Book excerpt: A true beginner's guide to the basics of export compliance. No other book or learning tool on the market tackles the basics of the why and how of export compliance. Do you need to follow EAR or ITAR regulations. What is CCL, ECCN, Categories and Denied Persons Lists mean and how to use them. What are Prohibitions and when do we use them? USML and CCL dual-use. How do you determine if you need a license? If you're just starting out and have never had to deal with shipping to another country, this book will help you on your way. Are you in sales and want to know why your offer to ship your product to another company overseas can't ship the way and in the time frame you thought? Or do you need help determining your product's classification? Do you need a guiding hand to lead you to some of the tools to help you do your job? You've found the right book.