Export Control

DMG MORI's basic approach is to follow the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (hereinafter referred to as “Foreign Exchange Act”) when exporting goods, supplying technologies, and conducting agency transactions. Our Export Control Committee consists of all the board members and is chaired by the President & Representative Director. The Committee stipulates and amends internal rules, such as the “DMG MORI Export Control Program,” and appoints persons in charge of operation. The Export Control Department is responsible for operation of the program. It evaluates customers and makes applications for export licenses to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (hereinafter referred to as “METI”). According to DMG MORI's export control system, approval by the Export Control Department must be obtained for every item to be exported or technology to be supplied overseas. In addition, the Human Resources Department makes training plans on export control and the Internal Audit Department audits the operation.

1. Pre-export assessment

Prior to export, we need to confirm whether the companies or organizations that are going to purchase our products and services plan to utilize DMG MORI's machines only for civil use and not for military purposes that pose a threat to international peace and stability. We first check the content of business of those customers and whether the desired products are subject to the Foreign Exchange Act or other export control regulations. After receiving the order, we perform thorough customer background investigations based on documents and visits. Thereafter, we apply for an export license to METI. After receiving the license, we conduct a final check before shipment of the machines ordered. In addition to Japan-made products, we recently started to apply the same procedures to machines produced in the United States, Europe (Germany, etc.), China, and India as well to ensure compliance with both local and Japanese laws. If we have any doubt during the above-mentioned process that our products may be used for military purposes, the head of the Export Control Department will be informed, and the Export Control Committee will make the final decision.

2. Post-export procedures

Continuous monitoring and control after export is important to guarantee proper usage of our machines. DMG MORI equips all machines with GPS-based devices for detection of machine relocation to prevent military usage by third parties through unauthorized sale or after bankruptcy. To unlock and activate the machines, authorized employees responsible for export control must register the GPS information of the location where the machine is to be installed and the name of the employee who is to visit the site. When our employees visit the location, they must obtain the GPS information once again on-site and confirm that both data are identical. In case of unauthorized relocation, the machine remains deactivated.