Prohibited and restricted export codes

International and prohibited export codes refer to specific classifications that govern which items can be exported from a country and under what conditions.

Explore the classifications and conditions for prohibited and restricted export codes, including examples and advisory notes.

Prohibited Export Codes

Prohibited export codes are associated with product(s) that cannot be exported under any circumstances. Few of the examples are:

  • Endangered species
  • Certain chemicals
  • Certain firearms, ammunitions, and others.

Restricted Export Codes

Restricted export codes apply to products that can be exported but with specific limitations, this often includes needing permits, licenses, or compliance with particular regulations. Few examples of restricted items includes the following:

  • Agricultural products (like certain fruits, vegetables, or meats) from specific countries.
  • Dual-use goods (items that can be used for both civilian and military applications).
  • Pharmaceuticals or medical devices that require regulatory approvals, and others

The following tables contains the export codes returned by the Hurricane LCE.

Restricted Export Codes
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Tip

In the following table, codes that are marked with an asterisk (*) are considered as advisory


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