Re: Is FreeBSD subject to the EAR ?

2008-12-18 Thread kosuke . okisaka
Thanks for the reply. This issue is a potential problem for us to offer our medical imaging products made in Japan, which is commingled with the freeBSD, to the embargo countries like Iran, Syria, Sudan, etc. Do we need to get re-export license for our product from BIS or OFAC before shipment fr

Is FreeBSD subject to the EAR ?

2008-12-17 Thread kosuke . okisaka
Is Free BSD 6.3-release subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulation ? If the FreeBSD 6.3-release includes encryption software, it may be subject to the EAR. Following is extract part of the EAR. Part 734.3 : Items subject to the EAR (b) The following items are not subject to the EA