EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS
EAR Compliance and Licensing
Navigate US export control requirements with experienced guidance for ECCN classification, license determinations, license exceptions, BIS applications, encryption controls, end-user reviews, and technology management.
How we can help
Make Informed Decisions Before Exporting Controlled Items
The Export Administration Regulations can affect the shipment, transfer, release, and use of commercial and dual-use products, software, and technology. Paragon Trade Solutions helps organizations evaluate regulatory requirements before controlled items or information are shared across borders or accessed by foreign persons.
Practical Guidance for Complex EAR Matters
We work with manufacturers, technology companies, exporters, research organizations, and other businesses to classify products, determine licensing requirements, evaluate exceptions, review end users, and develop controls for regulated technology. Our guidance is tailored to the item, destination, parties, end use, and method of transfer involved.
EAR Compliance and Licensing Services
Advisory Opinion Submissions
We assist with preparing advisory opinion requests when an organization needs formal regulatory guidance regarding the application or interpretation of the Export Administration Regulations.
License Exception Analysis
We assess whether an EAR license exception may authorize a transaction and help organizations understand the eligibility criteria, limitations, documentation, and reporting obligations involved.
Technology Control Plans
We develop and review technology control plans designed to limit unauthorized access to controlled technical information, software, equipment, facilities, and information systems.
Encryption Controls
Paragon reviews encryption functionality, product characteristics, user access, and distribution methods to help determine classification, authorization, and reporting requirements.
ECCN Classification
Paragon reviews technical characteristics, performance capabilities, materials, software functions, and intended uses to support accurate Export Control Classification Number determinations.
BIS Export Licensing
We prepare and support export license applications submitted to the Bureau of Industry and Security for controlled products, software, technology, and related transactions.
CCATS Applications
Paragon assists with Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System requests when an official BIS classification is needed for a product, software item, or technology.
IT Infrastructure Guidance
Paragon helps organizations evaluate how controlled technology is stored, accessed, transferred, and protected across cloud platforms, internal networks, collaboration tools, and other systems.
End-Use and End-User Controls Analysis
We evaluate customers, consignees, intermediaries, destinations, and intended uses to identify restricted parties, prohibited activities, and licensing concerns before a transaction proceeds.
Regulatory Analysis and Guidance
Paragon evaluates products, software, technology, transactions, and proposed activities to help organizations understand applicable EAR requirements and export control obligations.
License Requirement Determination
Paragon evaluates an item’s classification, destination, end user, end use, and applicable controls to determine whether a BIS export license may be required.
A STRONGER EXPORT CONTROL PROGRAM
Address EAR Requirements Before Products or Technology Are Transferred
Effective EAR compliance requires more than reviewing physical shipments. Organizations must also consider software downloads, cloud access, technical discussions, foreign-person access, remote work, and other activities that may result in a regulated export or release.
Paragon Trade Solutions can help your organization:
- Determine whether products, software, or technology are subject to the EAR
- Establish accurate ECCN classifications before transactions occur
- Evaluate destination, end-user, and end-use restrictions
- Determine whether a license or license exception may apply
- Prepare BIS license applications and CCATS classification requests
- Develop controls for encryption, technical data, systems, and foreign-person access
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Export Administration Regulations govern the export, re-export, transfer, and release of many commercial, dual-use, and less-sensitive military products, software, and technologies subject to US jurisdiction.
An Export Control Classification Number identifies an item within the Commerce Control List. It describes the item and helps determine which reasons for control, licensing requirements, and potential license exceptions may apply.
No. Some items subject to the EAR are designated EAR99 because they are not specifically listed on the Commerce Control List. EAR99 items may still require authorization based on the destination, end user, or end use.
The analysis generally considers the item’s classification, destination, parties, intended end use, and applicable restrictions. A transaction may require a license even when the item is widely available commercially.
A license exception is an authorization within the EAR that may permit certain transactions without an individual export license when all applicable eligibility criteria and conditions are satisfied.
A CCATS determination is an official classification issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security in response to a commodity classification request for a product, software item, or technology.
Yes. Releasing controlled technology or software source code to a foreign person may be treated as an export to that person’s country of nationality, even when the access occurs within the United States.
Encryption products may be subject to specific classification, authorization, reporting, and distribution requirements. The analysis depends on the product’s functionality, strength, users, market, and method of distribution.
A transaction may be restricted based on who will receive the item or how it will be used. Screening and due diligence can help identify prohibited military, intelligence, nuclear, missile, surveillance, or other controlled activities.
A technology control plan documents the physical, digital, personnel, and procedural safeguards used to prevent unauthorized access to controlled technology, software, equipment, or technical information.
Yes. Paragon can help evaluate how controlled information is stored and accessed across networks, cloud systems, collaboration platforms, remote environments, and other technology infrastructure.
Accurate classifications, informed license determinations, reliable end-user reviews, and appropriate technology controls can help organizations reduce risk and pursue international opportunities responsibly.
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Need Help with an EAR Compliance or Licensing Matter?
Whether you are classifying a product, evaluating a license requirement, reviewing a foreign end user, preparing a BIS application, or developing controls for regulated technology, Paragon Trade Solutions can help you determine the appropriate next steps.