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What is ECCN and Schedule B?

The ECCN categorizes products based on their nature, i.e. Type of commodity, software or technology, and the technical parameters. A Schedule B number is used by Census Bureau to collect trade statistics. An ECCN is not the same as a Schedule B number.



What is a Schedule B Number?

A Schedule B number, a 10-digit number that is used in the United States for physical goods to be exported to another country, is a number of 10 digits. The international Harmonized System (HS), 6 digit commodity classification codes, is the basis of Schedule B.

The next question is: Is Schedule B the same thing as HTS? Schedule B commodity codes are 10-digit numeric code used to identify products exported to other countries. The first six digits of the 6-digit group are (AABBCC). These codes are very similar to the 10-digit Harmonized Tariff System codes (Import codes), in that they are identical up to the 6-digit level.

Similarly, one might ask: What is my ECCN?"

An Export Control Classification Number is a five-character alphanumeric number that is used in the Commerce Control List to classify U.S. exported products and determine if an export license from the Department of Commerce is required. An ECCN classifies a product based upon its commodity, software, and technology.

What are the HTS and ECCN codes for?

ECCN (Export Control Classification Num) 5 character code. The ECCN code is similar to the HTS codes and represents the commodity. If the item is under U.S. Department of Commerce jurisdiction and is not listed/described in the Commerce Control List, it will be designated as ECCN: EAR99.