The Office of Export Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, controls all exportations except for certain commodities and technical data licensed for export by other U.S. government agencies; however, most commodities and technical data exported to Canada are not controlled. Additional information is available to senders from the following sources:
- Commerce Department bulletin titled Exports By Mail — Export License Requirements for Exports by Mail.
- EXPORTERS SERVICE STAFF
OFFICE OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1401 CONSTITUTION AVE NW
WASHINGTON DC 20230–0001
Or telephone 202–482–4811, or any district office of that department. A list of district offices is included in the Exports by Mail bulletin cited in 531.1a.
- Export Administration Regulations, 115 CFR Parts 368–399.
The mission of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Export Enforcement is to protect U.S. national security, homeland security, foreign policy, and economic interests through a law enforcement program focused on: sensitive exports to hostile entities or those that engage in onward proliferation; prohibited foreign boycotts; and related public safety laws. Senders must understand and comply with these regulations when exporting commodities and technical data by mail. Postal Service employees will not advise prospective mailers of the type of license applicable to any commodities or to any destination. However, before accepting packages, employees should ensure that senders have complied with applicable regulations. If a sender learns that an export control violation of the Export Administration Regulations has occurred or may occur, or for information, contact the following source:
OFFICE OF EXPORT ENFORCEMENT
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1401 CONSTITUTION AVE NW
WASHINGTON DC 20230–0002
or telephone 202–482–1208.
