The U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC), governs commodities, technical data, and defense services which are “inherently military” in nature through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Part 120
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), oversees “dual-use” or commercial items through oversight of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Part 730
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers comprehensive and selective sanctions and embargoes including management and oversight of all engagements and activities involving commodities, services, and technologies to prohibited persons or destinations.