Export Controls and Trade Regulations

United States export and trade regulations impose controls over numerous University activities, including the performance of certain research.For example, the transfer of export-controlled information or source code to a foreign national in the U.S. is a deemed export and may require an export license. The consequences of violating the regulations are potentially extremely severe and can be extended to the involved individuals as well as to the University.

The Office of University Counsel advises University and campus units on U.S. export and trade laws and regulations and related University policies. University attorneys provide trainings and work with campus export control officials and administrators who assist University units and employees in minimizing the impact of export and trade regulations on their activities and in complying with any applicable regulations. All export control license applications are coordinated through campus export control officials and the Office of University Counsel.

For additional University of Illinois and U.S. Government information, see the resources below:

Additional Tools and Guidance for UI Administrators

End Use Form
Excluded Parties List Check Form
Export Controls Flow Chart UI Technology Transfer
Fundamental Research Exclusion – Definition and Explanation
Guidance on How to Perform Online List Checks
Is Your Item Export-Controlled?
Laptop Security
Research Administrators’ Checklist
Template Technology Control Plan
University Export Issues Chart
What are “Military Items?”
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) guidance
  - Export Control Basics
  - FAQs
- EAR database
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Trade regulations (Office of Foreign Assets Control)
If you need additional guidance or if you think a UI activity may need an export license, contact your campus official responsible for export control compliance or the Office of University Counsel. The campus officials responsible for export control compliance are:
- Urbana: Office of Sponsored Programs (See also: http://research.illinois.edu/regulatory-compliance-safety/policy-export-control. )
- Chicago: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (See also: http://research.uic.edu/compliance/export-controls )
- Springfield: Vice Chancellor's Office for Academic Affairs