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(1) Subject to the EAR is a term used in the EAR to describe those items and activities over which BIS exercises regulatory jurisdiction under the EAR. Conversely, items and activities that are not subject to the EAR are outside the regulatory jurisdiction of the EAR and are not affected by these regulations.

EAR99 is a classification designation for an item that is subject to the EAR but not specifically described by an ECCN on the CCL. NLR, which stands for No License Required, is a shipment designation.

If your item falls under the jurisdiction of the BIS and is not listed on the CCL, it is designated as EAR99. The majority of commercial products are designated EAR99 and generally will not require a license to be exported or reexported.

What is the EAR? The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are controlled by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State to regulate dual-use items. These types of goods and related technical data are any items that are made for commercial use but could also have military applications.

If you are certain your item is subject to the EAR but is NOT described on the Commerce Control List, your item is designated EAR99. restricted activities, end users/uses, or destinations.

EAR99 items generally consist of less sensitive consumer goods and do not require a license in most situations. However, if you plan to export an EAR99 item to an embargoed country, to an end user of concern or in support of a prohibited end use, you may be required to obtain a license.

(a) Except for items excluded in paragraph (b) of this section, the following items are subject to the EAR: (1) All items in the United States, including in a U.S. Foreign Trade Zone or moving intransit through the United States from one foreign country to another; (2) All U.S. origin items wherever located;