The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are US regulations administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the US Department of Commerce. They govern the export, re-export, and in-country transfer of commercial and dual-use items, software, and technology listed on the Commerce Control List (CCL). Unlike ITAR, which covers inherently military items, the EAR applies primarily to goods and technology with both civilian and potential military or security applications.
Dutch companies in the technology, semiconductor, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors are frequently subject to EAR compliance obligations. The deemed export and deemed re-export rules mean that transferring controlled technology to a foreign national, even within the Netherlands, may require a BIS licence. The EAR also includes entity-list controls that prohibit or restrict transactions with specified organisations regardless of item classification.
This entry is descriptive of the regulatory framework. Organisations handling specific EAR-classified items should take qualified export control legal advice. Dutch employers should consider the EAR alongside EU dual-use regulations and any national implementing measures, as the two regimes interact and may impose overlapping or differing obligations.