Understanding the Difference Between the Various Country Lists in the EAR

Countries, EAR

There are multiple ways the EAR organizes and identifies countries for exporters. Keeping them straight can be a challenge. Here’s an overview of each listing of nations and the purpose it serves. Commerce Country Chart Supplement No. 1 to Part 738 of the EAR Primary...

Navigating the Special U.S.-U.K. Trade Relationship

EAR, Export Compliance, Export Controls, UK

The United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) has historically been one of the United States’ best trading partners, which provides unique opportunities for exporters. The 2007 Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and United...

6 Common Errors in Applying the EAR99 Classification

EAR, EAR99, ECCN

Most items that get exported from the United States are handled under the export control classification of EAR99. For many exporters – particularly those shipping relatively low-tech consumer or industrial products – it’s the only export classification they know or...

Subject to the EAR – What It Means and How to Approach It

EAR, Export Compliance, Export Controls

The phrase “subject to the EAR” is so ubiquitous to exporters that its meaning sometimes gets lost – especially in organizations where export compliance is a part-time role. Here’s an overview of what “subject to the EAR” means, and why the Export Administration...

Hong Kong and Taiwan are on Diverging Paths as U.S. Export Markets

China, EAR, Export Controls, Hong Kong, Taiwan

As export markets for U.S. businesses, Hong Kong and Taiwan share enough similarities that they’ve often been considered together in discussions about trade with the Pacific Rim. But due to changing U.S.-China relations, these significant trading partners are headed...

Why Export Compliance Certification Matters

Certification, EAR, Export Compliance, ITAR

Businesses dipping their toes into export activities will inevitably run into regulatory considerations arising from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), or both. Not only can non-compliance subject...