Acronyms are defined in the list of abbreviations, page 4. This downloadable, searchable commerce control list document is an unofficial version compiled and provided for the readers convenience by the export compliance training institute. An eccn is different from a schedule b number, which is used by the bureau of census to collect trade statistics. Export control commodity number a key in determining whether an export license is needed from the department of commerce under the ear is finding out if the item you intend to export has a specific export control classification number eccn. Classification number on the commerce control list. Items in the ear 99 category may or may not require a license, depending on the country involved and individuals to whom the export will be made. Prepared by the international trade administration. Searchable ccl updated monthly export compliance training. Export license the approval documentation issued by an export agency authority authorizing the recipient to proceed with the export, reexport, or other. An export control classification number eccn is a fivecharacter alphanumeric key used in the commerce control list ccl to classify u. A pdf reader is available from adobe systems incorporated. Please contact the office of export controls for assistance in determining the applicability of ear 99.
A key in determining whether an export license is needed from the department of commerce is knowing whether the item you intend to export has a specific export control classification number eccn. Its time for ground vehicle and related commodities. Export control classification number eccn a description of the technical parameters of a particular item or type of item the controls associated with the item any listbased license exceptions for which the item is eligible. An eccn short for export control classification number, is a designation that an item, which can be a tangible or intangible i. Export control classification number eccn and export administration regulation ear 99. Because such controls must first be notified to congress, bis delayed.
The stated classification only applies to equipment as it left the dell factory. If your item is not on the commerce control list ear99. If a product is subject to the export administration regulations ear the federal regulations that specify which exports require a license from the department of commerce it may require an export license. Oct 05, 2017 what is an export control classification number eccn. Such software had been classified and licensed under the designation ear99 and its classification under eccn 3d991 imposed a foreign policy control for antiterrorism reasons. General prohibition 6 applies if your item is classified under a specific eccn or is ear99 you may not, without a license or license exception.
Therefore, please consult relevant fda and dea regulations for guidance related to the item you wish to export and do not rely solely on the ear for information about other agency export control requirements. Compliance with us export controls as a life science. Federal register revisions to the export administration. Department of state, directorate of defense trade controls ddtc administers the international traffic in arms regulations itar. If a license would be required to export the item from the u.
Upon release from being specially designed in paragraph. International logistics export control classification number eccn. Eccn, hts or ccats information to find the eccn, hts or ccats for a main system or a peripheral, click on the reference table below hts, eccn, ccats reference table license exception will be determined by the country you export to, end user, and end use. Export administration regulations ear the ear is administered by the bureau of industry and security in the u. Administers the export administration regulations ear control dualuse items described on the commerce control list ccl, part 774 of the ear u. Export control classification number eccnidentifies items on the commerce control list that are subject to the export licensing authority of the bureau of industry and security. Because such controls must first be notified to congress, bis delayed implementation of this control until jan. Intro to commerce department export controls mohawk global. Adobe makes the following data available for information purposes only. A brief overview of current export controls under commerce. Eccn, hts, or ccats compliance dell product compliance.
Entries used to identify items on the commerce control list consist of a set of digits and a letter e. The table below lists adobe products with version numbers, eccns, license information, and the htsus number. Department of commerce to categorize items subject to export control restrictions, as per the commerce control list. Federal regulations export controls compliance office. Sound pressure level exceeding 224 db reference 1 pa at 1 m for equipment with an operating frequency in the. Eccn is not subject to cwc control cw reason for control, but is a related control a license is required to export the following chemicals listed in the u. What is an export control classification number eccn ups.
The export administration regulations ear define a deemed export as the release of technology or source code subject to the ear to a foreign national in the united states. It is teledynes policy to verify the enduse and enduser in all sales and transfers of our products, related technology and software to ensure compliance with applicable u. Ear99 basket designation for items that are covered byy, p the ear, but are not specified on the commerce control list. How do i determine my export control classification number. Jun 17, 2015 created to help staff members understand the complex world of export controls, this video focuses on alphanumeric export control classification numbers eccns used by the u. Not subject to ear eccn is shown as na in the table. Each adobe product has an export control classification number eccn and license information, and corresponds to a harmonized tariff schedule number. Items not listed on the ccl are designated as ear99 and most ear99 commercial products will not require a license to be exported. Bis accomplishes its mission by maintaining and strengthening adaptable, efficient, effective export controls and treaty compliance systems.
For a report of technical and administrative expertise of a product manufactured in the united states of america or incorporated in a european equipment, or other region of the world exported outside the usa by a european country or by other countries of the world, please contact the head of the french company technidouanes, albert castel, french expert on dualuse goods. With its network of 108 offices across the united states and in more than 75 countries, the. The bureau of industry and security bis advances u. Ear99 items subject to the ear that are not elsewhere specified in this. All eccns are listed in the commerce control list ccl. Explanation on ear s commerce control list ccl and export control classification numbers eccn. Export control classification number eccn on the commerce. What is an export control classification number eccn. What is the eccn if my item is not on the commerce control list. However, if you plan to export an ear99 item to an embargoed country, to an.
The majority of commercial products are designated ear99 and generally will not require a license to be exported or reexported. An explanation of the export administration regulations and the bureau of industry and security and its role in export licensing and determining if a product is subject to export administration regulations ear. While eccns for microsoft products are provided in order to facilitate export operations, the exporter is responsible for complying with the export administration regulations ear. Guide to export control classification numbers eccns mit.
This is a check for any abnormal circumstances in an export transaction that cause a reasonable suspicion of a potential violation of the export administration regulations ear. The item is developed with knowledge that it will be used with an ear 99 item or in an eccn controlled only for at reasons. Listed in export administration regulations ear by. Export is defined as the actual shipment or transmission of items subject to the ear out of the united states. Items subject to the ear can be found on the commerce control list ccl where each item is assigned a unique export control classification number eccn. Office of export enforcement bureau of industry and security. Export transactions involving certain parties on these lists may be completely prohibited or only allowed with a license. Export control classification number eccn and export administration regulation ear99. Created to help staff members understand the complex world of export controls, this video focuses on alphanumeric export control classification numbers eccns used. Moreover, the regulations contain an important catchall category known as ear 99 for all items not specifically listed on the ccl, but covered by the ear. It indicates that a particular item is subject to the export administration regulations ear, but not listed with a specific export control classification number eccn on the commerce control list ccl.
Commerce control list ccl bis us department of commerce. Export control classification number eccn are fivedigit alphanumeric designations established by the commerce control list ccl to identify items that fall under export administration regulations ear. Ear99 is the lowest level and classification of export control. May 31, 2006 the export administration regulations ear define a deemed export as the release of technology or source code subject to the ear to a foreign national in the united states. The list of items controlled is contained in the eccn heading. Such release is deemed to be an export to the home country of the foreign national. Us export administration regulations ear microsoft. Ear99 is applied to lowrisk technology that does not merit a specific control list number, but merits control. Two common questions when it comes to export controls are. An export control classification number eccn is an alphanumeric, five character classification number used to identify items for united states export control purposes. All eccns are listed in the commerce control list ccl supplement no.
The regulations are subject to change at any time and not guaranteed by ecti, inc. The item is propulsion 9, technology e, controlled for. Ear99 is the catchall designation for export controlled technology which is not specifically identified on any u. Ear99 not controlled by other categories, but subject to ear. Export control classification number eccn and export administration regulation ear 99 does my product have an eccn. How to classify your item what is an export control. List of items under the export control jurisdiction.
The ear applies to items on the commerce control list ccl, classifying the items by export control classification numbers eccn. When your item, software or technology is subject to the ear but not in the ccl you classify it as to the ear, but not in the ccl, you classify it as ear99. The export control classification number eccn categorizes items based on the type of commodity, technology or software and their technical parameters. Expanded china rule itar licenses can now cover ear items 734.