Cisco's Export Compliance Policies
Cisco adheres to global trade laws, ensuring its products, software, and technologies comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), EU, UK, and other jurisdictional laws. These laws may restrict the downloading of various types of software, firmware, operating systems, and other downloadable products, whether they are purchased, or they are available for free.
The factors that may affect restrictions include:
- Export Controls: Products are classified under applicable laws, requiring necessary licenses for export.
- Sanctioned Jurisdictions: Exports to embargoed regions (e.g., Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and certain areas in Ukraine) are prohibited.
- Anti-Boycott Compliance: Cisco adheres to U.S. anti-boycott laws.
- Responsibility: Customers and distributors must ensure compliance with export/import regulations.
- Licensing: Some products qualify for exceptions, like License Exception ENC under EAR.
- Global Trade Team: Oversees policies, export classifications, and licensing compliance.