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EAR - Export Administration Regulations

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United States (Commerce/BIS)
vContinuously updated (no static version; latest amendments published in the Federal Register, most recent on 1 January 2024)
6 domains
24 controls

The U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), controlling the export, reexport and in-country transfer of commercial and dual-use items, software and technology. Covers scope and the items subject to the EAR (incl deemed exports, de minimis and Foreign-Direct-Product rules), the ten General Prohibitions, the Commerce Control List and Country Chart, License Exceptions, CCL-based and end-use/end-user controls (Entity List, prohibited end-uses), embargoes, license applications and processing, export clearance (AES/EEI, Destination Control Statement), antiboycott provisions, recordkeeping, and enforcement (penalties, denial of export privileges, voluntary self-disclosure).

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Framework Domains (6)

EAR: Antiboycott, Recordkeeping and Enforcement

4 controls
Controls in the EAR: Antiboycott, Recordkeeping and Enforcement domain of EAR - Export Administration Regulations — 4 controls
CodeTitle
EAR-Part760Restrictive Trade Practices or Boycotts
EAR-Part762Recordkeeping
EAR-Part764Enforcement and Protective Measures
EAR-Part766Administrative Enforcement Proceedings

EAR: Applications and Export Clearance

5 controls
Controls in the EAR: Applications and Export Clearance domain of EAR - Export Administration Regulations — 5 controls
CodeTitle
EAR-Part748Applications (Classification, Advisory, and License) and Documentation
EAR-Part750Application Processing, Issuance, and Denial
EAR-Part756Appeals and Judicial Review
EAR-Part758Export Clearance Requirements and Authorities
EAR-Part768Foreign Availability Determination Procedures and Criteria

EAR: End-Use and End-User Controls

1 controls
Controls in the EAR: End-Use and End-User Controls domain of EAR - Export Administration Regulations — 1 controls
CodeTitle
EAR-Part744Control Policy: End-User and End-Use Based

EAR: License Exceptions and Special Controls

5 controls
Controls in the EAR: License Exceptions and Special Controls domain of EAR - Export Administration Regulations — 5 controls
CodeTitle
EAR-Part740License Exceptions
EAR-Part743Special Reporting and Notification
EAR-Part745Chemical Weapons Convention Requirements
EAR-Part746Embargoes and Other Special Controls
EAR-Part754Short Supply Controls

EAR: Prohibitions and Classification

4 controls
Controls in the EAR: Prohibitions and Classification domain of EAR - Export Administration Regulations — 4 controls
CodeTitle
EAR-Part736General Prohibitions
EAR-Part738Commerce Control List Overview and the Country Chart
EAR-Part742Control Policy - CCL Based Controls
EAR-Part774The Commerce Control List

EAR: Scope and General Provisions

5 controls
Controls in the EAR: Scope and General Provisions domain of EAR - Export Administration Regulations — 5 controls
CodeTitle
EAR-Part730General Information
EAR-Part732Steps for Using the EAR
EAR-Part734Scope of the Export Administration Regulations
EAR-Part770Interpretations
EAR-Part772Definitions of Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EAR - Export Administration Regulations?

EAR - Export Administration Regulations is a compliance framework from United States (Commerce/BIS) with 6 domains and 24 controls. The U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), controlling the export, reexport and in-country transfer of commercial and dual-use items, software and technology. Covers scope and the items subject to the EAR (incl deemed exports, de minimis and Foreign-Direct-Product rules), the ten General Prohibitions, the Commerce Control List and Country Chart, License Exceptions, CCL-based and end-use/end-user controls (Entity List, prohibited end-uses), embargoes, license applications and processing, export clearance (AES/EEI, Destination Control Statement), antiboycott provisions, recordkeeping, and enforcement (penalties, denial of export privileges, voluntary self-disclosure). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does EAR - Export Administration Regulations have?

EAR - Export Administration Regulations has 24 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are EAR: Applications and Export Clearance (5 controls), EAR: License Exceptions and Special Controls (5 controls), EAR: Scope and General Provisions (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does EAR - Export Administration Regulations map to?

EAR - Export Administration Regulations maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations (8% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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