Commerce Bureau Reviews Export Tech Explanation Form
Published Date: 3/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a form called the Technology Letter of Explanation, which helps officials decide if certain U.S. technology exports are safe and legal. This affects companies exporting sensitive tech and aims to keep national security strong without adding extra hassle. Comments are open until May 29, 2026, with no new fees involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Exporters Face Time Burden to File
If your business exports certain U.S. technology, you may need to prepare and submit a Technology Letter of Explanation. The Department of Commerce estimates 5,002 respondents, with each response taking between 30 minutes and 2 hours, for a total annual burden of 8,945 hours and an estimated monetary cost to the public of $0.
Consignees Must Certify Safeguards
The Technology Letter of Explanation must describe the technology proposed for export and puts the consignee on notice that the technology is subject to U.S. export controls. The letter requires the consignee to certify it will not release the data or the direct product of the data to certain specified country‑group nationals so BIS can evaluate national security and foreign policy impacts (authority: EAR Section 748.8 and Supp 2 Section (o) to Part 748).
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