What Is an Eccn Code

ECCNs are five character alpha-numeric designations used on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify dual-use items for export control purposes. An ECCN categorizes items based on the nature of the product, i.e. type of commodity, software, or technology and its respective technical parameters.

How do I find my ECCN code?

1. Talk to the manufacturer, who may already have an assigned ECCN.
2. Look at the Commerce Control List, and work through the categories to find the ECCN which most closely fits your product.
3. Get an ECCN online through the Electronic Request for Item Classification (ERIC) process.

What does ECCN mean in shipping?

What is an ECCN? An Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) is an alphanumeric designation (e.g., 1A984 or 4A001) used in the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify items for export control purposes.