Classification Details
| Category | 8 — Marine |
| Product Group | D — Software |
| Description | "Software" "specially designed" for the operation of unmanned submersible vehicles used in the oil and gas industry. |
| Control Reasons | None specified |
| License Exceptions | TSR |
Export Control Context
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.
Cross-Source Intelligence
Fed Reg Amendments
5
CSL Entities
856
Recent BIS Amendments
Implementation of Additional Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Refinements to Existing Controls
Revision of Firearms License Requirements
Expansion of Sanctions Against the Russian Industry Sector Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Expansion of Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Revision of Firearms License Requirements
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List