Classification Details
| Category | 9 — Aerospace & Propulsion |
| Product Group | A — Systems, Equipment & Components |
| Description | Complete unmanned aerial vehicles, not specified in 9A012, having all of the following characteristics (see List of Items Controlled). |
| Control Reasons | ATMT |
| License Exceptions | GBSLVS |
Items Controlled
a. Having any of the following: a.1. An autonomous flight control and navigation capability;
Related Controls
See ECCN 9A012 or the U.S. Munitions List Category VIII (22 CFR part 121). Also see ECCN 2B352.i for controls on certain spraying or fogging systems, and "parts" and "components" therefor, "specially designed" or modified for fitting to aircraft, "lighter than air vehicles," or "UAVs."
Items may also be controlled under the ITAR (22 CFR 121) administered by the State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
Related ECCNs
Export Control Context
Category 9 covers aerospace and propulsion systems including space launch vehicles, rocket propulsion, spacecraft, and gas turbine engines. Many items overlap with ITAR controls — exporters should verify jurisdiction before proceeding with a BIS license application.
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
1052
Recent BIS Amendments
Streamlining Export Controls for Drone Exports
Streamlining Export Controls for Drone Exports
Implementation of Certain Australia Group Decisions
Section 1758 Technology Export Controls on Instruments for the Automated Chemical Synthesis of Peptides
Proposed Enhancements and Simplification of License Exception Strategic Trade Authorization (STA)
Related Export Codes (Schedule B)
Sources: BIS Commerce Control List (eCFR), Census Schedule B, Federal Register (BIS), BIS Consolidated Screening List