The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) operates within the Department of Commerce to implement and enforce (with the aide of other agencies) the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774), as codified by the Export Administration Act of 1979 (EAA, 50 U.S.C. �� 2401-2420). These regulations govern the exportation of �dual-use� commercial items which may have both a commercial and a military application. While the BIS may not be the only agency regulating the export of goods from the US (see also, the US Department of State), worrying about BIS compliance is often a good start to ensuring a smooth export experience for new companies. To avoid loss or suspension of your export license, severe financial penalties, or even in criminal cases, jail time, stakeholders need to be aware of, and comply with, these regulations. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the pertinent regulations and a general introduction to concepts to be considered when negotiating their requirements as they may pertain to the exportation of chemical inventions.

Things to know before shipping your invention beyond US borders

248th National Meeting (2014)

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