Export Administration Regulations

The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are enforced by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Among the content found in the EAR is the Commerce Control List (CCL), a list of dual-use items; that is, items that have both a commercial use as well as a potential military application. Each dual-use item has a corresponding Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), which is used to determine if an export license is required.