Classification Details
| Category | 2 — Materials Processing |
| Product Group | D — Software |
| Description | "Software" "specially designed" or modified for the "use" of equipment controlled by 2B204, 2B206, 2B207, 2B209, 2B227, or 2B229. |
| Control Reasons | ATNP |
| License Exceptions | TSR |
Items Controlled
The list of items controlled is contained in the ECCN heading.
Related Controls
(1) See ECCNs 2E001 ("development") and 2E201 ("use") for technology for "software" controlled under this entry. (2) Also see ECCNs 2D002 and 2D202.
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
Commerce Control List: Updates Based on the Latest Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary Meetings
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)
Wassenaar Arrangement 2017 Plenary Agreements Implementation
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List