Country Groups

For export control purposes, the Bureau of Export Administration of the
U.S. Commerce Department separates countries into seven country groups
designated by the symbols: Q, S, T, V, W, Y, Z. Canada and Antartica are
not included in any country group. Canada is referred to by name
throughout the Export Administration Regulations. Antartica is controlled
according to the country that occupies the area in Antartica where the
items proposed for export or reexport will be used.