ECCN 2D001
NSMTNPATSoftware, other than that controlled by 2D002, as follows .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 2D001 controls "software" (other than that covered by 2D002) specially designed or modified for the use of the machine tools and materials-processing equipment controlled in Category 2 — for example the operating and control software for 2B001 machine tools or 2B003-2B009 equipment. Software that drives controlled precision machinery is itself controlled for National Security, Missile Technology, Nuclear Nonproliferation, and Anti-Terrorism reasons.
Who needs to check this?
Suppliers of CNC control software, machine-tool firmware, and post-processors, and OEMs bundling control software with controlled Category 2 equipment.
Compliance tip
Match the software to the exact equipment ECCN it supports — controls follow the underlying hardware. Because the entry carries MT and NP reasons for some referenced equipment, license exceptions are limited. Publicly available software may fall outside the EAR under §734.7; verify before assuming that exclusion applies.
Items Covered
- b."Software" specially designed or modified for the "use" of equipment specified by 2A001.c., 2B001, or 2B003 to 2B009.
Control Reasons
Items controlled for national security reasons under multilateral export control regimes.
Items controlled under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
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.