Classification Details
| Category | 6 — Sensors & Lasers |
| Product Group | E — Technology |
| Description | "Technology" according to the General Technology Note for the "use" of equipment or "software" controlled by 6A002, 6A007.b and .c, 6A008, 6A102, 6A107, 6A108, 6B108, 6D102 or 6D103. |
| Control Reasons | ATMT |
| License Exceptions | TSR |
Items Controlled
The list of items controlled is contained in the ECCN heading.
Related Definitions
(1) This entry only controls "technology" for equipment controlled by 6A008 when it is designed for airborne applications and is usable in "missiles". (2) This entry only controls "technology" for items in 6A002.a.1 and a.3 that are "specially designed" or modified to protect "missiles" against nuclear effects (e.g., Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), X-rays, combined blast and thermal effects), and usable for "missiles." (3) This entry only controls "technology" for items in 6A007.b and .c when the accuracies in 6A007.b.1 and b.2 are met or exceeded.
See EAR Part 772 (15 CFR 772) for complete definitions of terms used in the CCL.
Related ECCNs
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
Recent BIS Amendments
Proposed Enhancements and Simplification of License Exception Strategic Trade Authorization (STA)
Elimination of License Exception Civil End Users (CIV)
Wassenaar Arrangement 2018 Plenary Decisions Implementation; and Other Revisions Related to National Security Controls
Wassenaar Arrangement 2017 Plenary Agreements Implementation
Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Control of Fire Control, Laser, Imaging, and Guidance Equipment the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List (USML)
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List