Many Microsoft technologies, products, and services meet the criteria for Mass Market status as defined by Note 3 to Category 5, Part 2 (the “Cryptography Note”) of the Commerce Control List (CCL). Mass Market encryption commodity hardware and software products are subject to notification and review requirements by BIS depending on their characteristics.
Microsoft secures required registrations of Mass Market products prior to their release to market. Mass Market encryption hardware products are classified as ECCN 5A992.c, Mass Market encryption software products are classified as ECCN 5D992.c. With the exception of embargoed countries, these products may be exported without further license with respect to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
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