ECCN 5A003
NSATSystems, equipment and components, for non-cryptographic information security, as follows .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 5A003 controls systems, equipment, and components for NON-cryptographic information security — for example communications cable systems engineered to detect surreptitious physical intrusion, and equipment designed to reduce the compromising electromagnetic emanations of information-bearing signals (TEMPEST-type protection). It is controlled for National Security and Anti-Terrorism reasons; unlike 5A002, the control is about physical and emanation security rather than encryption.
Who needs to check this?
Makers of secure cabling, tamper-detection systems, and TEMPEST/emanation-shielding equipment for sensitive facilities and networks.
Compliance tip
Distinguish 5A003 (non-cryptographic protections) from 5A002 (cryptographic confidentiality) — a product may implicate both. Confirm the NS and AT Country Chart columns, and review the License Exception paragraph, since emanation-security equipment can be tied to government end users that warrant extra diligence.
Items Covered
- a.Communications cable systems designed or modified to use mechanical, electrical or electronic means to detect surreptitious intrusion;
- b.specially designed or modified to reduce the compromising emanations of information-bearing signals beyond what is necessary for health, safety or electromagnetic interference standards.
Control Reasons
Items controlled for national security reasons under multilateral export control regimes.
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.