USML-CCL Transfer a Landmark Moment, Says White House
The aircraft and gas turbine engine products shifted from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List (CCL) on Oct. 15 represent the largest volume of U.S. export licenses, the highest percentage of licensed exports from 43 states, and…
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licensed shipments of almost $21 billion a year, the White House said in a statement. The products also constituted 75 percent of USML export licenses approved solely for parts and components, said the White House. “Many of the items moved to the CCL are now eligible for export without specific licenses if intended for the ultimate end-use by the governments of 36 U.S. allies and partners (although such exports carry with them additional compliance requirements),” said the statement. “These changes will largely resolve the interoperability problem with these U.S. allies and partners.” The change comes amid a government shutdown that will prevent CCL licensing (see 13101512).