CES Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance

Question 1

Which US government agency administers the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for dual-use items?

Accepted Answer

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

Answer

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce administers the EAR, which controls the export of dual-use commercial items with potential military applications.

Question 2

What does an EAR99 classification indicate about an item?

Accepted Answer

It is subject to the EAR but not listed on the Commerce Control List

Answer

EAR99 items are subject to the EAR but are not specifically listed on the Commerce Control List (CCL), so they generally do not require a license except to embargoed countries or denied parties.

Question 3

Which US agency administers economic and trade sanctions programs, including the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list?

Accepted Answer

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Answer

OFAC, part of the Department of Treasury, administers and enforces US economic and trade sanctions programs, including maintaining the SDN list of blocked persons and entities.

Question 4

What is the Commerce Control List (CCL)?

Accepted Answer

A catalog of items subject to export controls under the EAR, identified by ECCN

Answer

The CCL is maintained by BIS and identifies commodities, software, and technology subject to EAR export controls, each assigned an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).

Question 5

An Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) follows which format?

Accepted Answer

5 characters: 1 number, 1 letter, then 3 numbers (e.g., 3A001)

Answer

An ECCN is a 5-character alphanumeric code such as 3A001, where the first digit indicates the category, the letter indicates the product group, and the remaining digits indicate the specific reason for control.

(CES) Certified Export Specialist Practice Test

(CES) Certified Export Specialist Practice Test

CES Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance