Items Covered
- a.Underwater vision systems, as follows:
- 1. Television systems (comprising camera, lights, monitoring and signal transmission equipment) having a limiting resolution when measured in air of more than 500 lines and "specially designed" or modified for remote operation with a submersible vehicle; or
- 2. Underwater television cameras having a limiting resolution when measured in air of more than 700 lines;
- b.Photographic still cameras "specially designed" or modified for underwater use, having a film format of 35 mm or larger, and having autofocusing or remote focusing "specially designed" for underwater use;
- c.Stroboscopic light systems, "specially designed" or modified for underwater use, capable of a light output energy of more than 300 J per flash;
- d.Other underwater camera equipment, n.e.s.;
- e.Other submersible systems, n.e.s.;
- f.Vessels, n.e.s., including inflatable boats, and "specially designed" "parts" and "components" therefor, n.e.s.;
- g.Marine engines (both inboard and outboard) and submarine engines, n.e.s.; and "specially designed" "parts" and "components" therefor, n.e.s.;
- h.Other self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba gear) and related equipment, n.e.s.;
- i.Life jackets, inflation cartridges, compasses, wetsuits, masks, fins, weight belts, and dive computers;
- j.Underwater lights and propulsion equipment;
- k.Air compressors and filtration systems "specially designed" for filling air cylinders.
- l.Marine boilers designed to have any of the following characteristics:
- 1. Heat release rate (at maximum rating) equal to or in excess of 190,000 BTU per hour per cubic foot of furnace volume; or
- 2. Ratio of steam generated in pounds per hour (at maximum rating) to the dry weight of the boiler in pounds equal to or in excess of 0.83.
- m.Major "components," "accessories," and "attachments" for marine boilers described in 8A992.l.
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.
- 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 8A992
What does ECCN 8A992 cover?
ECCN 8A992 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.