ECCN 2B231

NPAT

Vacuum pumps having all of the characteristics described in this ECCN .

Category: 2 - Materials ProcessingProduct Group: B - Test EquipmentLast Updated: 2026-04-10

What This ECCN Covers

ECCN 2B231 controls vacuum pumps having all of the characteristics described in the entry — for example certain large-throughput, corrosion-resistant pumps. These pumps support sensitive processing and are controlled for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Anti-Terrorism reasons.

Who needs to check this?

Makers and exporters of high-throughput and specialty vacuum pumps for industrial and laboratory process systems.

Compliance tip

Control turns on the pump's throughput, materials, and design features in the entry — many commercial vacuum pumps fall outside. With NP among the reasons, apply nuclear end-use diligence and verify the Country Chart.

Reviewed by Jack Tan · Last reviewed: Jun 5, 2026

Items Covered

  • b.Pumping speed equal to or greater than 15 m3/s; and
  • c.Capable of producing an ultimate vacuum better than 13.3 mPa.

Control Reasons

NPNuclear Nonproliferation

Items controlled for nuclear nonproliferation reasons.

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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