The United States imposes export controls to protect national security interests and promote foreign policy objectives.

What items are subject to the Export Administration Regulations?

• Nuclear Materials, Facilities and Equipment, and Miscellaneous.
• Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms, and Toxins.
• Materials Processing.
• Electronics.
• Computers.
• Telecommunications and Information Security.
• Lasers and Sensors.
• Navigation and Avionics.

What are U.S. export regulations?

The United States export laws and regulations operate to restrict the use of and access to controlled information, goods, and technology for reasons of national security or protection of trade.