Classification Details
| Category | 2 — Materials Processing |
| Product Group | B — Test, Inspection & Production Equipment |
| Description | Assemblies, circuit boards or inserts "specially designed" for machine tools controlled by 2B991, or for equipment controlled by 2B993, 2B996 or 2B997. |
| Control Reasons | AT |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Items Controlled
a. Spindle assemblies, consisting of spindles and bearings as a minimal assembly, with radial ("run out") or axial ("camming") axis motion in one revolution of the spindle less (better) than 0.0006 mm total indicator reading (TIR); b. Single point diamond cutting tool inserts, having all of the following characteristics: b.1. Flawless and chip-free cutting edge when magnified 400 times in any direction; b.2. Cutting radius from 0.1 to 5 mm inclusive;
Related Controls
This entry does not control measuring interferometer systems, without closed or open loop feedback, containing a laser to measure slide movement errors of machine-tools, dimensional inspection machines or similar equipment.
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
CSL Entities
955
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, BIS Consolidated Screening List