ECCN 3A904

NSRSAT

Cryogenic cooling systems and components, as follows .

Category: 3 - ElectronicsProduct Group: A - EquipmentLast Updated: 2026-04-10

What This ECCN Covers

ECCN 3A904 controls cryogenic cooling systems and components meeting the criteria in the entry — for example certain closed-cycle cryocoolers and dilution refrigerators. These systems support infrared sensors, superconducting electronics, and quantum computing, and are controlled for National Security, Regional Stability, and Anti-Terrorism reasons.

Who needs to check this?

Suppliers of cryocoolers, dilution refrigerators, and cryogenic subsystems for sensing, superconducting, and quantum-computing applications.

Compliance tip

Confirm your cooler against the specific characteristics in the entry, since general laboratory cooling may fall outside. The RS reason can add destination-specific restrictions; verify the Country Chart and apply Part 744 end-use diligence for quantum or sensor applications.

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

Items Covered

  • a.Systems rated to provide a cooling power greater than or equal to 600 µW at or below a temperature of 0.1 K (−273.05 °C) for a period of greater than 48 hours;
  • b.Two-stage pulse tube cryocoolers rated to maintain a temperature below 4 K (−269.15 °C) and provide a cooling power greater than or equal to 1.5 W at or below a temperature of 4.2 K (−268.95 °C).

Control Reasons

NSNational Security

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

Column 1: YesColumn 2: No
RSRegional Stability

Items controlled for regional stability 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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