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ECCN 6A995

Sensors & Lasers · Systems, Equipment & Components

AT — Anti-Terrorism
GBSLVS

Classification Details

Category6 — Sensors & Lasers
Product GroupA — Systems, Equipment & Components
Description"Lasers" as follows (see List of Items Controlled).
Control Reasons
AT
License Exceptions
GBSLVS

Items Controlled

a. Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) "lasers" having any of the following: a.1. A CW output power exceeding 10 kW; a.2. A pulsed output with a "pulse duration" exceeding 10 microseconds; and a.2.a. An average output power exceeding 10 kW; or a.2.b. A pulsed "peak power" exceeding 100 kW; or a.3. A pulsed output with a "pulse duration" equal to or less than 10 microseconds; and a.3.a. A pulse energy exceeding 5 J per pulse and "peak power" exceeding 2.5 kW; or a.3.b. An average output power exceeding 2.5 kW; b. Semiconductor lasers, as follows: b.1. Individual, single-transverse mode semiconductor "lasers" having: b.1.a. An average output power exceeding 100 mW; or b.1.b. A wavelength exceeding 1,050 nm; b.2. Individual, multiple-transverse mode semiconductor "lasers", or arrays of individual semiconductor "lasers", having a wavelength exceeding 1,050 nm; c. Ruby "lasers" having an output energy exceeding 20 J per pulse; d. Non-"tunable" "pulsed lasers" having an output wavelength exceeding 975 nm but not exceeding 1,150 nm and having any of the following: d.1. A "pulse duration" equal to or exceeding 1 ns but not exceeding 1 µs, and having any of the following: d.1.a. A single transverse mode output and having any of the following: d.1.a.1. A 'wall-plug efficiency' exceeding 12% and an "average output power" exceeding 10 W and capable of operating at a pulse repetition frequency greater than 1kHz;

Export Control Context

Category 6 covers sensors and lasers including optical systems, cameras, infrared detectors, radar, sonar, and precision laser equipment. Night-vision technology and advanced optical sensors have significant military and intelligence applications.

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

874

Related Export Codes (Schedule B)

9001100000

Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List