Dept. of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

The Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The EAR govern exports of goods and services identified on the Commerce Control List (CCL), which covers dual-use items. The CCL includes ten categories of different technologies:

Category 0 - Nuclear Materials, Facilities & Equipment (and Miscellaneous Items)

Category 1 - Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms, and Toxins

Category 2 - Materials Processing

Category 3 - Electronics

Category 4 - Computers

Category 5 (Part 1) - Telecommunications

Category 5 (Part 2) - Information Security

Category 6 - Sensors and Lasers

Category 7 - Navigation and Avionics

Category 8 - Marine

Category 9 - Propulsion Systems, Space Vehicles and Related Equipment