# Export control block

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Export control authorities and exporting companies impose an export control block to legally prevent the shipment of specific goods, technologies, or services.

Export control authorities and exporting companies impose an export control block to legally prevent the shipment of specific goods, technologies, or services. The block is grounded in applicable regulations such as sanctions, embargoes, dual-use rules, or end-use restrictions, and takes effect before the goods leave the country of origin. In day-to-day customs practice, it means export authorization is denied: freight forwarders and shippers must halt the consignment, document the decision, and explore lawful alternatives. An export control block is distinct from a temporary customs suspension—it constitutes a legal prohibition, not a procedural delay.

**Source:** [https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/compliance/export-management/for-industry/export-controls](https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/compliance/export-management/for-industry/export-controls)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Export control block |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 93 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/compliance/export-management/for-industry/export-controls |

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