Classification Details
| Category | 5 — Telecommunications & Information Security |
| Product Group | D — Software |
| Description | "Information Security" "software," not controlled by 5D002, as follows (see List of Items Controlled). |
| Control Reasons | ATRS |
| License Exceptions | TSR |
Items Controlled
a. [Reserved] b. [Reserved] c. "Software" classified as mass market encryption software in accordance with § 740.17(b) of the EAR. d. through y. [Reserved] z.1 Other software that is described in 5D992 and that also meet or exceed the performance parameters in 3D001 for 3A090.a or 4D001 for 4A090.a; or z.2 Other software that is described in 5D992 and that also meet or exceed the performance parameters in 3D001 for 3A090.b or 4D001 for 4A090.b.
Related Controls
(1) This entry does not control "software" designed or modified to protect against malicious computer damage,
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 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
Enhanced Favorable Treatment for the United Arab Emirates Under the Export Administration Regulations
Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion
Implementation of Additional Due Diligence Measures for Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits; Amendments and Clarifications; and Extension of Comment Period; Correction
Iran Foreign Direct Product Rule
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
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List