Classification Details
| Category | 2 — Materials Processing |
| Product Group | B — Test, Inspection & Production Equipment |
| Description | Positioning tables (equipment capable of precise rotary position in any axis), other than those controlled in 2B120, having all the following characteristics (See List of Items Controlled). |
| Control Reasons | ATMT |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Items Controlled
a. Two or more axes;
Related Controls
(1) Equipment that has the characteristics specified in 2B121, which also meets the characteristics of 2B120 will be treated as equipment specified in 2B120. (2) See also 2B008, 2B120, 7B101, and 7B994.
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
Elimination of License Exception Civil End Users (CIV)
Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2017 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary Agreements
Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2008 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary Additions
Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations-Chemical and Biological Weapons Controls: Australia Group; Chemical Weapons Convention; Correction
Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Related to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List