LDAPWiki: Export restrictions

Overview#

Export restrictions are constraints usually put in place by a Government Entity and may be Protected Data

An export restriction may be imposed:

To prevent a shortage of goods in the domestic market because it is more profitable to export
To manage the effect on the domestic market of the importing country, which may otherwise impose antidumping duties on the imported goods
As part of foreign policy, for example as a component of trade sanctions
To limit or restrict arms or dual-use items that may be used in proliferation, terrorism, or nuclear, chemical, or biological warfare.
To limit or restrict trade to embargoed nations.
Due to a perceived competitive advantage

In the United States, the Export Administration Regulations are issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security (in the United States Department of Commerce) for all items except munitions. The United States Department of State has the responsibility of overseeing export of defense and military-related articles as per the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President of the United States of America to regulate international commerce after declaring a national emergency.

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