ECCN 1B002
NSATEquipment designed to produce metal alloy powder or particulate materials and having any of the following .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 1B002 controls equipment designed to produce metal alloy powder or particulate materials with the controlled characteristics described in the entry — for example certain atomization or rapid-solidification systems. The equipment that makes controlled superalloy and specialty powders is itself controlled for National Security and Anti-Terrorism reasons.
Who needs to check this?
Makers and exporters of metal-powder production equipment — gas/plasma atomizers and rapid-solidification systems — for aerospace and additive-manufacturing feedstock.
Compliance tip
Control follows the powder characteristics the equipment is designed to produce — tie it back to the relevant materials entries (e.g., 1C002). Confirm the NS and AT Country Chart columns and the entry's License Exception paragraph.
Items Covered
- a.specially designed to avoid contamination; and
- b.specially designed for use in one of the processes specified by 1C002.c.2.
Control Reasons
Items controlled for national security reasons under multilateral export control regimes.
Items controlled for anti-terrorism reasons. Most items on the CCL have AT controls.
Disclaimer
This information is for reference only. For official classifications, consult BIS or a qualified export control professional.