What are Export Controls?

What are Export Controls?

Export controls are U.S. laws and their implementing regulations that govern the distribution to foreign nationals and foreign countries of strategically important technology, services and information, including equipment and technology used in research, for reasons of foreign policy and national security.  The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are the bodies of regulations most likely to affect research institutions.  The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations can also affect many of the activities and financial transactions that take place in an academic institution as well

 

What is an Export?

An export is any oral, written, electronic or visual disclosure, shipment, transfer or transmission of commodities, technology, information, technical data, assistance or software codes to

· anyone outside the US including a US citizen

· a non-US individual wherever they are (“deemed export”)

· a foreign embassy or affiliate

 

     How do Export Controls Apply to Research Institutions?

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