Export Compliance Requirements and Overview of Export Controls
Course Lessons: 2
Minutes of Learning: 60
Cost: 85
- Determine whether an export is subject to the EAR using decision criteria and classification steps.
- Explain how technical data, software, and electronic commerce are controlled under U.S. export regulations.
- Identify compliance considerations for foreign-origin items, in-transit shipments, carnets, and re-exports.
- Describe when export licenses are required and how to navigate the licensing process.
- Explain proper export clearance procedures, including EEI filing requirements.
- Recognize compliance obligations related to restrictive trade practices, boycotts, and record keeping.
- Identify the responsibilities of forwarders and other agents in ensuring compliant export transactions.
Course Overview
This course provides a clear, practical overview of U.S. export control requirements under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and related rules. Learners will explore how export controls apply to physical goods, technology, software, electronic commerce, and digital transfers. The course also covers key compliance obligations, including licensing requirements, export clearance and EEI filings, restrictive trade practices and boycotts, record-keeping rules, and the responsibilities of forwarders and other export agents. By the end, learners will understand how to determine whether an export is subject to the EAR and how to manage core compliance tasks in day-to-day operations.