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 ...

University research must be reviewed for terms of the award or provisions that may render the Fundamental Research Exclusion inapplicable, as well as for the use of export controlled items, materials, ...

Keep in mind that export control regulations also require a license for the release of certain items, technology, or information to persons from other countries while they are located in the United ...