Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

An Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) is an alphanumeric identifier used in the Commerce Control List to recognize products for export control purposes. An ECCN categorizes items based on the specifications of the product.

Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

EAR99 indicates that an item is subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). However, it is not explicitly described by an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) on the Commerce Control List (CCL).

Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is an incoterm delivery agreement between the shipper and receiver. This incoterm stipulates that maximum responsibility is placed on the shipper, whose obligations include delivering to an agreed-upon destination, clearance of the goods, and payment of duties and taxes.

Customs Clearance Documents (CCD)

Customs Clearance Documents (CCDs) are the documents issued by the Customs authorities detailing how the goods were cleared.

Commercial Invoice (CI)

When used in international trade, a Commercial Invoice is a customs document used as a customs declaration provided by the exporter of goods.

Certificate Of Origin (COO)

A Certificate of Origin is a document listing the part/product’s country of origin and is generally attested by a Chamber of Commerce.

Certificate of Conformity (CoC)

A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is a mandatory importing document stipulating that a product meets minimum regulatory, technical, and safety requirements.

Bill of Materials (BOM)

A Bill of Materials is a detailed inventory of the raw materials, sub-assemblies, intermediate assemblies, sub-components, and parts required to manufacture a product.

Air Way Bill (AWB)

An Air Waybill (AWB) is a document produced by the freight company which provides detailed shipment and tracking information. Read more