Export Controls
What it does
EAR/ITAR export control classification and license determination. Determines whether a product requires an export license based on its ECCN (Export Control Classification Number), destination country, end use, and end user. Covers dual-use goods, military items, and technology transfers.
Required Fields for 100% Accuracy
0 required / 5 total| Field | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|
hs_code | string | opt |
product_name | string | opt |
destination | string | opt |
technical_specs | string | opt |
end_use | string | opt |
Tips for Best Accuracy
- ✓At least hs_code OR product_name is required
- ✓destination is needed for license determination — without it, only ECCN is returned
- ✓technical_specs helps determine if product exceeds controlled performance thresholds
Common Mistakes
- ✗Providing neither hs_code nor product_name — at least one is required
- ✗Omitting destination — license requirement cannot be determined without it
- ✗Ignoring technical_specs for precision equipment — thresholds matter for dual-use controls
How to use it
Provide product info
Include HS code or product name, destination country, and any technical specifications.
Get ECCN classification
POST /api/v1/export-controls/classify returns the ECCN and whether it's EAR99 (no license needed).
Check license requirement
The license_determination field shows if an export license is required and which exceptions may apply.
Include end use
Adding end_use information helps determine if license exceptions apply to your specific transaction.
API Reference
/api/v1/export-controls/classify{
"product_name": "Industrial CNC machine",
"destination": "CN",
"technical_specs": "5-axis, positioning accuracy 0.001mm"
}{
"eccn_classification": {
"eccn": "2B001",
"ear99": false,
"control_type": "National Security",
"description": "Machine tools for cutting metals"
},
"license_determination": {
"license_required": true,
"license_type": "Individual License",
"exceptions": [],
"notes": "5-axis CNC machines require license for China"
}
}curl -X POST https://potal.app/api/v1/export-controls/classify \
-H "X-API-Key: pk_live_your_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
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