Items Covered
- 1. A process modified for one of the following:
- 1.a. Pulsating CVD;
- 1.b. Controlled nucleation thermal deposition (CNTD); or
- 1.c. Plasma enhanced or plasma assisted CVD; and
- 2. Having any of the following:
- 2.a. Incorporating high vacuum (equal to or less than 0.01 Pa) rotating seals; or
- 2.b. Incorporating in situ coating thickness control;
- b.Ion implantation "production equipment" having beam currents of 5 mA or more;
- c.Electron beam physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) "production equipment" incorporating power systems rated for over 80 kW and having any of the following:
- 1. A liquid pool level "laser" control system which regulates precisely the ingots feed rate; or
- 2. A computer controlled rate monitor operating on the principle of photo-luminescence of the ionized atoms in the evaporant stream to control the deposition rate of a coating containing two or more elements;
- d.Plasma spraying "production equipment" having any of the following:
- 1. Operating at reduced pressure controlled atmosphere (equal or less than 10 kPa measured above and within 300 mm of the gun nozzle exit) in a vacuum chamber capable of evacuation down to 0.01 Pa prior to the spraying process; or
- 2. Incorporating in situ coating thickness control;
- e.Sputter deposition "production equipment" capable of current densities of 0.1 mA/mm2 or higher at a deposition rate 15 µm/h or more;
- f.Cathodic arc deposition "production equipment" incorporating a grid of electromagnets for steering control of the arc spot on the cathode;
- g.Ion plating "production equipment" capable of in situ measurement of any of the following:
- 1. Coating thickness on the substrate and rate control; or
- 2. Optical characteristics.
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.
- 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 2B005
What does ECCN 2B005 cover?
ECCN 2B005 is an entry on the Commerce Control List (Materials Processing). 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.