Sabine van Osenbrüggen
Sabine van Osenbrüggen is a Senior Expert for export control and customs and she had in her career various leading positions in Germany as well as in Denmark. At present, she is responsible for establishing Master Data services in the new SAP environment. She has been with Siemens for more than 40 years and has leadership experience in Export Control and Customs. She has worked across different industries including Energy, Wind Industry and Renewables. She has completed her Master's in Customs Law and Administration at the University of Canberra. Sabine's articles express her own opinion and not Siemens' views.
Industries: energy, wind, renewables
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Unlocking global trade insights: an introduction to the WTO’s data portals
This article provides an overview of the most prominent WTO data portals, explaining their key features and demonstrating their practical applications. Whether you are a trade professional searching for tariff rates, a company evaluating market access conditions or a researcher studying multilateral trade disciplines, these platforms provide an ideal starting...
China’s export control system: overview and impact on EU traders
In recent years, China has established a comprehensive export control and sanctions regime that protects national security interests and influences international trade relations. This article provides a brief overview of the legal framework, controlled items, licensing procedures, sanction mechanisms, and current developments in China’s export controls as well as their...
The EU revises the Common Position on military goods
Military goods are not just weapons or defence equipment - they can also include everyday items such as drones, hybrid vehicles, and vehicle parts if adapted for military use. Understanding these rules is essential for many stakeholders in international trade. This article outlines the new Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/779, adopted...
Export control and software: what you need to know
This is the fourth article in a series devoted to export controls, specifically addressing software as an item subject to these controls. In particular, what constitutes software? How can it be classified? What is the legal basis for this, from the EU and US perspectives? These questions are answered in...
New to defence projects? Get export control right
The article provides a practical overview of export control requirements for companies involved in the supply of military goods and technologies. It outlines the relevant regulations, explains how military items are defined, and offers guidance on how businesses can manage compliance risks. If you are new to defence projects, this...
Export control: are your products listed?
This is the third article in a series devoted to export control. The first covered the initial steps in export controls. The second explained how to get started. In this continuation of the export control series, we want to focus on your products, which your company produces or sells. We...
Export control: where do we start?
In this continuation of the export control series, we place ourselves in the position of a company expanding internationally and taking initial steps towards implementing export control procedures. In such instances, where no export control department or organisational structure yet exists, the question arises: who should assume responsibility for this...
Export control - first steps
Due to the many crises in the world and the associated need for security, the demand for export control is increasing once again. Furthermore, we see the states’ efforts in the EU increasingly investing in their defence. As a result, more and more companies are becoming suppliers to the defence...
Master data in international trade: how do we get the quality right?
'The challenge of correctly describing goods in customs declarations' was a topic of the latest EU Customs Roundtable. Sabine van Osenbrüggen provided insights into the topic and emphasised the importance of high-quality master data. Please find the slides in the resources section.
Don't let this happen to you! US export control law and re-export from the EU
The American export control authority, the Bureau of Industry and Security, has published an updated version of “Don't let this happen to you!” - an introduction to the consequences of violating US export control law. As a European company, you may wonder why this should concern you. This is due...
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Unlocking global trade insights: an introduction to the WTO’s data portals
This article provides an overview of the most prominent WTO data portals, explaining their key features and demonstrating their practical applications. Whether you are a trade professional searching for tariff rates, a company evaluating market access conditions or a researcher studying multilateral trade disciplines, these platforms provide an ideal starting...
The EU revises the Common Position on military goods
Military goods are not just weapons or defence equipment - they can also include everyday items such as drones, hybrid vehicles, and vehicle parts if adapted for military use. Understanding these rules is essential for many stakeholders in international trade. This article outlines the new Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/779, adopted...
Export control and software: what you need to know
This is the fourth article in a series devoted to export controls, specifically addressing software as an item subject to these controls. In particular, what constitutes software? How can it be classified? What is the legal basis for this, from the EU and US perspectives? These questions are answered in...