Overview of Export Control Regulations

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Overview of Export Control Regulations, Agencies and Statues

Federal export controls are accomplished primarily through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, implemented by the Department of Commerce for items that have both a commercial and potential military use) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, implemented by the Department of State for military items and defense services). The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions to protect foreign policy and national security goals.

The export control regulations most frequently encountered by the university research community are the following:

• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

• The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

 

 Other Links of Interest

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Defense

• Department of Energy

• Department of State

• Countries under special consideration via U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security

• International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Controls

• Basic Guidance Related to Applying for a Licensevia U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security

• The War on Terrorism Affects the Academy by Jamie Lewis Keith) in Journal of College and University Law (Vol. 30, Issue 2)

• Export Control Compliance Resources for the Academic Community

• Foreign Policy Report - Year 2017 via U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security

• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) -- Administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, terrorists, international drug traffickers, and those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

OFAC Boycotted Countries List