Government Resources

Export Control Agencies, Regulations, and Guidance:

• Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
  • Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. pts. 730-774)
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Elements of an Effective Export Compliance Program
  • Export Control Classification Interactive Tool
  • Specially Designed Decision Tool
• Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R. pts. 120-130)
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Compliance Program Guidelines
  • Getting Started with Defense Trade
• Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury
  • Foreign Assets Control Regulations (31 C.F.R. pts. 501-598)
• National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy
  • Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities (10 C.F.R. pt. 810)
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material (10 C.F.R. pt. 110)

Other Federal Websites of Interest:

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • National Archives CUI Program
  • Department of Defense, “Safeguarding Covered Defense Information—The Basics”
• Federal Acquisition Regulation Site
• Customs and Border Protection
  • Informed Compliance Publications
  • Tips for New Importers and Exporters
  • Know Before You Go (Foreign Travel)
• Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
  • Foreign Trade Regulations (15 C.F.R. pt. 30)
  • Schedule B Numbers
• U.S. International Trade Commission
  • Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Miscellaneous government documents and directives:

• National Security Decision Directive 189
• DoD Memo on Fundamental Research
• DoD Instruction 5230.27
• 2020 GAO Report – Export Controls and University Specific Compliance Issues