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Don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with the Export Administration Regulations. Connect with a regulatory specialist to receive personalized guidance. Counselors are available Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Restricted parties list inquiries
BIS publishes certain lists of individuals, organizations, and addresses subject to export, reexport, and transfer (in-country) restrictions involving items subject to the EAR. Learn more about each list and reach out to BIS with questions.
Denied Persons List – [email protected] or 202-482-0043
Entity List – [email protected] or 202-482-5991
Unverified List – [email protected] or 202-482-4255
Boycott-related questions
U.S. antiboycott laws were adopted to encourage, and in specified cases, require U.S. firms to refuse to participate in foreign boycotts that the United States does not sanction. This form allows you to ask questions about our "antiboycott" regulations, or use our antiboycott compliance advice line to speak with an expert.
Office of Export Enforcement (OEE)
Export Enforcement protects and promotes U.S. national security by aggressively investigating violations of the export control and antiboycott regulations and by partnering with industry and academia to facilitate compliance with those regulations.
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Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security (SIES)
Contact the Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security (SIES) for inquiries regarding Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems, National Defense Stockpile, Offsets in Defense Trade, and NATO International Competitive Bidding eligibility for U.S. companies.
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Office of Technology Evaluations (OTE)
The Office of Technology Evaluation serves as the main hub in BIS for tasks such as surveying and evaluating the economic well-being and competitiveness of the U.S. defense industry, carrying out Section 232 Investigations to understand how imports impact national security, and studying how export controls affect U.S. competitiveness.