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A commodity classification request is when a company exporting goods internationally from the United States asks the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to determine their products� Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) under the Commerce Control List. BIS is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which regulate the export and re-export of many commercial items that also have a military or proliferation application.��

To determine if a license is required to export an item, the item must first be classified to determine if it is on the Commerce Control List (CCL).� Self-classification is an acceptable means of classifying the item.� However, it is also possible to request an official commodity classification from BIS.� BIS will provide an accurate classification of the commodity so that the company or individual exporting the commodity can ensure compliance with the export laws set forth by BIS.� A commodity classification request requires the submission of an application and technical specifications of the commodity, software or technology to BIS. To make a request or for more information about commodity requests, see this Bureau of Industry and Security website.�