U.S. export controls include the laws and regulations managing the sale or transfer of sensitive goods and technology, services, and expertise to non-U.S. citizens. Companies must obtain a license to lawfully export controlled items.
"The U.S. government has a myriad of laws, regulations, policies, and processes intended to identify and protect critical technologies. Eight different U.S. government programs identify and protect critical technologies." (GAO-09-787T) Regulations such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and executive orders all play a role in the export control system.
U.S. regulations control the export of dual use items, i.e., items that can be used for both commercial and military purposes. Electronics, including certain printed boards and their associated intellectual property (IP) such as chemical formulas, purchase orders containing specifications, and printed board artwork are all examples of regulated dual-use items. Electronics companies are affected by export controls requiring licenses for exporting designs for controlled technology overseas. Deemed export controls require companies conducting business in the U.S. to obtain licenses for any controlled IP to which their foreign national employees may have access.
U.S. electronics companies may be missing out on millions of dollars of business because of export control laws.
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