Export Controls on a PWC?

GeeBee

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Ok, I just bought a new PWC. A real bad boy. Yamaha FZS. So I am finishing the paper work and the dealer has me sign a Yamaha document that says, "I recognize there is export controls". I cannot sell the vehicle outside of the US without permission of the US goverment nor can I sell it to people on the "control list".

Well I can understand people on the "control list", it may be dirty money but I need permission to sell it to someone in Canada? Really?

So I'm asking myself, what technology or convertable technology is in a PWC that is so important?

Maybe some of our CG folks can weigh in?
 
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Was it a generic Export Controls clause or did it specifically state that you cannot sell the PWC without government agreement?

Lawyers have added these Export Controls language to almost all contracts.

What I meant by generic, was it something like this:
Export Control
The United States controls the export of some products and information. You agree to comply with all applicable restrictions concerning the export or re-export of any data to countries or persons prohibited under the export control laws. By accessing and/or downloading any part of the Website outside of the United States, you agree that you are not in a country where the downloading of such data is prohibited, and that you are not otherwise subject to such prohibition. You are responsible for complying with the laws of your local jurisdiction regarding the import, export or re-export of any material, including software or data.
 
Nope, it was specific. It said, "The Product is subject to the United States export control laws. In particular, but without limitation, the Product may not be exported or reexported, whether directly or indirectly.
 
Export controls on something manufactured overseas, nope it's a mistake.
 
Thanks Rustydog. I did not start out to get it, but it was too good of a deal.

Actually mdohtery, the Yamaha PWC is built in Newnan, Georgia.
 
I have a 110 deluxe that I would like to upgrade, I don't really need turbo. My son has an RXP so I get to ride fast once in awhile. I prefer the touring because of the extra storage. We are always carting stuff to the other end of the lake (12 Miles).
 
Actually, I started out to get an FX/HO, because I have one already and like it, and the dealer who is way off the lake (mostly motorcycles) had a 2011 at a great deal. By the time I got there, he was just finishing the paper work with someone for it. He had one 2011 left, this FZS at the same price as the FX/HO about 25% off! I did not want such a hot machine but the price was really good so I bought it. As I am completing the deal, some guy walked in and wanted it LOL!
 
As far the export issue, this is very common. The pwcs cost significantly more in Canada, and almost everywhere else, than in the US. They just dont want you to resell it for a profit.

With regard t o yhe fzs, take caee of the clutch, and it will last alng time. Other than babying thevclutch to prolong the sprags life, consider an aftermarket gate.

That particular model has been implcated in " bucking" events with the stock grate. Although infrequent, it appears to result in serios injury to the rider when it does occur. I love the yammie i bought ladt year. Many trouble free, fun filled hours.
 
Water jet (pumpjet) propulsion systems are commodities controlled by the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and classified 8A002.p which is under 8A002 Marine systems, equipment and components, as follows.

You will need a License to export to countries (or citizens of those countries) that are controlled for : NS, AT (National Security and Anti Terroism) Example = IRAN

No license required for export to Canada.

Section p. description "Pumpjet propulsion systems having all of thefollowing:p.1. Power output exceeding 2.5 MW; andp.2. Using divergent nozzle and flow conditioning vane techniques to improve propulsive efficiency or reduce propulsion-generated underwater-radiated noise"
 
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