Items Covered
- a.Electronic "equipment," "end items," and "systems" "specially designed" for a military application that are not enumerated or otherwise described in either a USML category or another "600 series" ECCN.
- b.-d. [Reserved]
- e.High frequency (HF) surface wave radar that maintains the positional state of maritime surface or low altitude airborne objects of interest in a received radar signal through time.
- f.Application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and programmable logic devices (PLD) that are not controlled by paragraph .y of this entry and that are programmed for "600 series" items.
- g.Printed circuit boards and populated circuit card assemblies that are not controlled by paragraph .y of this entry and for which the layout is "specially designed" for "600 series" items.
- h.Multichip modules that are not controlled by paragraph .y of this entry and for which the pattern or layout is "specially designed" for "600 series" items.
- i.through w. [Reserved]
- x."Parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" that are "specially designed" for a commodity controlled by this entry or for an article controlled by USML Category XI, and not enumerated or described in any USML category or in any paragraph other than the .x paragraph of another 600 series ECCN or in paragraph .y of this entry.
- y.Specific "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" "specially designed" for a commodity subject to control in a "600 series" ECCN or a defense article and not elsewhere specified in any paragraph other than the .y paragraph of a "600 series" ECCN or the USML as follows, and "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" "specially designed" therefor:
- 1. Electrical connectors;
- 2. Electric fans;
- 3. Heat sinks;
- 4. Joysticks;
- 5. Mica paper capacitors;
- 6. Microphones;
- 7. Potentiometers;
- 8. Rheostats;
- 9. Electric connector backshells;
- 10. Solenoids;
- 11. Speakers;
- 12. Trackballs;
- 13. Electric transformers;
- 14. Application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and programmable logic devices (PLD) that are programmed for commodities controlled in the .y paragraph of any "600 series" ECCN;
- 15. Printed circuit boards and populated circuit card assemblies for which the layout is "specially designed" for an item controlled by the .y paragraph of any "600 series" ECCN;
- 16. Multichip modules for which the pattern or layout is "specially designed" for an item in the .y paragraph of a "600 series" ECCN;
- 17. Circuit breakers;
- 18. Ground fault circuit interrupters;
- 19. Electrical contacts;
- 20. Electrical guide pins;
- 21. Filtered and unfiltered mechanical switches;
- 22. Thumbwheels;
- 23. Fixed resistors;
- 24. Electrical jumpers;
- 25. Grounding straps;
- 26. Indicator dials;
- 27. Contactors;
- 28. Touchpads;
- 29. Mechanical caps;
- 30. Mechanical plugs;
- 31. Finger barriers;
- 32. Flip-guards;
- 33. Identification plates and nameplates;
- 34. Knobs;
- 35. Hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and lubrication gauges.
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.
- 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.
- UNUnited Nations
- Items subject to United Nations Security Council sanctions or embargoes. Check current UN resolutions for applicable restrictions.
Common Questions About 3A611
What does ECCN 3A611 cover?
ECCN 3A611 is an entry on the Commerce Control List (Electronics). 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.