EAR - Export Administration Regulations
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).
EAR - Export Administration Regulations is a compliance framework from United States (Commerce/BIS) with 6 domains and 24 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. 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). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (6)
EAR: Antiboycott, Recordkeeping and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-Part760 | Restrictive Trade Practices or Boycotts |
| EAR-Part762 | Recordkeeping |
| EAR-Part764 | Enforcement and Protective Measures |
| EAR-Part766 | Administrative Enforcement Proceedings |
EAR: Applications and Export Clearance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-Part748 | Applications (Classification, Advisory, and License) and Documentation |
| EAR-Part750 | Application Processing, Issuance, and Denial |
| EAR-Part756 | Appeals and Judicial Review |
| EAR-Part758 | Export Clearance Requirements and Authorities |
| EAR-Part768 | Foreign Availability Determination Procedures and Criteria |
EAR: End-Use and End-User Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-Part744 | Control Policy: End-User and End-Use Based |
EAR: License Exceptions and Special Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-Part740 | License Exceptions |
| EAR-Part743 | Special Reporting and Notification |
| EAR-Part745 | Chemical Weapons Convention Requirements |
| EAR-Part746 | Embargoes and Other Special Controls |
| EAR-Part754 | Short Supply Controls |
EAR: Prohibitions and Classification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-Part736 | General Prohibitions |
| EAR-Part738 | Commerce Control List Overview and the Country Chart |
| EAR-Part742 | Control Policy - CCL Based Controls |
| EAR-Part774 | The Commerce Control List |
EAR: Scope and General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-Part730 | General Information |
| EAR-Part732 | Steps for Using the EAR |
| EAR-Part734 | Scope of the Export Administration Regulations |
| EAR-Part770 | Interpretations |
| EAR-Part772 | Definitions of Terms |
Maps to 1 other framework
What is EAR - Export Administration Regulations and who does it apply to?
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.
What does EAR - Export Administration Regulations actually require?
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.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of EAR - Export Administration Regulations do I already cover?
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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