ECCN 1C240
NPATNickel powder or porous nickel metal, other than nickel powder or porous nickel metal, specially prepared for the manufacture of gaseous diffusion barriers subject to the export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (see 10 CFR part 110), as follows .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 1C240 controls nickel powder or porous nickel metal, other than that excluded by the entry, meeting its purity and particle criteria. High-purity fine nickel powder is relevant to gaseous-diffusion barriers and other sensitive uses, so it is controlled for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Anti-Terrorism reasons.
Who needs to check this?
Producers and exporters of high-purity nickel powder and porous nickel for battery, catalyst, filtration, and metallurgical applications.
Compliance tip
Control turns on purity and particle characteristics in the entry — many commercial nickel powders fall outside. With NP among the reasons, apply nuclear end-use diligence (Part 744) and verify the Country Chart before relying on a license exception.
Items Covered
- a.Filamentary nickel powders;
- b.Single porous nickel sheets with an area of 1,000 cm2 per sheet or less.
- 1. A nickel purity content of 99.0% or greater by weight; and
- 2. A mean particle size of less than 10 micrometers measured by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B330 standard;
- b.Porous nickel metal produced from materials controlled by 1C240.a.
Control Reasons
Items controlled for nuclear nonproliferation reasons.
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.