ECCN 2B003
NSATNumerically controlled machine tools, specially designed for the shaving, finishing, grinding or honing of hardened (Rc = 40 or more) spur, helical and double-helical gears having all of the following.
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 2B003 controls numerically controlled machine tools specially designed for shaving, finishing, grinding, or honing hardened (Rc 40 or more) spur, helical, and double-helical gears above a defined pitch diameter. Precision gear-cutting equipment is controlled for National Security and Anti-Terrorism reasons because high-quality gearing is essential to advanced propulsion and drivetrain systems.
Who needs to check this?
Gear-machinery manufacturers and exporters of gear grinding, honing, and finishing equipment for large or precision gearing.
Compliance tip
Control depends on the gear pitch diameter and hardness range the machine is designed for — confirm against the entry, as machines for softer or smaller gears may fall outside. Check the NS and AT columns and the License Exception paragraph.
Items Covered
- a.A pitch diameter exceeding 1,250 mm;
- b.A face width of 15% of pitch diameter or larger; and
- c.A finished quality of AGMA 14 or better (equivalent to ISO 1328 class 3).
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.