Guides to ECCN lookup and classification, EAR99, ITAR vs. EAR jurisdiction, encryption controls, licence requirements and sanctions screening, written for the people who have to get the answer right. New to classifying? Start with how to find the ECCN for your product or see how a classification works in the tool.
ITAR or EAR examples: six worked jurisdiction calls for aircraft parts, cameras, manuals and satellite components, with the USML reasoning and what to record.
The ECCN classification mistakes we see most: classifying from headings, assuming EAR99, skipping the ITAR check, notes and units. How to avoid each one.
Most exporters self-classify their ECCN. When a BIS classification request (CCATS) is worth filing, when encryption items need one and what it should contain.
Specially designed under EAR § 772.1 is a two-step test: paragraph (a) catches parts, components and software, paragraph (b) releases them. Worked examples.
How to confirm an EAR99 classification in seven steps: jurisdiction, the Order of Review, the 9xx entries to rule out, the record to keep and party screening.
How to read an ECCN entry on the Commerce Control List: the heading, reasons for control, license exceptions, related controls, notes and the Items paragraph.
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ECCN.help walks an item through ITAR vs. EAR, the Commerce Control List entry and the paragraph it meets, and shows the rule that decided it. Five classifications are included with every account.