# export control rule

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Freight forwarders, exporters, and compliance officers work with export control rules on a daily basis – government-issued regulations that determine which goods, technologies, or services may leave a country and under what conditions.

Freight forwarders, exporters, and compliance officers work with export control rules on a daily basis – government-issued regulations that determine which goods, technologies, or services may leave a country and under what conditions. They are particularly relevant for dual-use items (products with both civilian and military applications), defense articles, and security-sensitive technologies, which often require an export license. The regulatory framework combines national legislation – such as the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the UK Export Control Order – with multilateral regimes like the Wassenaar Arrangement, which may overlap or interact. Violations can result in substantial fines, license revocation, and criminal prosecution. Unlike standard customs rules, export control rules are driven primarily by security and foreign policy objectives rather than fiscal interests.

**Source:** [https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/export-controls](https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/export-controls)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | export control rule |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 123 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/export-controls |

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