Export Control

Export Control laws are a set of federal regulations that govern how information and technologies can be transferred internationally and prohibit certain activities without a license from the U.S. government.

Some examples of activities that may require a license are:

• Any engagement with embargoed or comprehensively sanctioned countries
  Interactions with North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba or the Crimean Region of the Ukraine are heavily regulated by the federal government.  A license may be required even for teaching or scholarly interaction.  Targeted sanctions may also apply to engagements with Russia, China, Venezuela, or other countries.
• Shipping research equipment or samples internationally
  Export control laws apply to the export of physical items or the use of those items by foreign nationals.
• Traveling internationally
  Hand-carrying items during travel is also an export.  Furthermore, export control laws apply to some software and technical data.
• Purchasing controlled items for use in research
  Export control laws may restrict the extent to which foreign nationals can use or access certain items, software, or technical data.  A Technology Control Plan (TCP) is required to ensure that these items are properly secured.
• Collaborating with international colleagues
  International transfers of software or technical data via email or cloud services are still considered exports and may require a license from the federal government.

For additional guidance, contact the Research Compliance Officer, Dr. Binod Tiwari, AVP Research and Sponsored Projects at 657-278-8205 or via email at btiwari@fullerton.edu.

Additional resources:  California State University Export Control