Basic Info - Export Control
Export Control Penalties
Violations of export control laws have serious consequences for both the individual and the institution. The penalties vary depending on the circumstances (whether it was a "knowing" or "willful" violation), but the penalties for even lesser violations can include jail time and/or fines.
Please note that export control violations can also be assigned to the individual rather than the university. If you violate export control laws, there's a very good chance that you, as an individual, could face fines and jail time.
ITAR Penalties
- Criminal: up to $1 million per violation and up to 10 years in prison
- Civil: seizure and forfeiture of articles, revocation of exporting privileges, fines of up to $500 thousand per violation.
EAR Penalties
- Criminal: $50 thousand-$1 million or five times the value of export, whichever is greater, per violation, up to 10 years in prison.
- Civil: loss of export privileges, fines $10 thousand-$120 thousand per violation
OFAC Penalties
- Criminal: Up to $1 million and 10 years in prison
- Civil: $12 thousand-$55 thousand per instance