Classification Details
| Category | 6 — Sensors & Lasers |
| Product Group | B — Test, Inspection & Production Equipment |
| Description | Optical equipment, as follows (see List of Items Controlled). |
| Control Reasons | ATNS |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Items Controlled
a. Equipment for measuring absolute reflectance to an "accuracy" of equal to or better than 0.1% of the reflectance value; b. Equipment other than optical surface scattering measurement equipment, having an unobscured aperture of more than 10 cm, "specially designed" for the non-contact optical measurement of a non-planar optical surface figure (profile) to an "accuracy" of 2 nm or less (better) against the required profile.
Related Controls
This entry does not control microscopes.
Items may also be controlled under the ITAR (22 CFR 121) administered by the State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
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
CSL Entities
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Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, BIS Consolidated Screening List