Do we need an export Licence?

Do we need an export Licence?

Export Licences You may need a licence even if you are only exporting goods temporarily – eg taking a sample to an exhibition. Exports of radioactive substances are subject to additional controls. Read guidance on radioactive substances on the Environment Agency website.

What items require an export license?

EAR99 items generally consist of low-level technology, consumer goods, etc. and do not require a license in most situations. However, if your proposed export of an EAR99 item is to an embargoed country, to an end user of concern, or in support of a prohibited end use, you may be required to obtain an export license.

Who is responsible for export license?

Under U.S. law it is the responsibility of the exporter to classify the item(s) and to determine if an export license is required from any United States Government agency. Please refer to Part 774 (CCL) of the Export Administration Regulations for the Commerce Control List.

Do you need an export license to ship overseas?

The answer is usually “no” because about 95 percent of all items exported from the United States don’t require an export license. These laws and regulations determine whether or not you can sell your product to an international buyer, which countries you can export it to, and to which buyers you can sell.

What does ECCN mean in shipping?

A key in determining whether an export license is needed from the Department of Commerce is finding out if the item you intend to export has a specific Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).

What is ECCN 5D002?

They are defined in Supplement No. 1 to Part 774, Category 5, Part II — Telecommunications and Information Security of the EAR. Each is designated with an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): 5A002 — systems, equipment, hardware components and assemblies. 5D002 — software.

What is my ECCN?

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 entity controls non military cryptographic exports?

Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security

What does ENC restricted mean?

§§ 740.17(b)(2) ENC “Restricted” ∎ Applies to 5A002, 5B002, and 5D002. ∎ Products authorized under (b)(2) include: • network infrastructure products. • source code that is not “publicly available” • certain specialized commodities and software.

What is 5A992 C?

5A992. c (and software equivalence controlled under 5D992. b (and software equivalence controlled under 5D002. b) applies to items designed or modified to enable, by means of “cryptographic activation,” an item to achieve/exceed the controlled performance levels for functionality specified by 5A002.

What is a Ccats number?

The Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System number (CCATS) is registration number assigned to items whose classification against the Commerce Control List (CCL) was established by a BIS review under the EAR.

What is cryptographic activation?

“Cryptographic activation” (Cat 5P2) Any technique that specifically activates or enables cryptographic capability of an item, by means of a mechanism implemented by the manufacturer of the item, where this mechanism is uniquely bound to any of the following: (1) A single instance of the item; or.

What is cryptographic functionality?

Definition: Cryptography is associated with the process of converting ordinary plain text into unintelligible text and vice-versa. It is a method of storing and transmitting data in a particular form so that only those for whom it is intended can read and process it.

What is a bis Ccats?

Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) is an alphanumeric code assigned by the United States Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to products that it has classified under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

How do I get my Ccats number?

The CCATS is an alpha-numeric code assigned to equipment because some encryption exports require the exporter to make post-shipment reporting on a regular basis. To obtain the CCATS number, e-mail the Juniper Compliance Helpdesk at the following e-mail address: [email protected]​.

How do I request 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.