EAR Controls for Items That Use Encryption
BIS is in the process of updating the Encryption website to reflect the 2016 Federal Register changes to Category 5 Part 2. A list of the changes can be found here <<http://www.bis.doc.gov/InformationSecurity2016-updates>>
For questions call the Information Technology Controls Division at (202) 482-0707.
Identifying Encryption Items
- Is my item classified under Category 5, Part 2, of the EAR?
- How are classifications issued before the June 25, 2010 amendments grandfathered into the current encryption provisions?
- What items are removed from encryption controls?
Registration
- May I self-classify my encryption item and export it WITHOUT an encryption registration?
- May I self-classify my encryption item and export it WITH an encryption registration?
- How to file an encryption registration?
Classification
If encryption registration IS required, AND you cannot self-classify the item, then you must file an encryption classification request.
- What items require an encryption classification?
- How to file a License Exception ENC classification request
- Additional guidance for License Exception ENC (740.17) items
- How to file a mass market classification request
- Additional guidance for Mass Market (742.15) items
Reporting
- How to file an annual self-classification report
- How to create the annual self-classification report in .CSV file format
- How and when to file semi-annual reports
License Applications
Recent Changes
- Summary of changes from the June 25, 2010 regulation
- Changes to License Exception ENC
- Changes to Mass Market provisions
Additional Guidance
- Frequently Asked Questions – additional questions and answers for common questions asked by exporters
- Advisory Opinions – advisory opinions related to encryption items may be reviewed on the advisory opinions web page
- Information Technology Controls Division Contacts – for additional guidance or to discuss a specific application please contact the Licensing Officer