Includes the U.S. government export controls that companies need to abide by when exporting to this country.
Last Published: 2/13/2019

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS, www.bis.doc.gov) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which regulate the export and re-export of some commercial items, including “production” and “development” technology.

The items that BIS regulates are often referred to as “dual use” since they have both commercial and military applications.

Further information on export controls is available at: www.bis.doc.gov/licensing/exportingbasics.htm.

BIS has developed a list of "red flags," or warning signs, intended to discover possible violations of the EAR. These are posted at:  www.bis.doc.gov/enforcement/redflags.htm.
Also, BIS has "Know Your Customer" guidance at:  www.bis.doc.gov/Enforcement/knowcust.htm.

Report any suspected violation to the Department of Commerce by calling the 24-hour hotline at +1(800) 424-2980, or via the confidential lead page at: www.bis.doc.gov/forms/eeleadsntips.html.

The EAR does not control all goods, services, and technologies.  Other U.S. government agencies regulate exports that are more specialized.  For example, the U.S. Department of State has authority over defense articles and services.  A list of other agencies involved in export control can be found at www.bis.doc.gov. Also see export.gov/ecr/index.asp.
BIS provides a variety of training sessions to U.S. exporters throughout the year.  These sessions range from one to two-day seminars and focus on the basics of exporting as well as more advanced topics. 

A list of upcoming seminars can be found at www.bis.doc.gov/seminarsandtraining/index.htm.
For further details about the Bureau of Industry and Security and its programs, please visit the BIS website.

 

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