Classification Details
| Category | 4 — Computers |
| Product Group | D — Software |
| Description | "Software" "specially designed" or modified for the "development" or "production," of computers and related equipment, "electronic assemblies," and "components" therefor specified in ECCN 4A090. |
| Control Reasons | ATRS |
| License Exceptions | TSR |
Items Controlled
The list of items controlled is contained in the ECCN heading.
Related Controls
For associated "technology" for software in this ECCN, see 4E001.
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 4 covers digital computers, hybrid computers, and related assemblies. High-performance computing equipment is controlled due to its potential use in nuclear weapons design, advanced simulations, and signals intelligence. APP (Advanced Computing) controls were significantly updated in 2022.
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
3415
Recent BIS Amendments
Enhanced Favorable Treatment for the United Arab Emirates Under the Export Administration Regulations
Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion
Foreign-Produced Direct Product Rule Additions, and Refinements to Controls for Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items
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
Commerce Control List Additions and Revisions; Implementation of Controls on Advanced Technologies Consistent With Controls Implemented by International Partners
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List