Questions?
Email Ann Adams
or call 847-491-2869
Do export controls apply
to your research?
Use our Decision Tree.
Training and Resources
Training
Access CITI Training for Export Compliance at Learn @ Northwestern.
Instructions to link your existing CITI account.
Modules include:
- Basic Overview of Export Compliance at Universities
- Purchasing
- Sanctions Programs
- International Shipping
- Biosafety
Federal Agencies which Oversee the Control of Exports
- US Department of State
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
– 22 CFR 120-130
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- US Department of Commerce
- Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
– Title 15, sections 730-774 of the Code of Federal Regulations
- Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- US Department of Treasury
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
– foreign asset control regulations, 31 CFR 500
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Additional Resources
Researchers throughout the US are challenged by export control regulations. While many organizations provide information on the topic, we highlight below some of the the most informative.
Introduction to Commerce Department’s Export Controls
– Bureau of Industry and Security / U.S. Department of Commerce
COGR Export Control Resources
– Council on Governmental Relations