About Export Control Regulations

The federal Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") control the export of certain commodities, software, technical data and certain other information to foreign countries. The EAR and the ITAR can restrict the furnishing of information, technical data and software to foreign persons, whether this takes place abroad or in the United States. The Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") regulates technology and economic transfers to countries, organizations, and individuals through embargoes and trade sanctions.

Federal Export Compliance Regulations and Useful Websites

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) – 22 CFR Parts 120-130
Responsible Agency: Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

Export Administration Regulations (EAR) – 15 CFR Parts 730-774
Responsible Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

Embargo and Sanction Programs
Responsible Agency: Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC)

Council on Government Relations (COGR) Export Control Information
COGR is an association of leading research universities, affiliated medical centers, and independent research institutes. They provide information, analysis, advice, policy perspective and historical context to member organizations in the areas of research administration and compliance.

Purdue Activities impacted by Export Control Regulations

• Performing Controlled or Proprietary Research
• Performing Research Outside the United States
• Traveling Outside the United States
• Presenting at Conferences Outside the United States
• Hosting International Visitors
• Shipping Equipment, Software or Technical Information Internationally
• Engaging in international Collaborations or Partnerships
• Paying someone in another country for items or services
• Advising Students from Countries subject to U.S. Comprehensive Sanctions
• Undergraduate Student Design or Capstone courses where students have access to proprietary or confidential information