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International Trade And Customs

Exporter of Record (EOR) Agreement

Drafting Exporter of Record agreements manually requires hours of research across U.S. Customs regulations, EAR/ITAR requirements, and trade compliance standards. Attorneys must verify citations from multiple government sources, ensure regulatory accuracy, and customize complex indemnification clauses—all while managing tight client deadlines.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow5.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 27.5x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting Exporter of Record agreements manually requires hours of research across U.S. Customs regulations, EAR/ITAR requirements, and trade compliance standards. Attorneys must verify citations from multiple government sources, ensure regulatory accuracy, and customize complex indemnification clauses—all while managing tight client deadlines.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates EOR agreement drafting by intelligently researching U.S. Customs, export control regulations, and trade law sources in real-time. The AI generates compliant agreements with verified citations from official government resources, reducing 5+ hours of work to minutes while ensuring regulatory accuracy.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Automated research of U.S. Customs, EAR, and ITAR regulations with verified citations

Generate complete EOR agreements in 12 minutes vs. 5+ hours manually

Built-in compliance checks against current export control requirements

Intelligent integration of your business context and prior agreements

Professionally formatted documents ready for client review and execution

What you'll receive

Parties
Recitals
Definitions
Appointment and Scope
Responsibilities of EOR
Responsibilities of Principal
Compliance and Representations
Indemnification and Liability
Term and Termination
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Signatures

Document requirements

Required

  • Business Context Documents

Optional

  • Prior Export Agreements
  • Compliance Documentation

Perfect for

International Trade Attorney
Customs Law Specialist
Corporate Counsel (Import/Export)
Trade Compliance Paralegal
Export Control Lawyer
In-House Trade Counsel

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Corporate General80% relevant

Corporations engaged in international business operations require EOR agreements to structure export relationships and manage regulatory compliance when selling products abroad.

Corporate counsel regularly draft and negotiate EOR agreements as part of international business expansion, supply chain management, and cross-border commercial relationships requiring export compliance.

EOR agreements are commercial contracts that establish the legal framework for export transactions, defining parties' rights, obligations, indemnification, and liability in international trade deals.

Transactional attorneys draft EOR agreements as part of broader commercial arrangements, requiring expertise in contract structuring, risk allocation, and compliance integration similar to other commercial agreements.

Government contractors exporting defense articles or dual-use items under federal contracts must establish compliant EOR relationships that satisfy ITAR, EAR, and federal acquisition regulations.

Government contracts attorneys handle export control compliance for defense and technology contractors, requiring EOR agreements that integrate federal procurement requirements with export regulations.

During M&A due diligence and post-closing integration, companies must review existing EOR agreements and establish new export compliance frameworks for combined entities engaged in international trade.

M&A transactions involving companies with international operations require assessment of export compliance obligations, assumption or termination of EOR agreements, and integration of trade compliance programs.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark ensure my EOR agreement complies with current export regulations?

A

CaseMark searches official U.S. government sources including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAR, and ITAR databases in real-time during drafting. The AI verifies all regulatory citations and incorporates the latest compliance requirements, ensuring your agreement reflects current export control standards.

Q

Can I customize the EOR agreement for specific industries or export types?

A

Yes. CaseMark analyzes your uploaded business context documents and tailors the agreement to your specific export scenario. The AI adapts definitions, scope, and compliance clauses based on your industry, product types, and regulatory environment while maintaining legal accuracy.

Q

What sources does CaseMark cite when drafting EOR agreements?

A

CaseMark cites authoritative sources including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and recognized legal resources. All citations are verified and linked to ensure reliability and support your legal analysis.

Q

How much time can I save using CaseMark for EOR agreement drafting?

A

CaseMark reduces drafting time from 5-6 hours to approximately 12 minutes. The AI handles regulatory research, citation verification, and document assembly automatically, allowing you to focus on client-specific customization and strategic advice rather than manual research and formatting.

Q

Does CaseMark include indemnification and liability clauses for export compliance?

A

Yes. CaseMark automatically generates comprehensive indemnification and liability provisions tailored to export compliance risks. The AI draws from best practices in trade law and can reference your prior agreements to maintain consistency with your firm's preferred language and risk allocation.

Q

Can CaseMark help with both EAR and ITAR compliance in the same agreement?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark researches and incorporates requirements from both Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as applicable. The AI identifies which regulatory framework applies to your export scenario and includes appropriate compliance representations and warranties.

Q

What if I have existing EOR agreements I want to use as templates?

A

CaseMark's RAG technology analyzes your uploaded prior agreements to maintain consistency with your established language and preferences. The AI incorporates your firm's standard clauses while updating regulatory citations and compliance provisions to reflect current requirements, giving you the best of both customization and accuracy.