Export restriction

Export restrictions, or a restriction on exportation, are limitations on the quantity of goods exported to a specific country or countries by a Government.

An export restriction may be imposed:

In the United States, the Export Administration Regulations are issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security (in the Department of Commerce) for all items except munitions. The Department of State has the responsibility of overseeing export of defense and military-related articles as per the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or ITAR.

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