FAQs

Do I need a license to export to Puerto Rico?

No. A shipment to Puerto Rico is not defined, as an export or re-export under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), so no license is required (NLR). However, the exporter is required to fill out a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) issued by the Bureau of the Census. If the shipment is going through Puerto Rico and the final destination is a foreign country, the exporter must follow the required procedures for obtaining an Export whether a license is required for the shipment. The same rules apply for shipments to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or any territory, dependency, or possession of the United States. See: EAR section 734.2(b)(8).

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