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Apply for a license
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Does your item require a license? Apply for a license using the Simplified Network Application Process Redesign (SNAP-R) application. -
System for Tracking Export License (STELA)
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Utilize STELA to find out the status of your license application. -
Classify your item (CCL)
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There are three ways to determine the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) for your product. -
Contact a counselor
We know it can be complicated. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your export process is smooth and compliant. That’s why BIS has export counselors readily available to help with questions you may have. Our counselors are available from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in Eastern and Pacific time zones.
Guidance articles
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To determine if you require an export license, you need to know the facts about your transaction. What are you exporting? Where is it going? Who will receive it? What will they do with it? What else do they do?
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A license exception is an authorization described in part 740 of the EAR that allows you to export or reexport, under stated conditions, items subject to the EAR that otherwise would require a license.
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These simple Decision Tree Tools can help you to classify your item on the CCL, determine if an item falls under the EAR, and can aid in assessing eligibility for license exceptions.