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).

When you receive materials or data from an outside entity (whether purchased or otherwise acquired) there usually are no export control implications. However, your subsequent use or sharing of ...

All shipments must be analyzed to determine whether the items involved are identified on the Commerce Control List (CCL) (Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 of the EAR). The CCL is divided into ten broad ...