International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulates the sale, distribution, and manufacturing of defense-related items, whereas Export Administration Regulations (EAR) regulates commercial and dual-use items, technology, and information not covered by ITAR.
*Source: exportsolutionsinc.com
EAR applies to dual-use items that have both commercial and military applications, as well as items that are purely for commercial use. Item categories include:
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Companies that manufacture products and technology in the U.S. with either dual (i.e., commercial and military) or solely commercial applications are subject to EAR regulations.
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An EAR declaration, also known as a declaration control statement (DCS), is a formal statement that provides explicit notice to foreign parties that the commodity received is subject to U.S. export control laws, and that the commodity may not be used or retransferred in violation of U.S. laws. The declaration statement should appear on export shipping documentation for all controlled items.
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ITAR and EAR are two regulatory structures that control the export of defense articles, including technology, technical data, dual-use articles, and more. Any business involved in the design, manufacture, or sale of these articles will need to complete ITAR and/or EAR registration and will have technical data and technology that must be secured to comply with these standards.
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