If a potential export match is found, what should happen according to best practices?

When a potential export match is found, best practices dictate that you should immediately cancel the order or shipment. This is essential to ensure compliance with export control regulations and to avoid inadvertently violating laws related to trade with certain countries or entities. If a match flags a possible concern, such as involvement with a sanctioned party or a potential end-use violation, it is crucial to halt any potential transactions to mitigate legal and financial risks.

Proceeding with the shipment without addressing the match could lead to severe penalties, including fines and restrictions on future business operations. Consulting legal counsel, while a prudent step, typically occurs after identifying a potential issue, not before taking action. Notifying the shipping line does not address the critical need to assess and respond to the flagged export match properly, as their involvement does not resolve any underlying compliance issues. Therefore, immediately canceling the order is the safest course of action to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.