Updated SNAP-R Exporter User Manual Available (Reflects New Version 1.2)
According to Bureau of Industry and Security sources, BIS implemented the newest version of SNAP-R (Version 1.2) during the weekend of August 25, 2007.
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(BIS sources confirmed that the new version of SNAP-R (Version 1.2) was in use beginning Monday, August 27, 2007.)
BIS has previously stated that SNAP-R enables exporters to submit export license applications, re-export applications, commodity classification requests, agriculture license exception notices, and associated supporting documents to BIS via the Internet. BIS sources have also previously stated that the use of SNAP-R is voluntary and paper forms may still be used for the submission of export license applications, etc.
BIS Posts Updated User Guide for SNAP-R Version 1.2
BIS has posted to its Web site an updated version of its SNAP-R exporter user manual, which reflects the implementation of Version 1.2.
The SNAP-R exporter user manual is divided into the following sections:
Introduction
User Obligations
Overview of System Capabilities
Getting Started
Managing Work Items
Managing Documents
Messages and Requests
Managing Access Rights, User Profile, and Password
Help
Logout
Glossary of Terms
Changes with SNAP-R Version 1.2
In its announcement of the implementation of Version 1.2, BIS stated that some of the noticeable improvements in the new version of SNAP-R include:
measurement updates (CTT to APP and MTOP to WT);
product/model number field on the electronic BIS-748P form will be increased from 15 to 30 characters;
the help desk phone number will be displayed when a user experiences account lockout; and
a rider will be added to all licenses approved for Hong Kong.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 08/24/07 news, 07082415, for BP summary on BIS' announcement of the implementation of the new version 1.2 of SNAP-R.
See ITT's Online Archives or 01/12/07 and 11/17/06 news, 07011215 and 06111725, for BP summaries on the replacement of BIS' previous SNAP system with SNAP-R.)
Updated SNAP-R exporter user manual (version 2.4, dated 08/27/07) available at http://www.bis.doc.gov/snapr/SNAPR_Exporter_User_Manual.pdf.