# Export License Exception

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Unlike a Specific License, which authorities assess on a case-by-case basis, an export license exception permits certain goods or technologies to be exported without an individual permit, as long as all statutory conditions are met.

Unlike a Specific License, which authorities assess on a case-by-case basis, an export license exception permits certain goods or technologies to be exported without an individual permit, as long as all statutory conditions are met. Export control regulations define category-based criteria for these exceptions: permissible commodity types, destination countries, end-uses, and end-user characteristics. In practice, exporters and freight forwarders must verify eligibility before each shipment and retain clear compliance documentation. Responsibility rests entirely with the exporter—an incorrect application of an exception does not shield against liability. In U.S. law, license exceptions are codified in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR); comparable instruments exist under different names in other jurisdictions.

**Source:** [https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/licensing-exceptions/export-license-exceptions](https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/licensing-exceptions/export-license-exceptions)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Export License Exception |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/licensing-exceptions/export-license-exceptions |

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