Our mission is singular and essential: we work to keep our country’s most sensitive items out of the world’s most dangerous hands.
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Enforcement leadership & program offices
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Reporting violations
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Consolidated Screening List
ImageThe Consolidated Screening List is a searchable and downloadable file that consolidates export screening lists of the Departments of Commerce, State and the Treasury into one spreadsheet to assist in screening potential parties to regulated transactions. -
Export violations
Access a database containing information about documented cases of individuals or entities involved in violations related to the export of controlled goods and technologies, providing insights into enforcement actions and compliance issues. -
Charging letters
Explore a collection of official letters and documents outlining specific charges and allegations brought against individuals or entities involved in export control violations. These documents offer detailed information on the legal aspects and allegations associated with export enforcement cases, promoting transparency and understanding of the enforcement process. -
Enforcement policy memos & industry guidance
Documents that outline the agency's guidelines and procedures for enforcing export control laws and regulations, providing clarity on how violations and penalties are handled. -
Don't Let This Happen to You
Highlights real-life export control violation cases and provides valuable insights into common mistakes and best practices to help exporters avoid similar pitfalls.
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Enforcement field offices
Locations of Export Enforcement offices around the country.
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Speeches
Explore speeches delivered by export enforcement to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of export compliance, the dedication of those who enforce it, and the collective efforts to maintain the integrity of our export control system.
Enforcement News & Updates
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Press Release | Friday, November 1, 2024
New Jersey Resident Pleads Guilty to Helping Russia’s Defense Sector Evade U.S. Export Controls
Defendant Facilitated Russia’s Acquisition of Millions of Dollars of U.S.-Made Dual-Use Electronics Used in Radar, Surveillance, and Military Research and Development
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Press Release | Friday, November 1, 2024
BIS Imposes $500,000 Mitigated Penalty Against GlobalFoundries For 74 Shipments to Entity Listed Chinese Firm
Washington, D.C. – Today, as part of a settlement agreement, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed a civil penalty of $500,000 against GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc., a semiconductor wafer manufacturing company headquartered in Malta, New York, and its subsidiary, GlobalFoundries U.S. 2 LLC (collectively, “GlobalFoundries”).
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Press Release | Friday, October 25, 2024
Foreign National Convicted of Conspiring to Export US-Made Drill Rigs to Iran in Violation of US Sanctions Laws
A federal jury convicted Brian Assi, also known as Brahim Assi, yesterday of conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR), attempted unlawful export of goods from the United States to Iran without a license, attempted smuggling goods from the United States, submitting false or misleading export information, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.