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ARTICLE · 01 FEBRUARY 2021

Export Control Reminder: Encryption Reporting Deadline February 1, 2021

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February 1, 2021, is the deadline for submitting reports regarding certain exports of encryption items under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

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February 1, 2021, is the deadline for submitting reports regarding certain exports of encryption items under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Two types of reports are subject to the deadline:

  1. Annual self-classification reports for encryption items exported or re-exported under paragraph (b)(1) of License Exception ENC during calendar year 2020 (January 1 through December 31, 2020)
  2. Semi-annual reports for specified encryption items exported or re-exported under paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3)(iii) of License Exception ENC between July 1 and December 31, 2020

A few notes regarding the reporting requirements:

  • We can provide templates and instructions that can be used to prepare and submit the reports

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