Deemed export

Also called: deemed re-export

The release of controlled technology or source code to a foreign person within the US, which the EAR and ITAR treat as an export to that person's country of nationality. A deemed re-export is the equivalent release abroad to a national of a third country.

In practice

Hiring or hosting foreign engineers can require an export licence even though nothing physically leaves the country.

Applies to: USA

Related terms

Export Administration Regulations
The US regulations administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security that control exports, re-exports and in-country transfers of commercial and…
ITAR
The US regulations administered by the State Department that control the export and temporary import of defence articles and services listed on the…
Export controls
Laws that restrict the export, transfer, brokering and transit of military items, dual-use goods and technology, and sometimes other strategic goods,…

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