What might allow exporting a product without applying for an export license?

Exporting a product without applying for an export license can be permissible under specific conditions. The correct response highlights two critical scenarios that allow for this exemption.

When an article is included on the Commerce Control List (CCL) without restrictions to a particular destination country, it indicates that the U.S. government does not foresee any security or foreign policy concerns related to that product being transferred to the specified locations. This categorization suggests that the product can be exported freely, assuming there are no other regulatory restrictions in place.

Additionally, if no Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN) applies to the item, it means that the product is not subject to the specific controls that would typically require an export license. In this case, the absence of classification further simplifies the export process, enabling the item to be exported without the need for an export license.

Both scenarios recognize the regulatory framework surrounding exports that is designed to enhance trade efficiency while maintaining oversight on sensitive products. Thus, the combination of being listed without restrictions on the CCL and the absence of an applicable ECCN allows for the legal route of exporting a product without the necessity of obtaining a license.