Export
Classification
Advocates
Your Trusted Partner in Export Jurisdiction and Classification
The Art Behind the Science
Export classification isn't just about following regulations—it requires deep technical understanding, strategic thinking, and the ability to build well-defended determinations that stand up to scrutiny.
Built on Expertise
With deep regulatory knowledge and specialized experience in export classification, we provide practical solutions to ensure your compliance success.
Our Services
Comprehensive export classification services tailored to meet your business needs with expert guidance and proven results.
Individual Product Classifications
- Products, software, and data export classifications
- Detailed ECCN/USML determinations and analysis
- Technical data review and classification
Bulk & Strategic Solutions
- Mass classification projects for large product portfolios
- Strategic export classification advisory services
- Compliance program development and optimization
- Classification compliance assessments
Specialized Analysis
- Jurisdiction analysis for complex regulatory questions
- CFIUS critical technology review
- Classification tool development for internal processes
Regulatory Support
- CJ/CCATS request preparation and assistance
- Export classification training for your team
- Ongoing advisory support for compliance programs
Meet Our Founder
Juan M. Fernandez
Founder & Lead Advocate
An attorney by education, Juan founded Export Classification Advocates because he believes there's an art to export classification—one that goes beyond checking boxes and referencing regulations. With over a decade of experience navigating the complexities of export jurisdiction and classification, Juan has spent his career mastering the interpretive nuance that separates adequate practices from exceptional ones.
Juan has provided jurisdiction and classification expertise, advised Fortune 500 companies, and worked across aerospace, defense, and commercial technology. At EXCLADV, he brings together deep technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and a commitment to building determinations that withstand scrutiny.
Whether clients are dealing with a single product or managing thousands of classifications across a global portfolio, Juan ensures teams have the expertise and confidence to move forward without hesitation.
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What You Get
Comprehensive export classification solutions designed to strengthen your compliance program
Defensible Classifications
Well-reasoned determinations that withstand regulatory scrutiny and audit reviews.
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Streamlined classification processes that eliminate bottlenecks in your export operations.
Risk Mitigation
Reduced compliance exposure through accurate, thoroughly documented classification decisions.
Operational Confidence
Clear understanding of your products' regulatory status across all relevant jurisdictions.
Audit Readiness
Comprehensive documentation and rationale that supports your compliance program during reviews.
Industries We Serve
Providing specialized export classification expertise across multiple high-tech sectors
Technology & Electronics
Manufacturing
Aerospace & Defense
Semiconductors
Telecommunications
Automotive
Energy and Power
Oil and Gas
Chemical and Advanced Materials
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Encryption
Ready to Streamline Your Export Classification?
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Ready to enhance your export classification process? Contact us today and let's discuss how we can help your business achieve compliance excellence.