Export Control Classification Number
The Export Control Classification Number ( ECCN for short ) is an alphanumeric identifier for export goods of US origin.
The ECCN is used within the American Commerce Control List (CCL) of the Bureau of Industry and Security to identify goods that are subject to American export control law. The ECCN is i. d. Usually 5 digits and begins with a number between 0 and 9 (category), followed by one of the five letters from A to E (product group, type). This is followed by 3 digits (identifier), e.g. B. 3A001. Possibly. the identifier is further subdivided product-specifically by letters and a number, e.g. B. 3A001.b.4.b or 3A001.b.8.
The ECCN EAR99 is a special case . It is reserved for all goods that come under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Commerce but are not listed in the Commerce Control List . From the point of view of the US authorities, this also includes all goods that have been manufactured outside of the US but with the help of US technology or US software.
The ECCN normally corresponds to the German export list number , as categories 1 to 9 come from the Wassenaar Agreement . However, the Commerce Control List contains more goods than the German export list.
Table: Categories
| Commerce Control List Category | Category of the German export list (AL) |
|---|---|
| 0 = Nuclear materials, facilities and equipment (and miscellaneous items) | 0 = nuclear materials, plants and equipment |
| 1 = Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms and Toxins | 1 = materials, chemicals, microorganisms and toxins |
| 2 = Materials Processing | 2 = material processing |
| 3 = Electronics | 3 = general electronics |
| 4 = computers | 4 = calculator |
| 5 = Telecommunications and Information Security | 5 = telecommunications and information security |
| 6 = Sensors and Lasers | 6 = sensors and lasers |
| 7 = Navigation and Avionics | 7 = avionics and navigation |
| 8 = marine | 8 = marine and ship technology |
| 9 = Propulsion Systems, Space Vehicles, and Related Equipment | 9 = Propulsion systems, spacecraft and related equipment |
Each category is subdivided into product groups (genera):
Table: Product groups
| ECCN product group | AL genus |
|---|---|
| A: Systems, Equipment and Components | A: Systems, equipment and components |
| B: Test, Inspection and Production Equipment | B: Inspection, testing and manufacturing equipment |
| C: material | C: Materials and materials |
| D: software | D: data processing programs (software) |
| E: Technology | E: technology |
Using the identification number and the provisions in the CCL, an exporter can decide which products are subject to export authorization requirements for certain countries under US law, i.e. are subject to US re-export controls.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Introduction to Commerce Department Export Controls; Archived copy ( memento of the original from June 9, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ "If your item is not on the CCL, it may be classified as EAR99. EAR99 is a general category of goods and technology that encompasses many widely traded consumer and industrial items. These EAR99 items are subject to the EAR, but are not specifically described on the CCL. The ECCN in the CCL will also tell you the reason (s) for control. " Source: [1] , Section A, United States Department of Commerce website
- ↑ "As noted above, certain foreign-produced items are subject to the EAR because they incorporate or bundle more than a specified percentage value of US-origin controlled content." Source: [2] , Section B, United States Department of Commerce website
