What are Export Controls?
U.S. laws and regulations that restrict the flow (shipment, transmission or transfer) of certain materials, devices and technical information related to them outside the U.S. or to foreign persons in the U.S.
U.S. Export Control Laws
3 primary set of export and sanctions rules:
US Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Economic Sanctions Regulations
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Regulations administered by the U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
Governed by the Arms Export Control Act (AECA)- 22 CFR §2778 and 22 CFR §120-130.
Regulate exports of items and services specifically designed for military applications.
Control the permanent and temporary export and temporary import of items on the United States Munitions List (USML), including:
Defense articles
Defense services
Technical data
Exports Under ITAR
Sending or taking a ‘defense article’ out of the U.