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ITAR, EAR, and CUI are commonly found on engineering drawings and technical documents in the aerospace and defense sectors. This explains the differences among these compliance frameworks and what they mean for handling technical data.

Assuming every U.S.-made component is locked behind ITAR restrictions is a common mistake that leads many international buyers to unnecessarily exclude American suppliers. Debunking core export myths reveals that the majority of commercial U.S. products are actually governed by the EAR or classified as EAR99, opening up far more sourcing opportunities than expected.

Export classifications are not determined by where a product is made or who buys it, but by a structured legal and technical review of its specific characteristics. Understanding this multi-step evaluation—moving from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List, helps buyers properly interpret classifications and make informed sourcing decisions.

Despite common misconceptions, EAR99 is an official U.S. export classification indicating that a product has undergone a formal regulatory review rather than being ignored or completely unrestricted. Clearing up what EAR99 actually means helps procurement and compliance teams make smarter sourcing decisions without missing out on U.S. commercial components.

"Made in the USA" doesn't automatically mean "ITAR-controlled"—in fact, most commercial hardware falls under a much more accessible framework. Here is a straightforward breakdown of how ITAR and EAR differ and why it matters for your procurement strategy

At IMS 2026, SV Microwave joined forces with Amphenol Printed Circuits, Micro-Coax, Q Microwave, Times Microwave Systems, and XMA Corporation. This included multiple joint events, such as a booth, a happy hour, and an industry workshop. This workshop discussed how to prevent loss and distortion. Read below to hear more about what our Principal Electrical Engineer, Evan Tarr, talked about, or watch the video below!

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