C Can I bring my own laptop out of the United States on temporary travel if it has encryption software loaded on it?
Yes; this is a case of a license exemption. According to the Bureau of Industry and Security, you may do so as long as the laptop remains under your control at all times. You do not need to file any forms before you leave the United States. If, however, you are asked at a customs station about a license for your encryption software, and are asked to fill out any forms, you need to indicate the license exemption. The term on the form you should use is “BAG,” which indicates that the laptop is part of your baggage.
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