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What is a reason you may not use any License Exception?
What is a reason you may not use any License Exception?
- The export or reexport is made to Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, or a NATO member state.
- Your authorization to use a License Exception has been suspended or revoked. (correct)
- The item being exported is authorized by BIS.
- The item is primarily useful for legitimate communication purposes.
In which scenario can an item primarily useful for surreptitious interception of communications be exported using a License Exception?
In which scenario can an item primarily useful for surreptitious interception of communications be exported using a License Exception?
- When the item is consigned to and for the official use of an agency of the U.S. Government. (correct)
- When the item is controlled under ECCNs 5E001.a or 5A980.
- When the item is being exported to Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, or a NATO member state.
- When the export is authorized by BIS.
Under what conditions can an export or reexport be made to Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, or a NATO member state without a license?
Under what conditions can an export or reexport be made to Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, or a NATO member state without a license?
- The export does not qualify for a License Exception.
- The export is subject to ECCNs 5A001.f.1, 5D001, or 5D980.
- The export is subject to one of the ten General Prohibitions.
- The export is authorized by §740.11(b)(2)(ii). (correct)
Which items are not eligible for a License Exception according to the text?
Which items are not eligible for a License Exception according to the text?
What must be true for an export or reexport to be subject to one of the ten General Prohibitions?
What must be true for an export or reexport to be subject to one of the ten General Prohibitions?
When can an item being exported or reexported be eligible for a License Exception?
When can an item being exported or reexported be eligible for a License Exception?
Which agency has the authority to determine export licensing requirements for items under its exclusive jurisdiction?
Which agency has the authority to determine export licensing requirements for items under its exclusive jurisdiction?
Under what circumstances may BIS stop a shipment or an export transaction?
Under what circumstances may BIS stop a shipment or an export transaction?
What action might BIS take to comply with U.S. Wassenaar obligations regarding License Exceptions?
What action might BIS take to comply with U.S. Wassenaar obligations regarding License Exceptions?
What is the purpose of informing an exporter to submit a notice before using any License Exception?
What is the purpose of informing an exporter to submit a notice before using any License Exception?
In which situation might BIS order the return or unloading of a shipment that is already en route?
In which situation might BIS order the return or unloading of a shipment that is already en route?
What do License Exceptions under the EAR permit in terms of exports?
What do License Exceptions under the EAR permit in terms of exports?
Under what circumstances can items described in ECCNs 6A008, 7A001, 7A002, and others be exported?
Under what circumstances can items described in ECCNs 6A008, 7A001, 7A002, and others be exported?
For which destinations is a license required unless a specific license exception is listed in part 746 of the EAR?
For which destinations is a license required unless a specific license exception is listed in part 746 of the EAR?
Which technology is NOT eligible for License Exception GOV under §740.11(b)(2)?
Which technology is NOT eligible for License Exception GOV under §740.11(b)(2)?
In which region are exports or reexports to sanctioned destinations such as Cuba, Iran, and Syria subject to licensing requirements?
In which region are exports or reexports to sanctioned destinations such as Cuba, Iran, and Syria subject to licensing requirements?
Which License Exception prohibits exports and reexports of replacement parts to countries in Country Group E:1?
Which License Exception prohibits exports and reexports of replacement parts to countries in Country Group E:1?
For which country is License Exception GOV restricted to eligibility under specific provisions?
For which country is License Exception GOV restricted to eligibility under specific provisions?
Which License Exception is available for technology required for the production of pyroelectric detectors?
Which License Exception is available for technology required for the production of pyroelectric detectors?
Under what circumstance can MT controlled commodities described in ECCNs 2A001 be exported?
Under what circumstance can MT controlled commodities described in ECCNs 2A001 be exported?
Which technology is NOT eligible for License Exception GOV under §740.11(b)(2)?
Which technology is NOT eligible for License Exception GOV under §740.11(b)(2)?
Which type of items may not be exported, reexported, or transferred under License Exception STA?
Which type of items may not be exported, reexported, or transferred under License Exception STA?
What is required for the exporter or reexporter to Hong Kong of certain EAR-controlled items?
What is required for the exporter or reexporter to Hong Kong of certain EAR-controlled items?
When is License Exception GOV available for the reexport or transfer (in-country) of firearms under certain ECCNs?
When is License Exception GOV available for the reexport or transfer (in-country) of firearms under certain ECCNs?
What is a requirement for the reexporter from Hong Kong of items controlled on the CCL for NS, MT, NP column 1, or CB reasons?
What is a requirement for the reexporter from Hong Kong of items controlled on the CCL for NS, MT, NP column 1, or CB reasons?
Which transactions do not qualify for any license exceptions except License Exception GOV?
Which transactions do not qualify for any license exceptions except License Exception GOV?
Under what circumstances are semiautomatic firearms controlled by ECCN 0A501.a not eligible for any license exceptions?
Under what circumstances are semiautomatic firearms controlled by ECCN 0A501.a not eligible for any license exceptions?
What is a requirement for the reexporter from Hong Kong of items controlled on the CCL for NS, MT, NP column 1, or CB reasons?
What is a requirement for the reexporter from Hong Kong of items controlled on the CCL for NS, MT, NP column 1, or CB reasons?
When is License Exception GOV available for transactions involving items under a 0x5zz ECCN?
When is License Exception GOV available for transactions involving items under a 0x5zz ECCN?
Which license exception can be used to export '600 series' items to destinations other than those in Country Group D:5 or Hong Kong?
Which license exception can be used to export '600 series' items to destinations other than those in Country Group D:5 or Hong Kong?
What type of items are not eligible for license exceptions except for License Exception GOV?
What type of items are not eligible for license exceptions except for License Exception GOV?
When can '600 series' items be exported to a country not listed in Country Group A:5 under License Exception GOV?
When can '600 series' items be exported to a country not listed in Country Group A:5 under License Exception GOV?
Which items may be authorized by an item-specific license exception for ECCNs 0Y521?
Which items may be authorized by an item-specific license exception for ECCNs 0Y521?
'600 series' items controlled for missile technology (MT) reasons may not be exported under which License Exception?
'600 series' items controlled for missile technology (MT) reasons may not be exported under which License Exception?
Which license exception allows exports of '600 series' items to U.S. Government end users if sold under a contract with $14,000,000 or more of '600 Series Major Defense Equipment'?
Which license exception allows exports of '600 series' items to U.S. Government end users if sold under a contract with $14,000,000 or more of '600 Series Major Defense Equipment'?
'600 series' items destined to or in Country Group D:5 are eligible for which License Exception?
'600 series' items destined to or in Country Group D:5 are eligible for which License Exception?
'Electronic assembly' specified elsewhere on the CCL that meets or exceeds the performance parameters of ECCN 3A090 falls under which category?
'Electronic assembly' specified elsewhere on the CCL that meets or exceeds the performance parameters of ECCN 3A090 falls under which category?
'600 series' items classified under ECCNs 9D610.b are eligible for all license exceptions EXCEPT which one?
'600 series' items classified under ECCNs 9D610.b are eligible for all license exceptions EXCEPT which one?
'600 series' items sold under a contract that includes $25,000,000 or more of '600 Series Major Defense Equipment' cannot be exported to which group of countries?
'600 series' items sold under a contract that includes $25,000,000 or more of '600 Series Major Defense Equipment' cannot be exported to which group of countries?
Study Notes
Restrictions on License Exceptions
- There are 23 restrictions on license exceptions, which may not be used under certain circumstances.
Circumstances that Restrict License Exceptions
- If authorization to use a license exception has been suspended or revoked, or the intended export does not qualify for a license exception.
- If the export or reexport is subject to one of the ten General Prohibitions, is not eligible for a license exception, and has not been authorized by BIS.
- If the item is primarily useful for surreptitious interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, or related software.
Specific Restrictions
- No license exceptions apply for 5E001.a or 5E980.
- Items controlled for missile technology (MT) reasons may not be exported under certain license exceptions.
- Items exported or reexported to a sanctioned destination (e.g., Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, etc.) or a license is required based on a limited sanction (e.g., Russia or Belarus).
- Technology required for the 'development' or 'production' of certain items (e.g., photon detector, microbolometer detector, etc.) is not eligible for certain license exceptions.
- Items controlled under certain ECCNs (e.g., 2A983, 2A984, 2D983, 2D984, 2E983, or 2E984) are not eligible for certain license exceptions.
- Items exported or reexported to or within the People's Republic of China (PRC) are not eligible for certain license exceptions.
- Items subject to the license requirements of §742.11 of the EAR are not eligible for certain license exceptions.
- 'Military commodities' subject to ECCN 0A919 are not eligible for certain license exceptions.
Country-Specific Restrictions
- '600 series' items destined to, or in, Country Group D:5 or Hong Kong are eligible for certain license exceptions.
- Items controlled under ECCNs 0A521, 0B521, 0C521, 0D521, and 0E521 may only be authorized by License Exception GOV or an item-specific license exception.
Other Restrictions
- If a party to the transaction is listed on the Unverified List, no license exceptions are available.
- If the exporter or reexporter does not receive a required license or written statement from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, no license exceptions are available.
- The reexport or transfer of firearms classified under ECCNs 0A501 or 0A502 under certain circumstances is not eligible for certain license exceptions.
- The export, reexport, or transfer of certain items to a party designated on the OFAC SDN list is not eligible for certain license exceptions.
General Provisions
- All license exceptions are subject to revision, suspension, or revocation, in whole or in part, without notice.
- BIS may stop a shipment or export transaction at any stage to prevent an unauthorized export or reexport.
- BIS may inform an exporter to submit a notice before using a license exception.
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Test your knowledge on items restricted to eligibility for specific license exceptions under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) including ECCNs, performance parameters, and license requirements. This quiz covers key concepts related to export controls and licensing.