Export Controls and Licenses


Most export transactions do not require specific approval in the form of licenses from the U.S. government, although regulations regarding all exports must be followed. To determine whether a license is needed to export a particular commercial product or service, an exporter must first classify the item by identifying what is called it's Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

For general information on export licensing and regulations, visit Export.gov - Regulations and Licenses.  In addition, several other federal agencies have specific export licensing requirements.

The following resources provide further information on export controls and licensing: