Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System
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Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) is an alphanumeric code assigned by BIS to products that it has classified against the Export Administration Regulations [EAR]. Software companies provide the CCATS number because some encryption exports require the exporter to make post-shipment reporting to BIS on a bi-annual basis and the CCATS number is amongst one of the mandatory elements required for reporting.
Guidelines for requesting commodity classification can be found here Some companies having CCATS and ECCN for their Products are Microsoft, Red Hat, Cisco etc.