Government Sites
Census Bureau - Foreign Trade Division (FTD)
Provides information on foreign trade statistics, regulations, reference materials, and extensive details on AES.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Provides access to the Customs Export section, including information on AES; blocked, denied and debarred persons lists: and export documents, licenses and requirements.
Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
Provides information on export control basics, export administration policies and regulations, compliance and enforcement, seminars and training, and links to Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including the Commerce Control List (CCL).
Department of the Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Provides access to specially designated nationals (SDN) and blocked persons lists and sanction programs and country summaries.
Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
Provides information for registering with the DDTC and applying for a license to ship items on the U. S. Munitions List (USML). Includes a link to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Export.gov - U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administrations (ITA)
Provides access to all export-related assistance and market information offered by the federal government.
Department of Treasury – Internal Revenue Service
Provides detailed information on how to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Publication 1635, Understanding Your EIN is posted as a pdf online. This can be accessed to answer FAQ’s regarding your EIN. Site is also available in Spanish.