items, advice on exceptions and exemptions, and assistance with the license applications. If you're not yet set up with DDTC (military) or BIS (commercial) accounts, we can help your company get registered and ready for licensing. To learn more, go to

Since 1993, CTP has provided law firms and private sector clients in 90+ countries with a full range of export control services pertaining to both ITAR & EAR. This typically includes commodity classifications, export licenses, customized policies & procedures, compliance audits, and customized corpo...

Exporters must comply with U.S. export regulations, be they EAR or ITAR, using policies and procedures for all critical ...
05/07/2026

Exporters must comply with U.S. export regulations, be they EAR or ITAR, using policies and procedures for all critical compliance tasks (classification, licensing, screening, technology controls, and more). CTP will develop and compile this guidance into an export control manual using our templates to make these procedures simple, effective, and inexpensive. We work with a client expert to customize these templates to the pertinent details of each company (products, org chart, IT system, etc.) then follow up with general and task-specific training to ensure a successful launch.
To learn more, go to https://www.ctp-inc.com/export-control-compliance/policies-procedures

CTP Inc is an international program management company that provides global capacity-building, professional training, and export compliance services.

Determining the correct code using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is a challenging task, complete with numerous de...
05/05/2026

Determining the correct code using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is a challenging task, complete with numerous decision trees that require specific facts and considerable knowhow. Multiple that by x items and you have a significant task that leaves you at risk of violations. Don't let this happen to you. The tariff experts at CTP experts can classify your entire inventory, a prioritized subset, or "as needed" items that included in an upcoming international transaction. To learn more, go to https://www.ctp-inc.com/articles/hts-codes-versus-schedule-b-numbers.

Understand the key differences between HTS codes and Schedule B numbers. Learn how these classification systems impact imports, exports, and compliance with trade regulations to avoid costly errors.

CTP provides export control compliance services to exporters, law firms, and government agencies throughout the world. W...
04/30/2026

CTP provides export control compliance services to exporters, law firms, and government agencies throughout the world. We specialize in commodity classification using the CCL and USML, but we provide a full suite of compliance services and solutions, including licensing, screening, training, and the development of customized procedures. After we address your immediate needs, we can progress to develop and deploy comprehensive solutions that will maintain your ongoing compliance status. Find out more via https://www.ctp-inc.com/what-we-do/export-control-compliance.

Since 1993, CTP has provided law firms and private sector clients in 90+ countries with a full range of export control services pertaining to both ITAR & EAR. This typically includes commodity classifications, export licenses, customized policies & procedures, compliance audits, and customized corpo...

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