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Terms Used in Product Matrix:

Product Family: A logical grouping of products. Unless otherwise specified, a product family includes all versions, languages, service packs, kits, customer service disk kits, documentation kits, updates, etc. for that family.

ECCN:  Export Control Classification Number assigned by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Commerce Control List (CCL).  This is the fundamental designation indicating the level of control for an item.  Microsoft products typically fall under one of three ECCNs:

  • 5D002 - Information Security - Software (data confidentiality encryption greater than 64-bits in key space)
  • 5D992.b.1 - Information Security - Software (data confidentiality encryption less than or equal to 64-bits in key space or data authentication encryption)
  • EAR99 - A category encompassing U.S.-origin items not elsewhere specified on the Commerce Control List. (software without any encryption)

LIC:  Given the appropriate ECCN, you should consult the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or counsel to determine the appropriate license type and eligible countries for export purposes. The license types for Microsoft products are typically:

Restricted vs. Unrestricted:  The U.S. government regulations for License Exception ENC differentiate between "Restricted" and "Unrestricted" software. An ""Unrestricted"" in this column indicates that the software is eligible for "ENC" under Sections 740.17(a) and 740.17(b)(3) of the EAR.

  • NLR - No License Required (To Most Countries)

Restricted vs. Unrestricted:  The U.S. government regulations for License Exception ENC differentiate between "Restricted" and "Unrestricted" software. An ""Unrestricted"" in this column indicates that the software is eligible for "ENC" under Sections 740.17(a) and 740.17(b)(3) of the EAR.

Mass Market:  The U.S. government regulations allow mass market encryption products containing strong encryption to be exported under 5D992, NLR (see above) after a 30-day review.  A "Mass Market" in this column indicates that the software has been reviewed by the U.S. Government and has been approved as mass market software.

CCATS:  Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System.  This is the code number assigned by BIS to products that it has classified against the CCL.  Microsoft provides the CCATS number for all of its products classified 5D002.  We provide the CCATS because some encryption exports require post-shipment reporting to BIS and the CCATS is a mandatory element of these reports.

For certain products, we do not provide a single CCATS number, but instead indicate "Multiple".  This is typically done in the case of subscription software or other products which may contain several Microsoft products.  If you require more specific information regarding these products, please contact us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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