Items Covered
- a.Streak cameras and "specially designed" components therefor, as follows:
- 1. Streak cameras with writing speeds greater than 0.5 mm/µs;
- 2. Electronic streak cameras capable of 50 ns or less time resolution;
- 3. Streak tubes for cameras described in 6A203.a.2;
- 4. Plug-ins, "specially designed" for use with streak cameras having modular structures, that enable the performance characteristics described in 6A203.a.1 or .a.2;
- 5. Synchronizing electronics units, and rotor assemblies consisting of turbines, mirrors and bearings, that are "specially designed" for cameras described in 6A203.a.1.
- b.Framing cameras and "specially designed" components therefor, as follows:
- 1. Framing cameras with recording rates greater than 225,000 frames per second;
- 2. Framing cameras capable of 50 ns or less frame exposure time;
- 3. Framing tubes, and solid-state imaging devices, that have a fast image gating (shutter) time of 50 ns or less and are "specially designed" for cameras described in 6A203.b.1 or .b.2;
- 4. Plug-ins, "specially designed" for use with framing cameras having modular structures, that enable the performance characteristics described in 6A203.b.1 or .b.2;
- 5. Synchronizing electronic units, and rotor assemblies consisting of turbines, mirrors and bearings, that are "specially designed" for cameras described in 6A203.b.1 or .b.2.
- c.Solid-state or electron tube cameras and "specially designed" components therefor, as follows:
- 1. Solid-state cameras, or electron tube cameras, with a fast image gating (shutter) time of 50 ns or less;
- 2. Solid-state imaging devices, and image intensifiers tubes, that have a fast image gating (shutter) time of 50 ns or less and are "specially designed" for cameras described in 6A203.c.1;
- 3. Electro-optical shuttering devices (Kerr or Pockels cells) with a fast image gating (shutter) time of 50 ns or less;
- 4. Plug-ins, "specially designed" for use with cameras having modular structures, that enable the performance characteristics described in 6A203.c.1.
- d.Radiation-hardened TV cameras, or lenses therefor, "specially designed" or rated as radiation hardened to withstand a total radiation dose greater than 5 × 104 Gy (silicon) without operational degradation.
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.
- NPNuclear Nonproliferation
- Items relevant to nuclear weapons development or delivery systems. Additional scrutiny applies under 10 CFR Part 810 and NRC regulations.
- 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 6A203
What does ECCN 6A203 cover?
ECCN 6A203 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.