What is a commodity jurisdiction number?

A commodity jurisdiction (CJ) request is used to determine whether an item or service is subject to the export licensing authority of the Department of Commerce or the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

What is DDTC licensing?

A DDTC license is the export authorization from the US State Department for specific hardware items or technical data controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), referred to as a defense article, to be exported to a specific country.

How long does a commodity jurisdiction take?

DDTC tends to take anywhere from 30 to 60 days and sometimes longer to review requests and issue determinations. Once in the system, the request will likely enter into the inter-agency review process managed by DDTC’s Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy.

What falls under ITAR?

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is the United States regulation that controls the manufacture, sale, and distribution of defense and space-related articles and services as defined in the United States Munitions List (USML). This is referred to by ITAR as “technical data”.

What is my ECCN code?

An Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) is a five-character alphanumeric key used in the Commerce Control List (CCL) to classify U.S. exports and determine whether an export license is needed from the Department of Commerce. An ECCN categorizes a product based on its commodity, software, or technology.

What is EAR99?

What is EAR99? Items not designated under the control of another federal agency or listed on the Commodity Control List (CCL) are classified as EAR99 (Export Administration Regulations). EAR99 items generally are low-technology consumer goods not requiring a license, however there are some exceptions.

How much is DDTC registration?

DDTC Temporarily Reduces Registration Fees for the Upcoming Year

Tier Usual Fee Structure Temporary Fee Structure (until April 30, 2021)
Tier 1 – New Registrants $2,250 $500
Tier II – Existing Registrants (10 or fewer finalized licenses during prior period) $2,750 $500

What does DDTC stand for?

The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs’ Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is the organization within the U.S. Department of State responsible for enforcing the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

What is my ECCN?

ECCNs are five character alpha-numeric designations used on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify dual-use items for export control purposes. An ECCN categorizes items based on the nature of the product, i.e. type of commodity, software, or technology and its respective technical parameters.

What is EAR99 classification?

What documents are acceptable for ITAR?

What is required in order to gain access to ITAR Sessions at SAMPE?

  • Proof of Citizenship (for example, passport, birth certificate, voter registration card, naturalization papers) AND,
  • Personal photographic identification (passport, driver’s license, etc.) AND,
  • Proof of current employment.
  • All documents must be current.

Who is subject to ITAR?

ITAR stands for International Traffic In Arms Regulations. ITAR are State Department regulations governing products, technologies and services developed for military use that are most often associated with defense and government contracts firms.

When to use a Commodity Jurisdiction ( CJ ) request?

The Departments of Commerce, Defense, and others participate in the process. A commodity jurisdiction (CJ) request is used to determine whether an item or service is subject to the export licensing authority of the Department of Commerce or the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Who is the US Department of Defense Commodity Jurisdiction and classification?

Commodity Jurisdiction and Classification February 22, 2018 U.S. Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy Travis W. Schultz Good afternoon. My name is James Ackerman.

When to request a CJ determination from DDTC?

If after reviewing the USML and other relevant parts of the ITAR, in particular ITAR §120.3, §120.4, and §121.1 (b), you are unsure of the export jurisdiction of a commodity or service, you should request a CJ determination. Applicants are not required to be registered with DDTC to submit a CJ request. All CJ requests must be submitted via DECCS.

Where can I find Commodity Jurisdiction-bis form?

The DS-4076 form and additional filing information can be accessed at the following link: https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/commodity_jurisdiction/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=%20249f7c0adb6cf7007ede365e7c9619fd