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Export Compliance & Customs Information

US Export Compliance and Customs Information

Foundry products and technologies are subject to the customs and export control laws and regulations of the United States, which may restrict or prohibit their export, re-export, or transfer by the Export Administration Regulations administered by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, administered by the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

In addition, other import trade laws applicable in other countries jurisdictions may also apply on the importation, use, or distribution of Foundry products. Therefore, please verify and abide to all import guidelines into the country of final destination prior before importing the goods.

Furthermore, under US export law, the product may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to restricted end-user and to embargoed or trade sanctioned destinations unless authorized by the applicable US government agency either in writing or as provided by applicable US export regulation. The US government currently maintains embargoes or sanctions against the following countries;

  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Sudan
  • Syria

Additionally, the product may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to any unauthorized or prohibited end-user engaged in any prohibited activities related to weapons of mass destruction, including without limitation, activities related to the design, development, production or use of nuclear weapons, materials, or facilities, missile or the support of missile projects, and chemical or biological weapons.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein and on this site is available for informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice or to be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney and does not represent an undertaking by Foundry Networks, Inc to keep the user advised as to all the relevant US export controls and regulations. All customers are urged to consult the applicable US export laws and regulations including the EAR, the Bureau of Industry and Security Export Counseling Division, and other appropriate resources before distributing, importing, or using Foundry Networks Inc products.

All of Foundry Networks Inc export product control information's are subject to change without notice. Modification, in any way, to Foundry Networks Inc products, invalidates the classification.

Export Product Matrix Trade Terms

  • ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) is a five digit alpha-numeric classification code used to determine US export licensing requirements. The ECCN represents specific commodities, software, technologies and other items defined in the EAR (Export Administration Regulations.
  • CCATS (Commodity Classification Automated Tracking Systems). This is the code number assigned by the BIS (Bureau of Industry & Security) to products that it has classified against the CCL (Commerce Control List) within the EAR (Export Administration Regulations).
  • EAR99 is a low-level category for items subject to the EAR that are not on the CCL (Commerce Control List).
  • HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) is a 10-digit code assigned to all commodities to classify and assess duties and tariffs. The Schedule B number is a 10-digit code very similar to the HTS for export and US trade statistics. Foundry will use the HTS number for all export & import transactions.
  • License Exceptions are authorizations with the EAR which permits the export or re-export of FNI products to certain destinations under stated conditions without having to obtain an export license. A required review of the EAR's restrictions and requirements on applicable license application shall be considered before using them for all export and re-export transactions.
  • NLR (No License Required) is a code for items subject to the EAR that do not require an export license for export and re-export transactions.
  • ENC is a license exception code authorizing the export & re-export of encryption controlled hardware, software, firmware, and technology to certain destinations under stated conditions without having to obtain an export license. ENC restricted products are subject to additional restrictions applicable to export or re-export to or government end-users to many countries. For additional guidance, please review the EAR on commercial encryption export controls.

Additional Resources

Export Product Matrix

The following matrix provides information on FNI's product export control and general export information.

Quick Reference Export Guide

The following document will provide a general overview on FNI's export guidelines on restricted destinations, prohibited end-users & end-uses.

Export Licensing Guidelines

The following document will provide a general overview on the export licensing process, general & specific information required on the license application, export supporting documents, and eligible countries exempt from obtaining an export license.

Product Classification Overview

FNI product's Export Classification summary.

Contact Information

Lewis Facundo – Export Compliance
Tel no. (408) 240-5167
Email: lfacundo@foundrynet.com