ECCN 1C008

NSAT

Non-fluorinated polymeric substances as follows .

Category: 1 - MaterialsProduct Group: C - MaterialsLast Updated: 2026-04-10

What This ECCN Covers

ECCN 1C008 controls specified non-fluorinated polymeric substances — including certain polyimides, polyarylene ethers/ketones, and other high-performance polymers — defined by composition and form. These heat-resistant, high-strength polymers are used in aerospace and electronics, and are controlled for National Security and Anti-Terrorism reasons.

Who needs to check this?

Specialty polymer manufacturers and distributors, and aerospace or electronics suppliers sourcing high-temperature engineering plastics and films.

Compliance tip

Classification depends on the specific chemistry and physical form described in the entry — confirm your material matches before assuming control, as many commercial polymers fall outside. Check the NS and AT Country Chart columns and the entry's License Exception paragraph.

Reviewed by Jack Tan · Last reviewed: Jun 4, 2026

Items Covered

  • a.Imides as follows:
  • 1. Bismaleimides;
  • 2. Aromatic polyamide-imides (PAI) having a 'glass transition temperature (Tg)' exceeding 563 K (290 °C);
  • 3. Aromatic polyimides having a 'glass transition temperature (Tg)' exceeding 505 K (232 °C);
  • 4. Aromatic polyetherimides having a 'glass transition temperature (Tg)' exceeding 563 K (290 °C);
  • d.Polyarylene ketones;
  • e.Polyarylene sulfides, where the arylene group is biphenylene, triphenylene or combinations thereof;
  • f.Polybiphenylenethersulphone having a 'glass transition temperature (Tg)' exceeding 563 K (290 °C).

2 items reserved by BIS (not shown)

Control Reasons

NSNational Security

Items controlled for national security reasons under multilateral export control regimes.

Column 1: YesColumn 2: No
ATAnti-Terrorism

Items controlled for anti-terrorism reasons. Most items on the CCL have AT controls.

Column 1: YesColumn 2: No

Disclaimer

This information is for reference only. For official classifications, consult BIS or a qualified export control professional.

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