Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

An Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) is a five-character alphanumeric key used in the Commerce Control List (CCL) to classify U.S.exports and determine whether an export license is needed from the Department of Commerce.

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