Classification Details
| Category | 2 — Materials Processing |
| Product Group | B — Test, Inspection & Production Equipment |
| Description | Hot "isostatic presses" having all of the characteristics described in the List of Items Controlled, and "specially designed" "components" and "accessories" therefor. |
| Control Reasons | ATMTNPNS |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Items Controlled
a. A controlled thermal environment within the closed cavity and possessing a chamber cavity with an inside diameter of 406 mm or more;
Related Controls
(1) See ECCN 2D001 for software for items controlled under this entry. (2) See ECCNs 2E001 ("development"), 2E002 ("production"), and 2E101 ("use") for technology for items controlled under this entry. (3) For "specially designed" dies, molds and tooling, see ECCNs 0B501, 0B602, 0B606, 1B003, 9B004, and 9B009. (4) For additional controls on dies, molds and tooling, see ECCNs 1B101.d, 2B104 and 2B204. (5) Also see ECCNs 2B117 and 2B999.a.
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 2 covers materials processing equipment including machine tools, isostatic presses, and numerically controlled manufacturing equipment. These items have significant dual-use potential for precision manufacturing of weapons components.
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
955
Recent BIS Amendments
Implementation of Additional Controls on Pakistan
Implementation of 2022 Wassenaar Arrangement Decisions and Request for Comments on License Exception Eligibility for Certain Supersonic Aero Gas Turbine Engine Component Technology
Commerce Control List: Expansion of Controls on Certain Biological Equipment “Software”
Elimination of License Exception Civil End Users (CIV)
Control of Firearms, Guns, Ammunition and Related Articles the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List (USML)
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List