Classification Details
| Category | 0 — Nuclear Materials, Facilities & Equipment |
| Product Group | A — Systems, Equipment & Components |
| Description | Discharge type arms; non-lethal or less-lethal grenades and projectiles, and "specially designed" "parts" and "components" of those projectiles; and devices to administer electric shock, for example, stun guns, shock batons, shock shields, electric cattle prods, immobilization guns and projectiles; except equipment used to slaughter domestic animals or used exclusively to treat or tranquilize anim |
| Control Reasons | CCUN |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Items Controlled
The list of items controlled is contained in the ECCN heading.
Related Controls
Law enforcement restraint devices that administer an electric shock are controlled under ECCN 0A982. Electronic devices that monitor and report a person's location to enforce restrictions on movement for law enforcement or penal reasons are controlled under ECCN 3A981.
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
Recent BIS Amendments
Export Control Revisions for Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) Enhanced Trilateral Security Partnership; Correction
Export Control Revisions for Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) Enhanced Trilateral Security Partnership
Proposed Enhancements and Simplification of License Exception Strategic Trade Authorization (STA)
Revision of Firearms License Requirements
Revision of Firearms License Requirements
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List