The Commerce Control List (CCL) is a list of items that are subject to export controls imposed by the United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The list classifies software, commodities, and technologies into 10 categories, each of which is further divided into 5 groups. To ascertain whether a product is eligible for an export license, exporters must find out whether the item has an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). The ECCN is a code comprising alphabets and numbers, like 3B001. If an item does not fall under the CCL, it is classified as EAR99. In most cases, these are low-technology items that do not require an export license. Some EAR99 products may need an export license under exceptional circumstances.The CCL is part of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and is maintained by the US Dept. of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

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