EAR - Export Administration Regulations
The Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR Parts 730‑774) regulate the export, re‑export, and in‑country transfer of commercial and dual‑use items on the Commerce Control List (CCL). Administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce, the EAR controls items based on technical characteristics, performance, end‑use, and end‑user. The regulations are continuously updated through Federal Register notices; recent amendments (2022‑2024) added controls for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors, quantum computing, and other disruptive technologies.
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Framework Domains (23)
Anti-Boycott
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-744-Sect38 | Restrictive Trade Practices and Boycotts |
Classification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-738-CCL | Commerce Control List Classification |
| EAR-EAR99 | EAR99 Determination |
Classification and Licensing
Item classification, licensing requirements, and exceptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-CL-01 | Item Classification (ECCN) |
| EAR-CL-02 | License Requirements |
| EAR-CL-03 | Deemed Export Controls |
Compliance Program
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-ICP | Internal Compliance Program |
Compliance and Enforcement
SEC compliance and enforcement actions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BOSE-8 | Class 1A and 1B material |
| BOSE-9 | Encrypted service safety |
| CA-AODA-CE-01 | Accessibility Compliance Report |
| CA-AODA-CE-02 | Accessibility Policy and Plan |
| CA-AODA-CE-03 | Enforcement |
| CDR-13 | De-identification and Deletion |
| CDR-14 | Direct-to-Consumer Disclosure Channel |
| DMA-ART11 | Compliance Reporting |
| DMA-ART13 | Anti-Circumvention |
| DMA-ART14 | Obligation to Inform About Concentrations |
| DMA-ART15 | Profiling Audit |
| DMA-ART8 | Compliance Measures |
| EAR-COMP-01 | Export Compliance Programme |
| EAR-COMP-02 | Screening Requirements |
| EAR-COMP-03 | Enforcement and Penalties |
| EU-EAA-CE-01 | Conformity Assessment |
| EU-EAA-CE-02 | Market Surveillance |
| EU-EAA-CE-03 | Consumer Complaints and Enforcement |
| EU-NIS2-EN-CE-01 | Supervisory Framework |
| EU-NIS2-EN-CE-02 | Supply Chain and SBOM |
| EU-NIS2-EN-CE-03 | Penalties |
| EUDR-CE-01 | Due Diligence Statements |
| EUDR-CE-02 | Country Benchmarking |
| EUDR-CE-03 | Penalties |
| HBNR-ENF-01 | Record-Keeping Requirements |
| HBNR-ENF-02 | FTC Enforcement Authority |
| HBNR-ENF-03 | State Attorney General Enforcement |
| NDB-DATA-BREACH-PLAN | Data breach response plan |
| NDB-S26WR | Commissioner-directed notification |
| PSTI-CMP-01 | Statement of Compliance |
| PSTI-CMP-02 | Importer and Distributor Obligations |
| PSTI-CMP-03 | Enforcement and Penalties |
| US-ITAR-EAR-CE-01 | Compliance Programme |
| US-ITAR-EAR-CE-02 | Violation Reporting |
| US-ITAR-EAR-CE-03 | Penalties |
| US-SEC-DA-CE-01 | Platform Compliance |
| US-SEC-DA-CE-02 | Custody and Reporting |
| US-SEC-DA-CE-03 | Enforcement Actions |
Deemed Exports
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-DeemedExport | Deemed Exports to Foreign Persons |
Disclosures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-VSD | Voluntary Self-Disclosure |
Encryption
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-Encryption | Encryption Items (Category 5 Part 2) |
End Use Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-744 | End-Use and End-User Based Controls |
| EAR-744-FDPR | Foreign Direct Product Rules |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-764 | Enforcement and Protective Measures |
Export Clearance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-758 | Export Clearance and AES Filing |
| EAR-758-DCS | Destination Control Statement |
Jurisdiction
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-734 | Scope of the EAR |
License Determination
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-738-CCC | Country Chart and License Requirements |
License Exceptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-740 | License Exceptions |
Licensing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-748 | License Applications and Documentation |
| EAR-750 | Application Processing Issuance and Denial |
Part 730-733 - Scope and General Provisions
Scope, definitions, general prohibitions, and license exceptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-730-01 | Scope of the EAR |
| EAR-732-01 | Steps for Classification and License Determination |
| EAR-733-01 | General Prohibitions |
| EAR-733-02 | De Minimis Rule |
Part 734 - Scope and Jurisdiction
Items subject to the EAR, publicly available technology exclusions, and encryption
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-734-01 | Items Subject to the EAR |
| EAR-734-02 | Published and Publicly Available Exclusion |
| EAR-734-03 | Technology and Software Controls |
| EAR-734-04 | Deemed Export Rule |
Part 736-740 - License Requirements and Exceptions
Commerce Control List, license requirements, and available license exceptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-738-01 | Commerce Control List (CCL) Classification |
| EAR-740-01 | License Exception TMP (Temporary Exports) |
| EAR-740-02 | License Exception TSR (Technology and Software Restricted) |
| EAR-740-03 | License Exception ENC (Encryption) |
| EAR-740-04 | License Exception STA (Strategic Trade Authorization) |
Part 744-746 - End-Use Controls and Embargoes
Prohibited end-uses, end-users, Entity List, and embargo programs
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-744-01 | Prohibited End-Uses |
| EAR-744-02 | Entity List Restrictions |
| EAR-744-03 | Unverified List |
| EAR-744-04 | Military End-Use/End-User Controls |
| EAR-746-01 | Embargo and Sanctions Programs |
Part 762-764 - Recordkeeping and Enforcement
Record-keeping requirements, reporting, violations, and penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-762-01 | Record-Keeping Requirements |
| EAR-762-02 | Reporting Requirements |
| EAR-764-01 | Enforcement and Violations |
| EAR-764-02 | Voluntary Self-Disclosure |
| EAR-764-03 | Denial of Export Privileges |
Reasons for Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-742 | Control Policy Reasons for Control |
Recordkeeping
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-762 | Recordkeeping |
Reexports
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EAR-Reexport | Reexports and In-Country Transfers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EAR - Export Administration Regulations?
EAR - Export Administration Regulations is a compliance framework from United States (Commerce/BIS) with 23 domains and 84 controls. The Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR Parts 730‑774) regulate the export, re‑export, and in‑country transfer of commercial and dual‑use items on the Commerce Control List (CCL). Administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce, the EAR controls items based on technical characteristics, performance, end‑use, and end‑user. The regulations are continuously updated through Federal Register notices; recent amendments (2022‑2024) added controls for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors, quantum computing, and other disruptive technologies. 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 84 controls organised across 23 domains. The largest domains are Compliance and Enforcement (38 controls), Part 736-740 - License Requirements and Exceptions (5 controls), Part 744-746 - End-Use Controls and Embargoes (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 665 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Digital Markets Act (23% coverage), US ITAR and EAR - Export Control and Data Security (23% coverage), Australia eSafety Commissioner - Online Safety Expectations for Industry (21% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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