Is your export activity subject to the EAR?
The EAR governs only items and activities that are not subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of another agency. For example, if an item is described in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), then the item is a defense article subject to the ITAR. There are other agencies that have jurisdiction over specific types of items.
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), US Department of State (administers ITAR)
Commodity Jurisdiction Request, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), US Department of the Treasury
Legal Authorities
The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) is authorized by the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), which replaced the Export Administration Act of 1979 (EAA) as the primary authority for U.S. export control regulations. The EAR also derives its authority from several other statutes and Executive Orders.
Other agency regulations
In addition to our comprehensive Export Administration Regulations (EAR) documentation, we proudly offer a spectrum of specialized initiatives to further our mission. At the BIS, these programs represent our dedication to a safer, more secure world, achieved through cooperation, innovation, and regulatory diligence.
Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE)
Strategic Industries and Economic Security