Every American exporter must comply with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). They are administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The EAR regulates the export, reexport, and transfer of commercial and dual-use items that are not already covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is responsible for regulating the export of defense articles and services that fall under ITAR and the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). Below are some useful links for general information sites that have the ability to drill down to better understand these regulations and the processes necessary to comply. For additional assistance please contact exportcompliance@amtonline.org. - [BIS Landing Page](https://www.bis.doc.gov/) - [Export Administration Regulations (EAR)](https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/export-administration-regulations-ear) - [The scope of the EAR ](https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/documents/regulations-docs/2382-part-734-scope-of-the-export-administration-regulations-1/file) - [International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Arms Export Control Act (AECA)](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_public_portal_itar_landing) - [Information on the Consolidated Screening List (CSL) for parties that the U.S. Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, reexports, or transfer of items.](https://www.trade.gov/consolidated-screening-list) - [The Federal Register with a search engine for the most updated government notices ](https://www.federalregister.gov/) __China Specific:__ - [International Trade Administration (ITA) Country Commercial Guide - China](https://www.trade.gov/knowledge-product/exporting-china-market-overview?section-nav=3169) - [BIS China Export Control Information](https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/all-articles/220-eco-country-pages/1040-china-export-control-information) __Russia Specific:__ - [International Trade Administration (ITA) Country Commercial Guide - Russia](https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/russia-market-overview?section-nav=2375) - [BIS Resources to Export Controls Implemented in response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine](https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/country-guidance/russia-belarus)