Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09MOSCOW136
2009-01-22 07:10:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Moscow
Cable title:
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TON LTD, MOSCOW,
how-toVZCZCXYZ0011 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHMO #0136 0220710 ZNR UUUUU ZZH P 220710Z JAN 09 FM AMEMBASSY MOSCOW TO RUCPDOC/USDOC WASHDC PRIORITY INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 1586 RHMFIUU/US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS MOSCOW 000136
SIPDIS
USDOC FOR 532/OEA/MHAMES/MCANNER
USDOC FOR 3150/USFCS/OIO/CEENIS/MCOSTA
USDOC FOR 532/OEE/MO'BRIEN
USDOC FOR 532/BIS/OEA/TWILLIS/EHOLLAND/ANALYST
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC RS
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TON LTD, MOSCOW,
RUSSIA, LICENSE NO. D393970
REFTEL: USDOC 05465
UNCLAS MOSCOW 000136
SIPDIS
USDOC FOR 532/OEA/MHAMES/MCANNER
USDOC FOR 3150/USFCS/OIO/CEENIS/MCOSTA
USDOC FOR 532/OEE/MO'BRIEN
USDOC FOR 532/BIS/OEA/TWILLIS/EHOLLAND/ANALYST
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC RS
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TON LTD, MOSCOW,
RUSSIA, LICENSE NO. D393970
REFTEL: USDOC 05465
1. Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is
prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act.
2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the
legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Ton Ltd., Moscow,
Russia. The company is listed on BIS license application D393970 as
the ultimate consignee of one thermal eye X200XP, a hand-held
uncooled thermal imager. This item is controlled for national
security reasons under ECCN 6A003. The licensee is L3 Communication
Corporation, Infrared Products, 13532 N. Central Expressway, M.S.
37, Dallas, TX 75243.
3. The Export Control Team initiated contact with Oleg Titov,
Director of Ton Ltd, in September 2008, shortly after receiving the
PSV cable seeking a meeting to conduct the PSV. Titov was advised
at that time of the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and
SecurityQs regulations regarding the importation of sensitive U.S.
commodities. However, Titov proceeded to stall and ignore the ECOQs
repeated requests for a meeting. Between September and December
2008 the ECO made contact with Titov on at least 10 separate
occasions. Each time Titov refused to arrange a time and place for
the EUC.
4. The ECO made one final call to Oleg Titov on December 22, 2008.
LES Natalya Shipitsina spoke with Titov, who again refused to meet
with the Export Control Team. Titov stated at that time that the
equipment is in Sochi. Titov gave the ECO the contact name and
number for his colleague, Arthur (LNU),in Sochi who is alleged to
have the subject reftel commodity. LES Shipitsina contacted Arthur
(LNU),who also refused to meet with Export Control team, stating
that he didnQt see any reason for the meeting.
5. Recommendations: Post cannot/cannot recommend Ton Ltd as a
reliable recipient of sensitive U.S. origin commodities.
(FCS MOSCOW/JMARKS/PLISTON)
RUBIN
SIPDIS
USDOC FOR 532/OEA/MHAMES/MCANNER
USDOC FOR 3150/USFCS/OIO/CEENIS/MCOSTA
USDOC FOR 532/OEE/MO'BRIEN
USDOC FOR 532/BIS/OEA/TWILLIS/EHOLLAND/ANALYST
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC RS
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TON LTD, MOSCOW,
RUSSIA, LICENSE NO. D393970
REFTEL: USDOC 05465
1. Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is
prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act.
2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the
legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Ton Ltd., Moscow,
Russia. The company is listed on BIS license application D393970 as
the ultimate consignee of one thermal eye X200XP, a hand-held
uncooled thermal imager. This item is controlled for national
security reasons under ECCN 6A003. The licensee is L3 Communication
Corporation, Infrared Products, 13532 N. Central Expressway, M.S.
37, Dallas, TX 75243.
3. The Export Control Team initiated contact with Oleg Titov,
Director of Ton Ltd, in September 2008, shortly after receiving the
PSV cable seeking a meeting to conduct the PSV. Titov was advised
at that time of the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and
SecurityQs regulations regarding the importation of sensitive U.S.
commodities. However, Titov proceeded to stall and ignore the ECOQs
repeated requests for a meeting. Between September and December
2008 the ECO made contact with Titov on at least 10 separate
occasions. Each time Titov refused to arrange a time and place for
the EUC.
4. The ECO made one final call to Oleg Titov on December 22, 2008.
LES Natalya Shipitsina spoke with Titov, who again refused to meet
with the Export Control Team. Titov stated at that time that the
equipment is in Sochi. Titov gave the ECO the contact name and
number for his colleague, Arthur (LNU),in Sochi who is alleged to
have the subject reftel commodity. LES Shipitsina contacted Arthur
(LNU),who also refused to meet with Export Control team, stating
that he didnQt see any reason for the meeting.
5. Recommendations: Post cannot/cannot recommend Ton Ltd as a
reliable recipient of sensitive U.S. origin commodities.
(FCS MOSCOW/JMARKS/PLISTON)
RUBIN