Which list is regulated under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)?

The Commerce Control List (CCL) is specifically regulated under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The CCL identifies items that are subject to the EAR, which governs the export of dual-use items—those that can serve both civilian and military purposes. The EAR aims to protect national security and foreign policy interests of the United States by imposing controls on the export of certain technologies, software, and equipment that may be misused if inappropriately disseminated.

The CCL consists of various categories and is detailed in the EAR itself, establishing the parameters for what requires a license for export, as well as the conditions under which exports may be made. The importance of the CCL in the EAR framework lies in its specificity regarding the types of goods that fall under regulation, including certain computer technologies and telecommunications equipment that could potentially impact national security.

Other lists mentioned, such as the U.S. Munitions List (USML), are administered under different regulatory frameworks, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which regulates defense-related articles and services. Denied Parties List (DPL) contains individuals and entities that are prohibited from receiving exports, and while it is relevant to export control, it is not part of the CCL governed by