Items Covered
- a.Non-automatic and non-semi-automatic firearms equal to .50 caliber (12.7 mm) or less.
- b.Non-automatic and non-semi-automatic rifles, carbines, revolvers or pistols with a caliber greater than .50 inches (12.7 mm) but less than or equal to .72 inches (18.0 mm).
- c.The following types of "parts" and "components" if "specially designed" for a commodity controlled by paragraph .a or .b of this entry or ECCNs 0A506 or 0A507, or USML Category I (unless otherwise enumerated or elsewhere specified on the USML or controlled under ECCN 0A509): Barrels, cylinders, barrel extensions, mounting blocks (trunnions), bolts, bolt carriers, operating rods, gas pistons, trigger housings, triggers, hammers/striker, sears, disconnectors, pistol grips that contain fire control "parts" or "components" (e.g., triggers, hammers/striker, sears, disconnectors) and buttstocks that contain fire control "parts" or "components."
- d.Detachable magazines with a capacity of 17 to 50 rounds "specially designed" for a commodity controlled by paragraph .a or .b of this entry or controlled by ECCNs 0A506 or 0A507.
- e.Receivers (frames) and "complete breech mechanisms," including castings, forgings, stampings, or machined items thereof, "specially designed" for a commodity controlled by paragraph .a or .b of this entry.
- f.through w. [Reserved]
- x."Parts" and "components" that are "specially designed" for a commodity classified under paragraphs .a through .c of this entry, a commodity classified under ECCNs 0A506 or 0A507, or the USML and not elsewhere specified on the USML or CCL or controlled under ECCN 0A509.
- y.Specific "parts," "components," "accessories" and "attachments" "specially designed" for a commodity subject to control in this ECCN, ECCNs 0A506, 0A507, or common to a defense article in USML Category I and not elsewhere specified in the USML or CCL as follows, and "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" "specially designed" therefor.
- 1. Stocks (including adjustable, collapsible, blades and braces), grips, handguards, or forends, that do not contain any fire control "parts" or "components" (e.g., triggers, hammers/striker, sears, disconnectors);
- y.2 through y.5. [Reserved]
- 6. Bayonets; and
- 7. Firearms manufactured from 1890 to 1898 and reproductions thereof.
Control Reasons Explained
This ECCN is controlled for the following reasons. Each reason maps to a column on the Commerce Country Chart, which determines whether a license is required for a given destination.
- NSNational Security
- Items that could contribute to the military potential of countries of concern. Check the Commerce Country Chart column for NS to determine license requirements.
- RSRegional Stability
- Items that could destabilize regions through conventional-arms build-up. Review RS columns on the Commerce Country Chart.
- FCFirearms Convention
- Firearms and related items subject to the UN Firearms Protocol and regional agreements. Includes certain sporting and hunting firearms.
- UNUnited Nations
- Items subject to United Nations Security Council sanctions or embargoes. Check current UN resolutions for applicable restrictions.
- ATAnti-Terrorism
- Basic anti-terrorism controls that apply to most items on the CCL. A license is required for exports to countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism.
Common Questions About 0A501
What does ECCN 0A501 cover?
ECCN 0A501 is an entry on the Commerce Control List (Nuclear). The List of Items Controlled below describes the products, software, or technology captured by this classification. Compare your item against those parameters when self-classifying.
How do license requirements work for this ECCN?
License need depends on the control reasons shown for this code (for example NS, RS, MT, AT), the destination country, and how your transaction maps against the Commerce Country Chart, de minimis, and other EAR provisions. This page is a research aid only. Confirm against the current rule text and your specific facts before exporting.
Where is the official text for this ECCN?
The legal text appears in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Part 774). Use the official BIS link on this page to open the current supplement entry for this ECCN.
What if my product matches more than one ECCN?
When several ECCNs appear to fit, the controlling entry is usually the one that is most specific to your item's form, function, or technical limits. Cross-references in the List of Items Controlled and related ECCNs listed on this page are common starting points for narrowing the choice.
How often should I re-check this classification?
The Commerce Control List changes when BIS publishes new or amended rules. Revisit the official entry when regulations update, when the product's technical parameters change, or when the destination, end-user, or end-use of a transaction changes.
What do the control reason codes mean?
Each control reason (NS, RS, MT, AT, etc.) maps to a column on the Commerce Country Chart in Supplement No. 1 to part 738 of the EAR. When a control reason applies to your ECCN and the destination country has an X in that column, a license is generally required unless an exception applies. See the Control Reasons Explained section on this page for details on each code.