ECCN 2E001

NSMTNPCBAT

Technology according to the General Technology Note for the development of equipment or software controlled by 2A (except 2A983, 2A984, 2A991, or 2A994), 2B (except 2B991, 2B993, 2B996, 2B997, 2B998, or 2B999), or 2D (except 2D983, 2D984, 2D991, 2D992, or 2D994).

Category: 2 - Materials ProcessingProduct Group: E - TechnologyLast Updated: 2026-04-10

What This ECCN Covers

ECCN 2E001 controls "technology" — under the General Technology Note — for the "development" of the equipment or software controlled across Category 2 (2A, 2B, 2D), subject to the exclusions listed in the entry. "Technology" is the know-how, designs, and specifications needed to develop controlled items, and it includes "deemed exports": releasing such technology to a foreign national, even within the United States, is treated as an export.

Who needs to check this?

Engineering teams developing controlled machine tools or materials-processing equipment, and any firm sharing related designs or process know-how with foreign nationals.

Compliance tip

Intangible transfers count — drawings, process specs, and access by foreign-national staff ("deemed exports") can require authorization. With National Security, Missile Technology, Nuclear Nonproliferation, and Chemical/Biological reasons among the referenced items, license-exception eligibility is narrow; map your technology to the precise commodity it supports.

Reviewed by Jack Tan · Last reviewed: Jun 4, 2026

Control Reasons

NSNational Security

Items controlled for national security reasons under multilateral export control regimes.

Column 1: YesColumn 2: No
MTMissile Technology

Items controlled under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).

Column 1: YesColumn 2: No
NPNuclear Nonproliferation

Items controlled for nuclear nonproliferation reasons.

Column 1: YesColumn 2: No
CBChemical & Biological Weapons

Items controlled for chemical and biological weapons proliferation concerns.

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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