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an authorization to export commercial encryption items, you will have
to submit a review request, license application or notification, depending
on the type of encryption and the end-users. You must use a BIS
Form 748P, the Multipurpose Application Form (either electronically
through "SNAP" or in paper form) to
apply for a classification request or export license.
Additionally, the documents below provide step-by-step instructions
on how to submit notifications, or fill out BXA 748P form to receive
eligibility to export under License Exception ENC or KMI or an export
license.
Notifications
Source Code ("Publicly
Available")
Beta Test Software
NLR
- mass market products with symmetric key lengths equal to or less
than 64-bits
- non-mass market products with symmetric key lengths equal to or
less than 56-bits and asymmetric key exchanges equal to or less than
512-bits.
- key management products with equal to or less than 512-bit asymmetric
or equal to or less than 112-bit elliptic curve algorithms.
Encryption Review Requests
Greater than 64-bit "Mass
Market"
License Exception ENC
License Exception KMI
License Applications
Encryption Licensing Arrangement (ELA)
Individual License (ILs)
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Charts
The following charts will help you understand which authorizations
may be used to export encryption items. The charts are not all
inclusive and are only
meant as general guidance for exporters. Please refer to the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) for more detail.
Encryption License Exception Chart
- lists the license exceptions that are most applicable to encryption
items.
Export of Encryption Technology - provides
guidance on the licensing of mechanisms for encryption technology
controlled under ECCN 5E002, including
guidance on the release of such technology 5E002 to foreign nationals
under the "deemed export" rule found at Section 734.2(b)(2)
of the EAR.
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