Which of the following is a true statement about the alphanumeric export control symbols used in the material?

Which of the following is a true statement about the alphanumeric export control symbols used in the material?

• A. 5A992.a; XIII(b); EAR99
• B. 5A992.a; XIII(a); EAR98
• C. 5B992.b; XII(b); EAR97
• D. 9A992.c; XIV(c); EAR100

Answer: (A)

Export control markings are a triple reference: an ECCN from the Commerce Control List, a USML category/subparagraph from ITAR, and an EAR designation. The first part identifies the specific EAR control class and item within that class; the middle part points to the ITAR category and exact subparagraph; the last part tells you how the item is treated under the EAR. In this case, 5A992.a is a valid ECCN code, indicating the item type within the EAR framework. XIII(b) is a valid ITAR USML subparagraph, pointing to the ITAR-controlled category that applies to the item. EAR99 is a legitimate EAR designation used for items not listed on the CCL. The combination of these three symbols is a consistent, real-world way to annotate an item’s export-control classification. The other options mix in invalid or non-existent EAR designations (such as EAR97, EAR98, EAR100) or pair different USML subparagraphs (like XIII(a), XII(b), XIV(c)), which do not correspond to the item described. That’s why the triple 5A992.a; XIII(b); EAR99 is the correct statement.

Export control markings are a triple reference: an ECCN from the Commerce Control List, a USML category/subparagraph from ITAR, and an EAR designation. The first part identifies the specific EAR control class and item within that class; the middle part points to the ITAR category and exact subparagraph; the last part tells you how the item is treated under the EAR.

In this case, 5A992.a is a valid ECCN code, indicating the item type within the EAR framework. XIII(b) is a valid ITAR USML subparagraph, pointing to the ITAR-controlled category that applies to the item. EAR99 is a legitimate EAR designation used for items not listed on the CCL. The combination of these three symbols is a consistent, real-world way to annotate an item’s export-control classification.

The other options mix in invalid or non-existent EAR designations (such as EAR97, EAR98, EAR100) or pair different USML subparagraphs (like XIII(a), XII(b), XIV(c)), which do not correspond to the item described. That’s why the triple 5A992.a; XIII(b); EAR99 is the correct statement.