Question: So I want to submit a classification request to BIS for a finished overhead scale. I know I have to send details of components. What is the Membership’s experience with finished items vs some of the individual items that may appear on the control list? Example: This scale has a loadcell and maybe other […]
Question: My company develops global logistics solutions for the Federal Government. Users must enter ECCN numbers for all parts involved with shipments. We are trying to make it easier for users to lookup ECCN numbers for known parts. Is there a database, API, or lookup tool that can search ECCN# by Part number? Seems the […]
Question: We have an EAR99 item. One of the components, if shipped alone, would be 7Axxx (NS, AT). Question: The EAR99 item is shipped somewhere, correctly and legally. But the licensable component needs to be removed and destroyed. Who can do the removal and destruction? A US person or anyone? Answer 1: You’re sort of […]
Question: Is there such thing as “ECCN” database/search engine that we can pay and subscribe? I am fully aware that ECCN classification is the exporter’s responsibility (or to self-classify). But there are times when classification can be a big challenge, and this is also true if you don’t have the correct OEM’s contact info or […]
Question: Does anyone have any training material that would help simplify the training process Internal Departments for ECCN, EMBARGOS, EXPORTS Answer 1: Content Enablers licenses its training content for companies to use at the facility level or throughout a global organization. You can see the list of content in our catalog, and if you want […]
Question: Is there any regulation or guidance available on requirements for changing a classification. If a part is manufactured for use in a military application and a civil application, the classification would be in a “600 Series” ECCN. A new part is to be designed for an identical use but only in a civil application […]
Question: We are exporting a product classified as 1C992 to Italy. We have differing interpretations of how to determine if a license is required. The License Requirements under 1C992 read as follows: Control(s) Country Chart […]
Question: For ECCN of a wafer die in which the integrated circuit is classified under Category 5 due to encryption be classified under Category 3 or Category 5?Note 3 in Category 3 points finished wafer to 3A however unsure with encryption angle. Note: 3The status of wafers (finished or unfinished), in which the function has […]
Question: what classification may a machine that is used for testing of hermetically sealed microelectronic and optoelectronic devices. Answer 1: If you cannot find an HTS for this machine then it would have to be classified as 8479.90.9596 Answer 2: Lots of possibilities here depending largely on the specific type of machine, and whether is […]
Question: I am looking for advice on the correct export classification for a 5-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch. During research I have seen this classified as both EAR99 and 5A991. I suspect 5A991 is correct, however, given the inconsistency of available details, I would value expert opinion on this, if available. We have also […]
Question: Does anybody deal with automotive electronics in their expertise? ? Mostly ATV, motorcycle 12 V stuff. I am questioning whether CDI boxes ( capacitor Discharge Ignitions ) would fall under 3A991. Currently it’s under EAR99 because I don’t believe these particular items were originally designed for Military use. But the more I read, it […]
Question: What are the rules around classifying a larger system / assembly of components that incorporate one controlled component (e.g. a pump) and the rest of the components are EAR99? Answer 1: You mention EAR99 so I assume you are classifying under the EAR; the rule is you CLASSIFY THE END ITEM. The classification of […]
