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).

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 ...

“Most patent applications filed in the U.S. are found to have no detrimental effect on national security…. In a number of cases, however, Licensing & Review does find a detrimental effect, and ...

In today’s increasingly interconnected global marketplace, businesses are expanding their horizons and engaging in international trade at an unprecedented rate. And while this opens new opportunities ...

Product classification and compliance are essential yet time-consuming elements of global trade. Importers and exporters are challenged by the need to access relevant information and regulations, ...