Items Covered
- a.Submersible and semi-submersible vessels "specially designed" for a military use and not enumerated or otherwise described in the USML.
- b.Submersible and semi-submersible vessels "specially designed" for cargo transport and "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" "specially designed" therefor.
- c.Harbor entrance detection devices (magnetic, pressure, and acoustic) and controls therefor, not elsewhere specified on the USML or the CCL.
- d.Diesel engines of 1,500 hp and over with rotary speed of 700 rpm or over "specially designed" for submarines.
- e.Submarine nets and torpedo nets.
- f.Diving and underwater swimming apparatus specially designed or modified for military use, as follows:
- 1. Self-contained diving rebreathers, closed or semi-closed circuit;
- 2. Underwater swimming apparatus specially designed for use with the diving apparatus specified in subparagraph f.1;
- g.through w. [Reserved]
- x."Parts," "components," "accessories" and "attachments" that are "specially designed" for a commodity enumerated or otherwise described in ECCN 8A620 (except for 8A620.b or 8A620.y) and not elsewhere specified on the USML, in 8A620.y or 3A611.y.
- y.Specific "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" "specially designed" for a commodity subject to control in this ECCN, as follows, and "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" "specially designed" therefor:
- 1. Public address (PA) systems;
- 2. Filters and filter assemblies, hoses, lines, fittings, couplings, and brackets for pneumatic, hydraulic, oil and fuel systems;
- 3. Galleys;
- 4. Lavatories;
- 5. Magnetic compass, magnetic azimuth detector;
- 6. Medical facilities;
- 7. Potable water tanks, filters, valves, hoses, lines, fittings, couplings, and brackets;
- 8. Panel knobs, indicators, switches, buttons, and dials whether unfiltered or filtered for use with night vision imaging systems;
- 9. Emergency lighting;
- 10. Gauges and indicators;
- 11. Audio selector panels.
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 8A620
What does ECCN 8A620 cover?
ECCN 8A620 is an entry on the Commerce Control List (Marine). 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.