Contraband refers to items that are illegal to trade, carry, produce, or otherwise have in one's possession. Contraband may be goods that are illegal to import or export and are attempted to be smuggled into a country, or items that are...
trade regulation
controlled substance
A controlled substance is a drug, substance, or immediate precursor defined by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Under the Controlled Substances Act, it is unlawful, inter alia, for any person to manufacture, sell, prescribe, distribute...
Court of International Trade
The Court of International Trade (CIT) is the United States court established by the Customs Court Act of 1980 as an Article III court, replacing the U.S. Customs Court and expanding its jurisdiction. The court hears all civil actions...
Darby v. United States (1941)
United States v. Darby is a Supreme Court of the United States case that revolves around the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and issues of federalism. Congress set out federal standards for employment conditions, specifically addressing...
deemed export license
Under United States export control law (15 CFR), a "deemed export" refers to technology or related computer language (source code) that is exported. While an export is usually something that leaves the country, if regulated information or...
denied persons list
The Denied Persons List is a list of people and companies whose export and reexport privileges have been denied by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). An American company or individual may not participate in...
entity list
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) controls the export of commodities and related technology whose widespread release could compromise U.S. national security. The Entity List is found in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export...
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) is an alphanumeric code used by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to determine whether goods set for export outside of the United States fall under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR...
export license
Export licenses refer to the licenses required under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and other export laws for items under certain categories to be exported outside of the United States. This export system allows the U.S....
fair trade laws
Fair trade laws were enacted by states in the 1930s to allow manufacturers to set prices for their products by retailers. The laws were enacted by almost every state to counteract the constant price fluctuations brought on by the Great...