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Export Controls

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Do I need a permit for exports to the United States?

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Exports to the United States

Under a bilateral arrangement with the United States, export permits are not required for most Export Control List (ECL) items when shipped to a final destination and for end-use in the U.S., or its territories, dependencies or possessions. However, all items listed in Groups 3 and 4, as well as ECL Items 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 5001., 5011., 5101., 5102., 5103., 5105., 5201., 5202., 5203., 5204., 5501., 5502.1, 5503., 5504.2.h., 6-1, 6-2, 7-3 and 7-13 require individual export permits when shipped to a final destination or for end-use in the U.S. In addition, if the ECL items are not for consumption in the U.S. but are only transiting the U.S. for export to other destinations, an export permit is required for all items based on the country of final destination. If uncertain as to whether an export permit for the U.S. is required, contact the Export Controls Division.


Last Updated:
2006-10-24

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