# Bureau of Industry and Security

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), an agency of the U.S.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, controls the export, re-export, and transfer of dual-use goods, technologies, and software to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. Its primary tool is the Commerce Control List (CCL), which classifies items by Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and specifies licensing requirements based on destination country and end use. Exporters and freight forwarders must screen shipments against the CCL and the Entity List before dispatch—failure to obtain required BIS authorization can result in substantial civil penalties and denial of export privileges. BIS jurisdiction can extend to non-U.S.-made goods that incorporate controlled U.S.-origin technology above a defined de minimis threshold, making compliance relevant well beyond U.S. borders.

**Source:** [https://www.bis.doc.gov](https://www.bis.doc.gov)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Bureau of Industry and Security |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 122 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.bis.doc.gov |

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