Kuwait - U.S. Export ControlsKuwait - U.S. Export Controls
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Department of Commerce is charged with the development, implementation, and interpretation of U.S. export control policy for dual-use commodities, software, and potentially sensitive technology. Dual-use items subject to BIS regulatory jurisdiction have predominantly commercial use, but also have military application. The Bureau's regulations govern exports of dual-use items (the "Export Administration Regulations"), codified at 15 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 7. It also provides discussions of certain key regulatory policy areas, including policies governing exports of high-performance computers and encryption products. It includes descriptions of U.S. anti-boycott regulations, special regional considerations, multilateral export control regimes, and technical advisory committees.
In addition to the U.S. export control policy for dual-use items, BIS is also charged with the development, implementation, and interpretation of the anti-boycott provisions of the Export Administration Act. The anti-boycott provisions encourage, and in some cases require, U.S. citizens to refuse to participate in foreign boycotts that the United States does not sanction. U.S. citizens are also required to report receipt of boycott-related requests. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
In addition to the U.S. export control policy for dual-use items, BIS is also charged with the development, implementation, and interpretation of the anti-boycott provisions of the Export Administration Act. The anti-boycott provisions encourage, and in some cases require, U.S. citizens to refuse to participate in foreign boycotts that the United States does not sanction. U.S. citizens are also required to report receipt of boycott-related requests. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.