Classification Details
| Category | 2 — Materials Processing |
| Product Group | B — Test, Inspection & Production Equipment |
| Description | Chemical manufacturing facilities and equipment, except valves controlled by 2A226, as follows (see List of Items Controlled). |
| Control Reasons | AT |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Items Controlled
a. Reaction vessels, reactors and prefabricated repair assemblies therefor, as follows: a.1. Reaction vessels or reactors, with or without agitators, with total internal (geometric) volume greater than 0.1 m 3 (100 liters) and less than 20 m 3 (20,000 liters), where all surfaces that come in direct contact with the chemical(s) being processed or contained are made from any of the following materials: a.1.a Alloys with more than 25% nickel and 20% chromium by weight; a.1.b. Nickel or alloys with more than 40% nickel by weight; a.1.c. Fluoropolymers (polymeric or elastomeric materials with more than 35% fluorine by weight); a.1.d. Glass (including vitrified or enameled coating or glass lining); a.1.e. Tantalum or tantalum alloys; a.1.f. Titanium or titanium alloys; a.1.g. Zirconium or zirconium alloys;
Related Controls
See also ECCNs 2A226, 2A992, 2A993, 2B231, and 2B999.
Items may also be controlled under the ITAR (22 CFR 121) administered by the State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
Related Definitions
For purposes of this entry the term 'chemical warfare agents' includes those agents "subject to the ITAR" (see 22 CFR parts 120 through 130).
See EAR Part 772 (15 CFR 772) for complete definitions of terms used in the CCL.
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
Expansion of Validated End User Authorization: Data Center Validated End User Authorization
Implementation of Additional Controls on Pakistan
Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting-Virtual
Additions to the Entity List
Allied Governments Favorable Treatment: Revisions to Certain Australia Group Controls; Revisions to Certain Crime Control and Detection Controls
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List