ECCN 6A995
ATLasers as follows .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 6A995 controls "lasers" as enumerated in the entry — the Anti-Terrorism companion for commercial lasers that fall below the higher-control thresholds of 6A005. As an AT-only entry, it applies to a limited set of destinations.
Who needs to check this?
Suppliers of commercial and industrial lasers (for materials processing, instrumentation, and similar uses) below the 6A005 thresholds.
Compliance tip
Rule out 6A005 first, since higher-power and specialized lasers carry broader NS/RS controls. AT-only control limits licensing to a destination list; verify the Country Chart and screen all parties.
Reviewed by Jack Tan · Last reviewed: Jun 5, 2026
Items Covered
- 1. A CW output power exceeding 10 kW;
- 2. A pulsed output with a "pulse duration" exceeding 10 microseconds; and
- 2.a. An average output power exceeding 10 kW; or
- 2.b. A pulsed "peak power" exceeding 100 kW; or
- 3. A pulsed output with a "pulse duration" equal to or less than 10 microseconds; and
- 3.a. A pulse energy exceeding 5 J per pulse and "peak power" exceeding 2.5 kW; or
- 3.b. An average output power exceeding 2.5 kW;
- b.Semiconductor lasers, as follows:
- 1. Individual, single-transverse mode semiconductor "lasers" having:
- 1.a. An average output power exceeding 100 mW; or
- 1.b. A wavelength exceeding 1,050 nm;
- 2. Individual, multiple-transverse mode semiconductor "lasers", or arrays of individual semiconductor "lasers", having a wavelength exceeding 1,050 nm;
- c.Ruby "lasers" having an output energy exceeding 20 J per pulse;
- d.Non-"tunable" "pulsed lasers" having an output wavelength exceeding 975 nm but not exceeding 1,150 nm and having any of the following:
- 1. A "pulse duration" equal to or exceeding 1 ns but not exceeding 1 µs, and having any of the following:
- 1.a. A single transverse mode output and having any of the following:
- 1.a.1. A ‘wall-plug efficiency’ exceeding 12% and an "average output power" exceeding 10 W and capable of operating at a pulse repetition frequency greater than 1kHz; or
- 1.a.2. An "average output power" exceeding 20 W; or
- 1.b. A multiple transverse mode output and having any of the following:
- 1.b.1. A ‘wall-plug efficiency’ exceeding 18% and an "average output power" exceeding 30 W;
- 1.b.2. A "peak power" exceeding 200 MW; or
- 1.b.3. An "average output power" exceeding 50 W; or
- 2. A "pulse duration" exceeding 1 µs and having any of the following:
- 2.a. A single transverse mode output and having any of the following:
- 2.a.1. A ‘wall-plug efficiency’ exceeding 12% and an "average output power" exceeding 10 W and capable of operating at a pulse repetition frequency greater than 1 kHz; or
- 2.a.2. An "average output power" exceeding 20 W; or
- 2.b. A multiple transverse mode output and having any of the following:
- 2.b.1. A ‘wall-plug efficiency’ exceeding 18% and an "average output power" exceeding 30 W; or
- 2.b.2. An "average output power" exceeding 500 W;
- e.Non-"tunable" continuous wave "(CW) lasers", having an output wavelength exceeding 975 nm but not exceeding 1,150 nm and having any of the following:
- 1. A single transverse mode output and having any of the following:
- 1.a. A ‘wall-plug efficiency’ exceeding 12% and an "average output power" exceeding 10 W and capable of operating at a pulse repetition frequency greater than 1 kHz; or
- 1.b. An "average output power" exceeding 50 W; or
- 2. A multiple transverse mode output and having any of the following:
- 2.a. A ‘wall-plug efficiency’ exceeding 18% and an "average output power" exceeding 30 W; or
- 2.b. An "average output power" exceeding 500 W;
- f.Non-"tunable" "lasers", having a wavelength exceeding 1,400 nm, but not exceeding 1555 nm and having any of the following:
- 1. An output energy exceeding 100 mJ per pulse and a pulsed "peak power" exceeding 1 W; or
- 2. An average or CW output power exceeding 1 W.
- g.Free electron "lasers".
Control Reasons
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.