Items Covered
- a.Designed or modified to perform 'cryptanalytic functions.'
- b.Items, not specified by ECCNs 4A005 or 5A004.a, designed to perform all of the following:
- 1. 'Extract raw data' from a computing or communications device; and
- 2. Circumvent "authentication" or authorization controls of the device, in order to perform the function described in 5A004.b.1.
- a.Debuggers, hypervisors;
- b.Items limited to logical data extraction;
- c.Data extraction items using chip-off or JTAG; or
- d.Items specially designed and limited to jail-breaking or rooting.
- c.through y. [Reserved]
- z.Other commodities, as follows:
- z.1.a Commodities that are described in 5A004.a and that also meet or exceed the performance parameters in 3A090.a or 4A090.a;
- z.1.b Commodities that are described in 5A004.a and that also meet or exceed the performance parameters in 3A090.b or 4A090.b;
- z.2.a Commodities that are described in 5A004.b and that also meet or exceed the performance parameters in 3A090.a or 4A090.a; or
- z.2.b Commodities that are described in 5A004.b and that also meet or exceed the performance parameters in 3A090.b or 4A090.b.
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.
- EIEncryption Items
- Items containing encryption technology. Many encryption items qualify for License Exception ENC after classification reporting.
Common Questions About 5A004
What does ECCN 5A004 cover?
ECCN 5A004 is an entry on the Commerce Control List (Telecommunications). 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.