Foreign Direct Product Rule
Also called: FDPR · FDP rule
A provision of the US EAR under which certain items made outside the US become subject to US export controls because they are the direct product of specified US technology or software, or are made in plants that are such a direct product. Several variants exist, targeting particular countries, entities or technologies.
In practice
Non-US manufacturers using US tools or design software may need a US licence to supply some customers even if no US parts are involved.
Applies to: 
USA
Related terms
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- ECCN
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