Product classification matrix
Last Updated: August 2020
The following information is provided for guidance only. All Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) reflect Refinitiv current interpretation of US/UK/EU export control regulations and are subject to change without notice.
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Acronym definitions
ECCN = Export Control Classification Number
NL* = No License
End-use/’catch all’ If your goods are not listed on the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, you may still need a licence under End-Use Controls. This applies if the goods are likely to be sent to an end-user where there are concerns about the possible use of the goods in
NLR** = No License Required
If your item falls under U.S. Department of Commerce jurisdiction and is not listed on the CCL, it is designated as EAR99. EAR99 items generally consist of low-technology consumer goods and do not require a license in many situations. However, if you plan to export an EAR99 item to an embargoed country, to an end-user of concern, or in support of a prohibited end-use, you may be required to obtain a license.
LR = License Required
ENC = US Commerce Department License Exception section 740.17 of the US EAR
ERN = Encryption Registration Number
SAAS = Software As A Service
CCL = Commerce Control List