Although DDTC, BIS and OFAC are the primary agencies with export control authority for technology, associated non-public information, and services of value there are other agencies with export regulatory authority for other categories of items. The agencies identified below are examples, not a comprehensive list:
Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Agency, Department of Justice
- Statutory Authority: Controlled Substances Act (21 USC)
- Regulations: Controlled Substances Regulations (21 CFR Part 1300-1399)
- Scope: Drugs with the potential for abuse (schedules I-V) and regulated chemicals (List I and II) exceeding allowable limits
- Examples of Items Controlled: drugs such ketamine, pentobarbital, amphetamines, and opioids; as well as regulated chemicals such as acetic anhydride, ephedrine, toluene and ethyl ether.
- Guidance: Diversion Control Import/Export Quick Reference Guide and website
Food and Drug Administration
- Statutory Authority: Federal Food and Drugs Act (Public Law 59-384, Section 2), Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (Public Law 75-717, Section 801(d)), Drug Export Amendments Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-660), and the FDA Export Reform and Enhancement Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-134, and amended by Public Law 104-180)
- Scope: Commercial and investigational drugs, biological products, and certain medical devices
- Guidance: FDA Import/Export Guidance website
US Fish & Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
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Statutory Authority: Various, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Lacey Act, Convention on Internation Trade in Endagered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
- Regulations: Fish and Wildlife Regulations (50 CFR Part 17, Sec. 21, 22, 31 & 32; 50 CFR Part 23)
- Scope: Endangered plants and animals (live organisms and parts or samples)
- Examples of Items Controlled: broad-nosed bat, Cooper's hawk, American alligator, beluga whale, snow drops, hoodias, and many species of cacti
- Guidance: USFWS Import/Export Permit website
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Department of Energy
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
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Statutory Authority: Plant Protection Act (P.L. 106-224; 7 USC Ch. 104), Animal Health Protection Act (P.L. 107-171, Title X, Sec. 10401; 7 USC, Ch. 109)
- Regulations: USDA Regulations (7 CFR, Subtitle B, Part 353)
- Scope: Import and export of live animals, animal products, live plants, plant products and soils.
- Examples of Items Controlled: agricultural animals and plants, plant pests, soils from quarrantined areas, blood or serum samples, milk, meat and plant food items
- Guidance: APHIS Import/Export website