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Enforcement

Export Enforcement protects and promotes U.S. national security by aggressively investigating violations of export control and antiboycott regulations and by partnering with industry and academia to facilitate compliance with those regulations.

Our mission is singular and essential: we work to keep our country’s most sensitive items out of the world’s most dangerous hands. 

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    Enforcement leadership & program offices

    Learn about the programs and offices under Export Enforcement and our leadership.

  • BIS report violation

    Reporting violations

    If you discover a potential violation, you can either report it confidentially or submit a voluntary self-disclosure (VSD) to aid exporters in penalty reduction and support BIS Enforcement in handling non-compliance matters.

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    Consolidated Screening List

    The Consolidated Screening List is a searchable and downloadable file that consolidates export screening lists of the Departments of Commerce, State and the Treasury into one spreadsheet to assist in screening potential parties to regulated transactions.

  • Export violations and charges

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  • Enforcement guidance and resources

    Documents that outline the agency's guidelines and procedures for enforcing export control laws and regulations, providing clarity on how violations and penalties are handled.

  • Don't Let This Happen to You

    Highlights real-life export control violation cases and provides valuable insights into common mistakes and best practices to help exporters avoid similar pitfalls.

  • Enforcement field offices

    Locations of Export Enforcement offices around the country.