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This web site provides information on the export control status of IBM hardware and software products. The following is a comparison of IBM's hardware and software, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Commerce Control List. This information is not intended to replace the EAR but is intended to be used in conjunction with the EAR to assist you in the export of IBM's hardware and software products. All Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) are subject to change without notice.
Terminology
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Classification ID
A four-digit alphanumeric identification code, assigned by IBM, to a specific ECCN. Classification IDs are only meaningful for IBM products. They exist to account for ECCNs which include multiple defined items and authorization under their definition (for example, 5D992 can be limited encryption, weak encryption, or Mass Market strong encryption. The Classification ID assigned to a particular 5D992 product clarifies which it is). The description for Classification IDs can be found in the Classification Tables for hardware and software products.
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ECCN (Export Control Classification Number)
A five-digit alphanumeric classification system used to determine U.S. export licensing requirements. The ECCN represents a specific commodity defined in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For more information on the EAR please visit the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) web site or contact their offices directly.
Bureau of Industry and Security, Washington, D.C. (202) 482-4811
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ERN (Encryption Registration Number) (Discontinued as of 9 / 20 / 2016)
As of September 20, 2016, the US Government removed the Encryption Registration requirements from the regulations. As a result, IBM has discontinued use of the R100020 ERN. Products previously classified under the ERN will continue to reflect this nomenclature; however, any items classified after September 20, 2016 will now reflect "Self-Classified" as the authorization.
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If you require further assistance, please contact the IBM Export Regulation Office.
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Hardware Classification Table
ID | ECCN | Description |
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A1ca | 4A001 | Computers and related equipment |
B8cf | 4A003.b | APP > 70 WT |
D1dc | 4A994.b | APP Greater than or equal to 0.0128 WT but less than or equal to 0.50 WT |
D1dd | 4A994.c | APP Enhancer |
D1dm | 4A994.i | Computer hardware with 5A991 terminal interface equipment |
D1dp | 4A994.b | APP 0.0128 - 70 WT with crypto hardware / NLR (5A992) |
D1dt | 4A994.j | Computer Interconnect > 80 Mbytes / s but less than or equal to 2.0 Gbytes / s |
F1az | EAR99 | |
GGcr | 4A003.b | APP dependent on number of machine nodes and processors |
GGcy | 4A003.c | Electronic assembly capable of aggregation over 70 WT |
GGcz | 4A994.b | APP dependent on configuration, but cannot exceed 70 WT |
J4dn | 4A994.b | APP Greater than 0.50 WT but less than or equal to 70 WT |
J7dk | 4A994.b | APP Greater than 0.50 WT but less than or equal to 70 WT with ENC (b)(1) / (b)(3) |
ID | ECCN | Description |
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D1kp | 5A991 | All other telecommunications equipment |
ID | ECCN | Description |
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B1ma | 2B007 | Robotics |
C1ea | 3B992.b.4.b | Stored program controlled functional test equipment |
E1et | 5A003 | Non-Cryptographic Information Security |
ID | ECCN | Description |
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A1nl | 5A002.a.1 (5A002.a legacy) | ENC / Foreign product with US origin encryption |
A3vm | 5A002.a.4 | ENC (b) (1) Commodities – Non-Mass Market items with cryptographic functions that support more than the primary function of the item |
A3vn | 5A002.a.1 | Crypto / Unrestricted / EI Control / ENC (legacy) |
A3vr | 5A002.a.1 | ENC (b) (1) Commodities – Information Security |
A3vs | 5A002.a.2 | ENC (b) (1) Commodities – Digital Communication or Networking |
A3vt | 5A002.a.3 | ENC (b) (1) Commodities – Computers or items having information storage or processing |
A3vw | 5A002.a.1 | Crypto / Unrestricted formerly known as Retail / EI Control / ENC (legacy) |
A3wj | 5A002.a.1 (5A002.a legacy) | ENC (b) (3) (Unrestricted) |
A3wk | 5A002.a.1 (5A002.a legacy) | ENC (b) (3) (iii) |
A5tk | 5A004 | ENC (b) (2) (ii) (Restricted) Commodities & SW - Cryptanalytic |
A5wc | 5A002.a.1 (5A002.a legacy) | ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) Commodities & SW – Key length > 80 bit (network infrastructure products) |
A5wg | 5A002.a.1 (5A002.a legacy) | ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) Components - Key length > 80 bit |
A5zv | 5A002.a.1 (5A002.a legacy) | ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) Open Cryptographic Interface |
C1va | 5A992 | Crypto / Former Advisory Note / Limited Functions (Password, Authentication, etc.) / Non-EI controlled (legacy) |
C1vk | 5A992.c (5A992 legacy) | ENC (b) (1) Mass Market |
C1vu | 5A992 | Crypto / Up to and including 64 bit encryption / Non-EI control / Mass Market / NLR (legacy) |
C1vx | 5A992.c (5A992 legacy) | ENC (a) (3) Foreign product with US origin encryption |
C1vy | 5A992.c (5A992 legacy) | ENC (b) (1) Mass Market chips, toolkits, etc. |
ID | ECCN | Description |
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ZZaa | 5A002.z | 5A002 Crypto items that meet or exceed the performance parameters in 3A090 or 4A090 |
ZZmm | 5A992.z | 5A992 Crypto items that meet or exceed the performance parameters in 3A090 or 4A090 |
ZZrr | 4A090.a | Computers and related equipment containing 3A090 integrated circuits |
Software Classification Table
ID | ECCN | Description |
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A2vv | XIII (b) | State Department Controlled Item / ITAR |
A3na | 1D002 | SW for development of organic matrix, metal matrix, or carbon matrix laminates or composites |
A3ns | 3D001 | SW for 3A001 |
A3rn | 5D001.c | SW for 5A001 or 5B001 |
A4qa | 4D001 | SW for 4A001-004 (except Prod. & Dev. of computers > 0.1 WT and HPS) |
A6bh | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (3) (Unrestricted) with non-controlled biometrics and/or other sensitive technologies |
A6br | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (1) with non-controlled biometrics, Commodities & SW – Key length > 56 bit |
A6va | 5D002.c.1 | Crypto / Unrestricted formerly known as Retail / EI Control / ENC (legacy) |
A6vn | 5D002.c.1 | Crypto / Unrestricted / EI control / ENC (legacy) |
A6vr | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (1) Commodities & SW – Key length > 56 bit |
A6wd | 5D002 | ENC (b) (3) (Unrestricted) Crypto Libraries, Modules, Development Kits and Toolkits |
A6wh | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (3) (Unrestricted) |
A6wk | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (3) (iii) |
A7pa | 2D001 | Numerical Control Mainframe SW for Turning, Grinding and Milling for 2B001 |
A9bi | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) with non-controlled biometrics and/or other sensitive technologies |
A9tk | 5D002.c.3 | ENC (b) (2) (ii) (Restricted) Commodities & SW – Cryptanalytic items |
A9wb | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) Commodities & SW – Key length > 80 bit (network infrastructure products) |
A9xw | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) Open Cryptographic Interface |
A9xz | 5D002.c.1 | ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) Proprietary Source Code |
AApb | 2D001 | Numerical Control Workstation SW (GSN) for Turning, Grinding and Milling for 2B001 |
AAvi | 5D002.c.1 | Crypto / Source Code / Non-EI Control |
D1bk | 5D992 | ENC (b) (1) Mass Market with non-controlled biometrics and/or other sensitive technologies |
D1nb | 8D992 | SW for 8A992 |
D1nc | 9D991 | SW for 9A991 or 9B991 |
D1ph | 2D992 | Adaptive control software |
D1rh | 5D991 | SW for 5A991 and 5B991 |
D1vc | 5D992.b | Crypto / Limited functions (password, authentication, etc.) / non-EI control (legacy) |
D1vh | 5D992.c (5D992 legacy) | ENC (a) (3) Foreign product with US origin encryption |
D1vk | 5D992.c (5D992 legacy) | ENC (b) (1) Mass Market |
D1vs | 5D992.c (5D992 legacy) | ENC (b) (1) Mass Market chips, toolkits, etc. |
D1vt | 5D992 | Crypto / Up to and including 64 bit encryption / Non-EI control / Mass Market (legacy) |
E1ts | 5D002.c.2 | SW for Non-Cryptographic Information Security |
F1az | EAR99 | |
F1bi | EAR99 | Subject to EAR / Software with non-controlled biometrics and/or other sensitive technologies |
F1ql | 4D994 | SW for USE by 4A994 |
H1mc | 3D980 | SW for finger / voice print identification / analysis / retrieval |
U1ay | PUBLISHED | Outside the control of the EAR (Publicly Available) |