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What is a Commodity Jurisdiction request, When and How do I submit one?

A commodity jurisdiction (CJ) request is used to determine whether an item or service is subject to the export licensing authority of the Department of Commerce or the Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls (DTC). BIS is the primary licensing agency for dual-use exports, while the DTC licenses defense articles and services. If you are not completely sure of the export licensing jurisdiction of an item, you should request a CJ determination. You can also submit a CJ request if you believe that jurisdiction of an item has been incorrectly assigned and should be transferred to another agency. A CJ determination will only identify the proper licensing authority for an item, and is not a license or approval to export.

CJ requests are processed by DTC under procedures established by that office (See 22CFR 120.3 and 120.4). You should contact that office for the specific procedures, but generally, to submit a CJ request, send a letter and supporting documents to DTC. To avoid delays in the interagency coordination process the Department of State suggests you include nine complete collated sets of the letter and attachments. If you believe that the current jurisdiction of the item is incorrectly assigned, provide an explanation outlining the reasons. DTC will send copies of the CJ request to appropriate U.S. Government agencies, including Commerce, for review. Upon receipt of recommendations from reviewing agencies, DTC will make a jurisdiction determination and notify the reviewing agencies. DTC will provide the applicant with final notification of the decision by letter.

For specific instructions you may contact DTC by telephone at (202) 663-2719, or via fax at (202) 663-3618. Please make your fax ATTN: PM/DTC/CJ

The term "dual use" is used to identify items that have both commercial and military or proliferation applications. While this term is used informally to describe items that are subject to the EAR, purely commercial items are also subject to the EAR.

See Other United States Government Departments and Agencies with Export Control Responsibilities.

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