About Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

The U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Code of Federal Regulations Title 15 chapter VII, subchapter C, also known as Export Administration Regulations (EAR). There are Ten General Prohibitions (EAR §736) that describe certain exports, reexports, and conduct subject to the scope of the EAR. Each prohibition has its own license and in some cases license exception rules. The EAR is also clear on the process and sequence to be followed in the determination of the licenses or exceptions.

Refer to the following topics for a high level explanation of how to apply the general prohibitions, the license exceptions, the restrictions on all license exceptions, and also an overview of the license and exception determination process:

• Ten General Prohibitions for EAR
• License Exceptions
• Restrictions on all License Exceptions
• License and Exception Determination Process