Export Control Guides
Learn about ECCNs, export classification, and compliance with our comprehensive guides. Whether you're new to export controls or looking for specific information, we have resources to help.
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What is an ECCN? Complete Guide
Learn everything about Export Control Classification Numbers, including their structure, purpose, and how they are used in export compliance.
How to Find Your ECCN Number
Step-by-step guide to determining the correct ECCN for your products, including self-classification and requesting official determinations.
ECCN vs EAR99: Key Differences
Understand the difference between ECCNs and EAR99 designations, and learn when each applies to your exports.
AI Chip Export Controls in 2026: What Changed and What It Means
A detailed look at the January 2026 BIS rule revising export license review policy for advanced computing semiconductors, including the new TPP thresholds and case-by-case review process.
Drone & UAV Export Controls: 2026 Rule Changes Explained
How the January 2026 interim final rule streamlined export licensing for commercial drones, which ECCN classifications apply, and what exporters need to know about the new country group eligibility.
EAR License Exceptions: A Practical Guide to Part 740
Comprehensive overview of the license exceptions available under the Export Administration Regulations, including STA, TMP, ENC, LVS, and others — when they apply, their conditions, and common pitfalls.
How to Use the Commerce Country Chart (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to read Supplement No. 1 to Part 738 of the EAR — the Commerce Country Chart — to determine whether a license is required for your export destination.
Encryption Export Controls: ECCN 5A002, 5D002, and the ENC License Exception
Understanding how U.S. export controls apply to encryption products — from hardware (5A002) to software (5D002), including the ENC license exception and mass-market classification.
EAR Reasons for Control: What NS, MT, NP, CB, AT, and Others Mean
A practical explanation of every Reason for Control code in the Export Administration Regulations — what each reason protects, how it affects licensing, and which countries trigger requirements.
More Guides Coming Soon
We're continuously adding new guides and resources. Topics in development include:
- • Industry-specific export control guides
- • Country-specific licensing requirements
- • Compliance program best practices
- • Technology transfer controls