ECCN 8A609

(1) Surface vessels of war and special naval equipment, and technical data (including software), and services directly related thereto, described in 22 CFR part 121, Category VI, Surface Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment, are subject to the jurisdiction of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. (2) See ECCN 0A919 for foreign-made "military commodities" that incorporate more than a de minimis amount of U.S.- origin "600 series" controlled content. (3) For controls on diesel engines and electric motors that are "subject to the EAR" for surface vessels of war "subject to the EAR" or "subject to the ITAR," see ECCN 8A992.g. For diesel engines and electric motors for surface vessels of war "subject to the ITAR," see 22 CFR part 121, Category VI(c) for parts, components, accessories, and attachments, "specially designed" for developmental vessels funded by the Department of Defense via contract or other funding authorization. (4) For controls on military gas turbine engines and related items for vessels of war, see ECCN 9A619. (4) For controls on military gas turbine engines and related items for vessels of war, see ECCN 9A619.

Items may also be controlled under the ITAR (22 CFR 121) administered by the State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Category 8 covers marine equipment including submersibles, underwater detection systems, diving equipment, and marine propulsion. Items with anti-detection, deep-diving, or autonomous operation capabilities are subject to heightened scrutiny.

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.