What is the ECCN for a computer?

ECCNs are five character alpha-numeric designations used on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify dual-use items for export control purposes. An ECCN categorizes items based on the nature of the product, i.e. type of commodity, software, or technology and its respective technical parameters.

What does ECCN 5A991 mean?

Telecommunication equipment
equipment controlled by 5A980. Related Definitions: N/A Items: The list of items controlled is contained in the ECCN heading. 5A991 Telecommunication equipment, not controlled by 5A001. License Requirements.

What is technology export?

Providing controlled technology (or software source code) to a foreign national in the United States or abroad is deemed to be an export of that technology to the country of citizenship or residence of said foreign national.

Does ECCN apply to software?

Most software can be categorized in ECCN 4D001. This ECCN appears to cover general software exports. (The restrictions on the software for missile technology, anti-terrorist and crime control reasons do not apply to most software based upon its intended or reasonable use.)

How do I find ECCN?

How to find ECCN number

1. Talk to the manufacturer, who may already have an assigned ECCN.
2. Look at the Commerce Control List, and work through the categories to find the ECCN which most closely fits your product.
3. Get an ECCN online through the Electronic Request for Item Classification (ERIC) process.

What is ECCN 5D002?

Anti-viral/malicious code. Software with cryptographic functions that are used to protect against malicious computer damage, e.g., viruses, is subject to AT controls and classified under 5D992. See Part 774, Category 5, Part II, “related controls” under ECCN 5D002.

How do I know if I need an ECCN?

Go to the Source. Contact the manufacturer, producer, or developer of the item you are exporting to see if they have classified their product and can provide you with the ECCN. If they have exported the item in the past, it is likely they have the ECCN.

What are High-technology products?

From Longman Business Dictionary ˌhigh-tech ˈproduct (also hi-tech product) [countable] a product that is made using the most modern technical knowledge and methodsdemand for new computers and other high-tech products → product.

What is technology for the purposes of export control?

Per Part 772 of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), “technology” is information necessary for the “development,” “production,” “use” operation, installation, maintenance, repair, overhaul, or refurbishing (or other terms specified in ECCNs on the CCL that control “technology”) of an item.

Is software considered an export?

Federal law defines an “export” as any shipment or transmission of items out of the United States, which includes the release of technology or software to a foreign national, even if the foreign national is located in the United States.

What is an EAR99 item?

What is EAR99? Items not designated under the control of another federal agency or listed on the Commodity Control List (CCL) are classified as EAR99 (Export Administration Regulations). EAR99 items generally are low-technology consumer goods not requiring a license, however there are some exceptions.

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