ECCN 2B227
NPATVacuum or other controlled atmosphere metallurgical melting and casting furnaces and related equipment, as follows .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 2B227 controls vacuum or other controlled-atmosphere metallurgical melting and casting furnaces, and related equipment, meeting the criteria in the entry. These furnaces produce high-purity and reactive-metal castings with nuclear relevance, so they are controlled for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Anti-Terrorism reasons.
Who needs to check this?
Suppliers and operators of vacuum induction, arc-remelting, and controlled-atmosphere casting furnaces for specialty metals.
Compliance tip
Confirm the furnace's capacity, temperature, and atmosphere control against the entry. With NP among the reasons, apply Part 744 nuclear end-use diligence and verify the Country Chart before relying on a license exception.
Items Covered
- 1. Consumable electrode capabilities between 1,000 cm3 and 20,000 cm3; and
- 2. Capable of operating with melting temperatures above 1,973 K (1,700 °C);
- b.Electron beam melting furnaces and plasma atomization and melting furnaces, having both of the following characteristics:
- 1. A power of 50 kW or greater; and
- 2. Capable of operating with melting temperatures above 1,473 K (1,200 °C);
- c.Computer control and monitoring systems specially configured for any of the furnaces controlled by 2B227.a or .b.
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.