ECCN 1B003
NSATTools, dies, molds or fixtures, for superplastic forming or diffusion bonding titanium, aluminum or their alloys, specially designed for the manufacture of any of the following .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 1B003 controls tools, dies, molds, and fixtures for "superplastic forming" or "diffusion bonding" of titanium, aluminum, or their alloys, specially designed for making airframe or aero-engine structures. The tooling that produces these advanced structures is controlled for National Security and Anti-Terrorism reasons.
Who needs to check this?
Aerospace tooling makers and exporters of superplastic-forming/diffusion-bonding dies and fixtures for titanium and aluminum structures.
Compliance tip
Control follows the specially designed purpose — tooling for aircraft or aerospace-engine structures is the trigger, so document the intended application. Confirm the NS and AT Country Chart columns and the entry's License Exception paragraph before exporting.
Items Covered
- b."Aircraft" or aerospace engines; or
- c.specially designed "parts" and "components" for structures specified by 1B003.a or for engines specified by 1B003.b.
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.