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ECCN 0A501

Nuclear Materials, Facilities & Equipment · Systems, Equipment & Components

AT — Anti-TerrorismFC — Firearms ConventionNS — National SecurityRS — Regional StabilityUN — United Nations Embargo
GBSLVSSTA

Classification Details

Category0 — Nuclear Materials, Facilities & Equipment
Product GroupA — Systems, Equipment & Components
DescriptionFirearms (except 0A502 shotguns, 0A506 semi-automatic rifles, 0A507 semi-automatic pistols, and 0A508 semi-automatic shotguns) and related commodities (except semi-automatic related commodities enumerated or otherwise described in Eccn 0A509 for Eccns 0A506, 0A507, or 0A508) as follows (see List of Items controlled).
Control Reasons
ATFCNSRSUN
License Exceptions
GBSLVSSTA

Items Controlled

a. Non-automatic and non-semi-automatic firearms equal to .50 caliber (12.7 mm) or less.

Related Controls

(1) See USML Category I for firearms that are fully automatic, and certain related parts, components, accessories, and attachments (including magazines with a capacity of greater than 50 rounds). (2) See ECCN 0A506 for semi-automatic rifles. (3) See ECCN 0A507 for semi-automatic pistols. (4) See ECCN 0A508 for semi-automatic shotguns and ECCN 0A502 for certain "parts" and "components" for semi-automatic shotguns that are not controlled by 0A509.a or .c. (5) See ECCN 0A509 for enumerated or otherwise described "parts," "components," devices, "accessories," and "attachments" for ECCNs 0A506, 0A507, and 0A508. (6) See .d, .x, and .y of this entry for other "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" "specially designed" for 0A506 and 0A507, or 0A508. (7) See ECCN 0A502 for non-automatic shotguns and their "parts" and "components" that are subject to the EAR and for certain "parts" and "components" for semi-automatic shotguns that are not controlled by 0A509.a or .c. (8) See ECCN 0A504 and USML Category XII for controls on optical sighting devices.

Items may also be controlled under the ITAR (22 CFR 121) administered by the State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Related ECCNs

Export Control Context

Category 0 covers nuclear materials, facilities, and equipment — including firearms and ammunition. Items in this category are among the most sensitive on the CCL and often require BIS licenses for most destinations. Some items are subject to the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) administered by State Department.

Source: BIS Commerce Control List, eCFR Title 15 Part 774. This reference is for informational purposes only. For licensing determinations, consult BIS.doc.gov or a licensed export compliance attorney.

Cross-Source Intelligence

Fed Reg Amendments

5

CSL Entities

23

Related Export Codes (Schedule B)

36010000009301100010

Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List