Classification Details
| Category | 3 — Electronics |
| Product Group | B — Test, Inspection & Production Equipment |
| Description | Equipment not controlled by 3B001, 3B993, or 3B994, for the manufacture of electronic "parts," "components," and materials, and "specially designed" "parts," "components," and "accessories" therefor. |
| Control Reasons | AT |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Items Controlled
a. Equipment "specially designed" for the manufacture of electron tubes, optical elements, and "specially designed" "parts" and "components" therefor controlled by 3A001 or 3A991; b. Equipment "specially designed" for the manufacture of semiconductor devices, integrated circuits and "electronic assemblies," as follows, and systems incorporating or having the characteristics of such equipment: Note:
Related Definitions
'Sputtering' is an overlay coating process wherein positively charged ions are accelerated by an electric field towards the surface of a target (coating material). The kinetic energy of the impacting ions is sufficient to cause target surface atoms to be released and deposited on the substrate. Note: Triode, magnetron or radio frequency sputtering to increase adhesion of coating and rate of deposition are ordinary modifications of the process.
See EAR Part 772 (15 CFR 772) for complete definitions of terms used in the CCL.
Related ECCNs
Export Control Context
Category 3 covers electronics including integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, and signal processing equipment. This is one of the largest categories on the CCL. 3A001 (electronic components) and related ECCNs are frequently encountered in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing supply chains.
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
1043
Recent BIS Amendments
Foreign-Produced Direct Product Rule Additions, and Refinements to Controls for Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items
Implementation of Additional Due Diligence Measures for Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits; Amendments and Clarifications; and Extension of Comment Period
Implementation of Additional Export Controls: Certain Advanced Computing Items; Supercomputer and Semiconductor End Use; Updates and Corrections; and Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Items; Corrections and Clarifications
Export Controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Items
Controls on Certain Laboratory Equipment and Related Technology To Address Dual Use Concerns About Biotechnology
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List