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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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Key Dates

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Comments Due
3/30/2026
5/29/2026

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