Export Controls

The Export Controls fields are used when the product is manufactured, shipped, sold, or distributed across international borders.

The export control settings identify the type of product you are selling and help determine if the products you sell are compliant with applicable export laws, rules, and regulations. See Export Controls Attributes for more about what to select or set for these settings.

Even if your products are not manufactured, shipped, sold, or distributed across international borders you will be required to complete two of the export controls fields before you can save your product.

Note: If you have any questions about export compliance you can contact the Export Compliance team at Digital River at export@digitalriver.com.

What is Export Compliance?

Export compliance refers to adhering to the laws, rules, and regulations surrounding the sale and export of certain items such as controlled items, commodities, technology, and software. For more information about the agencies and regulations for exported products, visit the Department of Commerce web site for export guidelines.

Digital River's Export Compliance team and Legal team work together to ensure that the latest regulations and laws are understood and enforced within the Command Console. We conduct internal audits on a regular basis to ensure that our tools and services are in compliance and provide you with the best experience.

I Am Not a US-Based Business, Do Export Controls Apply to Me?

Yes. Because Digital River is the seller of record through the online stores it operates, all sales of any product must be compliant with applicable export laws, rules, and regulations. This means that even if you are located outside the US, export controls still apply to you and your store.

Classifying Your Products

Digital River cannot help you classify your products. If you are unsure how to classify the product, you should do one of the following:

  1. Consult a legal adviser to assist with the classifications.
  2. Submit a classification request on-line through the Simplified Network Application Process Redesign (SNAP-R). For instructions on obtaining a Company Identification Number (CIN) to access the on-line SNAP-R system, please go to https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/licensing/simplified-network-application-process-redesign-snap-r.

    Instructions and additional guidance on submitting a classification request is available at: www.bis.doc.gov/licensing/cclrequestguidance.html or https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/licensing/commerce-control-list-classification/classification-request-guidelines
  3. Ask the manufacturer, designer, or developer of the item. If the item has been exported in the past, they may know the ECCN.

What if My ECCN Isn't Listed in the Command Console?

If your ECCN isn't listed in the Command Console, please contact out Export Compliance team (export@digitalriver.com) for help:

Export Controls Attributes

Attribute

Definition

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

The ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) is the alphanumeric code used to classify exports that have potential military or dual use application. If you enter 5A002 or 5D002 for the ECCN, you will also have to enter a License Exception.

If you are unsure what ECCN to use for your products or if your products have to be classified, or if the ECCN you need is not listed in the Command Console, visit one of the following links (or see the information earlier in this topic about those issues):

Note: If you select the "display product" option but do not select the "purchaseable" option for a product you can set "Not Applicable" for the ECCN. This is because if you aren't selling the product you do not have to set the export control options.

License Exception

Designation that is used for products to ship without a license as defined in part 740 of the EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

If you enter 5A002 or 5D002 for the ECCN field mentioned above, you will also have to enter a License Exception.

See this page on the ecfr.gov web site for more about license exceptions.

About License Exceptions

In some cases you must already have, or must qualify for, a license exception. A license exception is an authorization that allows you to export or re-export, under certain conditions, items subject to the EAR that would otherwise require a license.

For certain ECCNs under category 5xxx, Digital River requires that license exception "ENC" be available for your product. License Exception "ENC" stands for "encryption," and license exception ENC indicates that your product is not restricted for re-sale merely because of encryption levels or how encryption is utilized in your product.

If you are unsure whether a license exception applies, or if you wish to learn more about applying for a license exception, please visit the Bureau or Industry and Security (BIS) web site: www.bis.doc.gov/encryption/enc.htm.

Country of Origin

(Sometimes also called Manufacture Country.)

Indicates the country where the product was created.

Note: If you select the "display product" option but do not select the "purchaseable" option for a product you can set "Not Applicable" for the Country of Origin. This is because if you aren't selling the product you do not have to set the export control options.
Harmonized Tariff Code/Schedule B Number

Refers to a numeric designation used for reporting products to customs and other government agencies worldwide (e.g., 060110). This does not apply to digitally fulfilled products.

Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS)

 The CCATS (Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System) is the number assigned to the product by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) indicating that they have classified the product. An example of a CCATS is "G07345."

 

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