Export Questions

Who must register as an exporter with the State Department?

1.  Any person who engages in the U.S. in the business of either manufacturing or exporting defense articles services is required to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls of the State Department.
2.  Exemptions. Registration is not required for: (a) officers and employees of the U.S. Government acting in an official capacity; (b) persons who pertinent business activity is confined to the production of unclassified technical data only; (c) persons whose manufacturing and export activities are solely restricted to and licensed under the Atomic Energy Act; and (d) persons who engage only in the fabrication of articles for experimental or scientific purpose, including research and development.