Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 730-774)

Controls the export of dual-use items, technology, and software from the United States for national security.

14

Rules extracted

75

Obligations decomposed

5.4x

Avg obligations per rule

🇺🇸 United States

Jurisdiction

About this regulation

Dual-use export controls — complementary to ITAR. The EAR governs the export, reexport, and transfer of commercial and dual-use items (commodities, software, and technology) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Items are classified on the Commerce Control List (CCL) or designated EAR99. Controls are based on item classification, destination, end-use, and end-user. Ten General Prohibitions define the regulatory framework, supplemented by license exceptions, embargo restrictions, and end-use/end-user controls.

What AuditDSS covers

Source

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Regulation

Extracted

14

Rules

Decomposed

75

Obligations

5.4x

Decomposition ratio

Each rule is decomposed into an average of 5.4 atomic obligations — the smallest testable units that can be independently violated.

Fully extracted & scored

All 75 obligations have been decomposed, titled, risk-scored, and embedded for semantic matching.

Risk scoring

Every obligation in EAR is scored across independent risk dimensions:

W

Obligation Weight

How critical within the regulatory framework

L

Violation Likelihood

How often breached in practice

E

Enforcement Evidence

Regulator enforcement history and penalties

C

Cascade Dependency

How many obligations depend on this one

Regulatory details

Full title
Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 730-774)
Regulatory body
Bureau of Industry and Security
Jurisdiction
🇺🇸 United States
Document type
regulation
Effective date
January 1, 2024
Issuing authority
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce
Official source
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Who this applies to

exportersreexportersmanufacturerstechnology providersresearch institutionsfreight forwardersU.S. persons

Key requirements

  • item classification (ECCN/EAR99)
  • license determination via Commerce Country Chart
  • end-use/end-user screening
  • embargo compliance
  • deemed export controls
  • recordkeeping (5-year retention)
  • AES/EEI filing
  • antiboycott compliance

Frequently asked questions about EAR

What is EAR?

Dual-use export controls — complementary to ITAR. The EAR governs the export, reexport, and transfer of commercial and dual-use items (commodities, software, and technology) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Items are classified on the Commerce Control List (CCL) or designated EAR99. Controls are based on item classification, destination, end-use, and end-user. Ten General Prohibitions define the regulatory framework, supplemented by license exceptions, embargo restrictions, and end-use/end-user controls.

Who does EAR apply to?

EAR applies to exporters, reexporters, manufacturers, technology providers, research institutions, freight forwarders, U.S. persons.

How many obligations does EAR contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed EAR into 75 atomic obligations from 14 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of EAR?

The key requirements include: item classification (ECCN/EAR99), license determination via Commerce Country Chart, end-use/end-user screening, embargo compliance, deemed export controls, recordkeeping (5-year retention), AES/EEI filing, antiboycott compliance.

How can I assess my EAR compliance?

Upload your compliance policy to AuditDSS. The platform maps your document against all 75 EAR obligations using deterministic AI scoring — not checklists or LLM summaries. You get a risk-scored gap analysis showing exactly which obligations are covered, partially covered, or missing.

Which jurisdiction enforces EAR?

EAR is enforced in United States by Bureau of Industry and Security.

When did EAR come into effect?

EAR became effective on January 1, 2024.

What industry does EAR apply to?

EAR is primarily relevant to the Defense & National Security industry. AuditDSS covers 69 regulations in this industry sector.

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