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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.


A note from our lawyers

Please note: This classification lookup tool web page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice by IBM as to any particular actual set of facts, and does not represent any undertaking by IBM to keep the user advised as to all relevant U.S. export controls development. Instead, this web page is designed only to get users started in understanding their U.S. export controls obligations. IBM encourages users to seek competent legal counsel for advice. (Note that there is no established schedule for updating this Web site.)

Contact information

If you require further assistance, please contact the IBM Export Regulation Office.

IBM Corporation
Export Regulation Office
600 14th Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Tel (202) 551-9502
exports@us.ibm.com



Hardware Classification Table

Computers and Computer Accessories
ID ECCN Description
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)


Communications products
ID ECCN Description
D1kp 5A991 All other telecommunications equipment


Miscellaneous products
ID ECCN Description
B1ma 2B007 Robotics
C1ea 3B992.b.4.b Stored program controlled functional test equipment
E1et 5A003 Non-Cryptographic Information Security


Cryptographic products
ID ECCN Description
ADxn 5A002.a / 5A002.a.1 (legacy) Crypto / EI Control / US, Canada and IBM Subsidiaries only
A1nl 5A002.a / 5A002.a.1 (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 / 5A002.a.1 (legacy) ENC (b) (3) (Unrestricted) (includes chips, chipsets, etc.)
A3wk 5A002.a / 5A002.a.1 (legacy) ENC (b) (3) (iii)
A5tk 5A004 ENC (b) (2) (ii) (Restricted) Commodities & SW - Cryptanalytic
A5wc 5A002.a / 5A002.a.1 (legacy) ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) Commodities & SW – Key length > 80 bit (network infrastructure products)
A5wg 5A002.a / 5A002.a.1 (legacy) ENC (b) (2) (Restricted) Components - Key length > 80 bit
A5zv 5A002.a / 5A002.a.1 (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 ENC (b) (1) Mass Market
C1vu 5A992 Crypto / Up to and including 64 bit encryption / Non-EI control / Mass Market / NLR (legacy)
C1vx 5A992 ENC (a) (3) Foreign product with US origin encryption
C1vy 5A992 ENC (b) (3) Chips, toolkits, etc.


Advanced Computing Items
ID ECCN Description
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 Non-Computers and related equipment containing 3A090 integrated circuits


Software Classification Table

ID ECCN Description
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
ADxi 5D002.c.1 Crypto / EI control / US, Canada and IBM Subsidiaries only
ADzz 5D002.c.1 Contact your local IBM Representative for conditions
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 ENC (a) (3) Foreign product with US origin encryption
D1vk 5D992 ENC (b) (1) Mass Market
D1vs 5D992 ENC (b) (3) 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 (e.g., facial recognition) / not elsewhere specified
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)