Export Compliance

Effective Date: April 15, 2026

Atlas PCB is committed to complying with all applicable export control laws and regulations. This page outlines our obligations and your responsibilities as a customer.

Overview

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) and related technologies may be classified as dual-use items that are subject to export control regulations. While standard commercial PCBs are generally not restricted, certain advanced specifications or end-uses may trigger export control requirements.

Applicable Regulations

Our operations are subject to the following export control frameworks:

  • U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) — Administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
  • EU Dual-Use Regulation — (EU) 2021/821
  • Hong Kong Strategic Commodities Control — Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60)
  • Wassenaar Arrangement — Multilateral export control framework
  • China Export Control Law — Effective December 1, 2020

Restricted Destinations

We do not ship to countries or regions subject to comprehensive sanctions, including but not limited to:

  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • North Korea (DPRK)
  • Syria
  • Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine

This list may be updated to reflect changes in international sanctions regimes. Additional restrictions may apply to specific products, technologies, or end-users.

Prohibited End-Uses

You may not use Atlas PCB products in connection with:

  • Nuclear weapons or nuclear explosive devices
  • Chemical or biological weapons
  • Missile technology capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction
  • Military end-uses in embargoed countries
  • Any activity prohibited by applicable export control laws

ITAR Notice

We do not accept ITAR-controlled designs.

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restricts the export of defense-related articles and services. If your PCB design is subject to ITAR, you must use a manufacturer registered with the U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Atlas PCB is not ITAR-registered.

Customer Responsibilities

By placing an order with Atlas PCB, you represent and warrant that:

  1. You have determined whether your products require an export license
  2. You will comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations
  3. You will not divert or re-export our products in violation of applicable laws
  4. You are not listed on any government denied party, entity, or sanctions list, including:
    • U.S. Denied Persons List, Entity List, or Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
    • EU Consolidated Sanctions List
    • UN Security Council Sanctions List
  5. Your intended end-use does not fall into any prohibited category listed above

Our Compliance Measures

Atlas PCB takes the following steps to ensure compliance:

  • Screening: We screen orders against applicable sanctions and restricted party lists
  • End-use review: We reserve the right to request information about the intended end-use of our products
  • Order refusal: We may refuse any order that we reasonably believe may violate export control laws
  • Record keeping: We maintain records of exports as required by law

Questions

If you have questions about export compliance or need assistance determining whether your order may be subject to export controls:

For definitive guidance on export classification, we recommend consulting with a qualified export control attorney or your local trade compliance authority.