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Contact a counselor
Connect with an export counselor for guidance on the Export Administration Regulations. Counselors are available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Washington, D.C. Office – Contact form or (202) 482-4811
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)
The Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security (SIES) protects and promotes national security by implementing defense, foreign investment, and industrial sector programs to safeguard a robust and resilient U.S. industrial base.
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Office of Technology Evaluations (OTE)
The Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE) analyzes the effectiveness of export controls, identifies emerging and foundational technologies, and assesses the supply chain, foreign availability, and mass market status of those technologies through global trade data, financial data, and all-source intelligence.