Most petroleum products can be exported under No License Required (NLR) status, but certain destinations, end-uses, or sanctioned parties may trigger BIS or OFAC licensing requirements. Exporters should screen each shipment against the Commerce Control List and OFAC sanctions lists before filing Electronic Export Information.

The end-use classification system separates motor gasoline, jet fuel, distillate fuel oil, and lubricants into their own categories; residual products such as petroleum coke, asphalt, and unfinished oils that do not fit those specific headings are captured here. Correct classification depends on the product's primary commercial use and chemical specification at the time of export.