ECCN 8A620

(1) Submersible vessels, oceanographic and associated equipment, and technical data (including software), and services directly related thereto, described in 22 CFR part 121, Category XX, Submersible Vessels, Oceanographic and Associated Equipment, are subject to the jurisdiction of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). "Parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" "specially designed" for defense articles in USML Category XX are controlled under USML sub-category XX(c). (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 nonmilitary submersible vehicles, oceanographic and associated equipment, see ECCNs 8A001, 8A002, and 8A992. (4) See ECCN 8A609 for controls on nonmagnetic diesel engines with a power output of 50 hp or more and either: (i) Nonmagnetic content exceeding 25% of total weight; or (ii) non-magnetic parts other than crankcase, block, head, pistons, covers, end plates, valve facings, gaskets, and fuel, lubrication and other supply lines.

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.