Export Control is the set of laws, policies, and regulations that govern the export of sensitive items for a country or company.
Federal laws prohibit the unlicensed export of certain items when:
- The item has actual or potential military applications
- The item is covered by economic protections
- The Government has concerns about the destination country, organization, or individual
- The Government has concerns about the declared or suspected end use of the end-user
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 U.S. including a U.S. citizen
- A non-U.S. individual wherever they are (deemed export)
- A foreign embassy or affiliate
Some exports may not require government licenses. However, licenses are required for exports that the U.S. government considers "license controlled" under:
- Department of Commerce's Export Administration Regulations
- Department of State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations
- Treasure Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control
Please contact your campus
Office of Research, a Technology Transfer Office, library or University Counsel for additional guidance.