Items Covered
- a.Operating at frequencies from 40 GHz to 230 GHz and having any of the following:
- 1. An average output power exceeding 100 mW; or
- 2. Locating "accuracy" of 1 m or less (better) in range and 0.2 degree or less (better) in azimuth;
- b.A tunable bandwidth exceeding ±6.25% of the 'center operating frequency';
- c.Capable of operating simultaneously on more than two carrier frequencies;
- d.Capable of operating in synthetic aperture (SAR), inverse synthetic aperture (ISAR) radar mode, or sidelooking airborne (SLAR) radar mode;
- e.Incorporating electronically scanned array antennae;
- f.Capable of heightfinding non-cooperative targets;
- g."Specially designed" for airborne (balloon or airframe mounted) operation and having Doppler "signal processing" for the detection of moving targets;
- h.Employing processing of radar signals and using any of the following:
- 1. "Radar spread spectrum" techniques; or
- 2. "Radar frequency agility" techniques;
- i.Providing ground-based operation with a maximum 'instrumented range' exceeding 185 km;
- a.Fishing ground surveillance radar;
- b.Ground radar equipment "specially designed" for en route air traffic control, and having all of the following:
- c.Weather balloon tracking radars.
- j.Being "laser" radar or Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) equipment and having any of the following:
- 1. "Space-qualified";
- 2. Employing coherent heterodyne or homodyne detection techniques and having an angular resolution of less (better) than 20 µrad (microradians); or
- 3. Designed for carrying out airborne bathymetric littoral surveys to International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Order 1a Standard (5th Edition February 2008) for Hydrographic Surveys or better, and using one or more "lasers" with a wavelength exceeding 400 nm but not exceeding 600 nm;
- k.Having "signal processing" sub-systems using "pulse compression" and having any of the following:
- 1. A "pulse compression" ratio exceeding 150; or
- 2. A compressed pulse width of less than 200 ns; or
- a."Pulse compression" ratio not exceeding 150;
- b.Compressed pulse width of greater than 30 ns;
- c.Single and rotating mechanically scanned antenna;
- d.Peak output power not exceeding 250 W; and
- e.Not capable of "frequency hopping".
- l.Having data processing sub-systems and having any of the following:
- 1. 'Automatic target tracking' providing, at any antenna rotation, the predicted target position beyond the time of the next antenna beam passage; or
- 2. [Reserved]
- 3. [Reserved]
- 4. Configured to provide superposition and correlation, or fusion, of target data within six seconds from two or more 'geographically dispersed' radar sensors to improve the aggregate performance beyond that of any single sensor specified by 6A008.f, or 6A008.i.
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.
- MTMissile Technology
- Items controlled under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). Applies to items that could be used in missile development.
- 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.
Common Questions About 6A008
What does ECCN 6A008 cover?
ECCN 6A008 is an entry on the Commerce Control List (Sensors & Lasers). 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.