The U.S. Munitions List (USML) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) includes the various items, equipment, materials, software, technical information and services which the U.S. Dept. of State considers to be defense articles over which it maintains jurisdiction. Both classified and unclassified items and information are included.
| Category | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| I | Firearms and Related Articles |
| II | Guns and Armament |
| III | Ammunition and Ordnance |
| IV | Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets, Torpedoes, Bombs, and Mines |
| V | Explosives and Energetic Materials, Propellants, Incendiary Agents, and Their Constituents |
| VI | Surface Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment |
| VII | Ground Vehicles |
| VIII | Aircraft and Related Articles |
| IX | Military Training Equipment and Training |
| X | Personal Protective Equipment |
| Category | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| XI | Military Electronics |
| XIII | Materials and Miscellaneous Articles |
| XIV | Toxicological Agents, Including Chemical Agents, Biological Agents and Associated Equipment |
| XV | Spacecraft and Related Articles |
| XVI | Nuclear Weapons Related Articles |
| XVII | Classified Articles, Technical Data, and Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated |
| XVIII | Directed Energy Weapons |
| XIX | Gas Turbine Engines and Associated Equipment |
| XX | Submersible Vessels and Related Articles |
| XXI | Articles, Technical Data, and Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated |
The Commerce Control List (CCL) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) captures a wide range of commodities which may be found in both commercial and military settings. Items and information found on the CCL are identified by a specific five-digit, alphanumeric Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). The CCL itself is organized into ten broad categories, and each category is further subdivided into five product groups.
| Number | Material Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | Nuclear Materials, Facilities and Equipment (and misc. items) |
| 1 | Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms, and Toxins |
| 2 | Materials Processing |
| 3 | Electronics |
| 4 | Computers |
| 5 | Part 1 - Telecommunications and Part 2 - Information Security |
| 6 | Sensors and Lasers |
| 7 | Navigation and Avionics |
| 8 | Marine |
| 9 | Aerospace and Propulsion |
| Category | Product Group |
|---|---|
| A | End Items, Equipment, Accessories, Attachments, Parts, Components, and Systems |
| B | Test, Inspection, and Production Equipment |
| C | Materials |
| D | Software |
| E | Technology |
Items and information which are subject to the Dept. of Commerce’s jurisdiction but are not listed on the CCL are designated as EAR99. EAR99 items generally consist of low-technology consumer goods and do not require a license in many situations. However, if you plan to export an EAR99 item to a sanctioned or embargoed country, to an end-user of concern (a sanctioned, high-risk or restricted party, etc.), or in support of a prohibited end-use, you may still be required to obtain an export license in advance.
