Classification Details
| Category | 5 — Telecommunications & Information Security |
| Product Group | A — Systems, Equipment & Components |
| Description | Devices primarily useful for the surreptitious interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, other than those controlled under 5A001.f.1; and "parts," "components" and "accessories" therefor. |
| Control Reasons | ATSL |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Related ECCNs
Export Control Context
Category 5 has two parts: Part 1 covers telecommunications equipment (transmission, switching, network infrastructure) and Part 2 covers information security (cryptographic systems, key management, and encryption). Encryption controls under 5D002 and 5E002 affect a broad range of software products.
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
18
Recent BIS Amendments
Export Control Revisions for Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) Enhanced Trilateral Security Partnership
Clarification of Controls on Radiation Hardened Integrated Circuits and Expansion of License Exception GOV
Export Control Measures Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) To Address Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Their Use by the Russian Federation Against Ukraine
Implementation of 2022 Wassenaar Arrangement Decisions and Request for Comments on License Exception Eligibility for Certain Supersonic Aero Gas Turbine Engine Component Technology
Information Security Controls: Cybersecurity Items
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List