ECCN 6A996
RSATMagnetometers not controlled by ECCN 6A006, Superconductive electromagnetic sensors, and specially designed components therefor, as follows .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 6A996 controls "magnetometers" not controlled by 6A006, "superconductive" electromagnetic sensors, and related items, as defined in the entry. These magnetic and electromagnetic sensors have survey, navigation, and geophysical uses and are controlled for Regional Stability and Anti-Terrorism reasons.
Who needs to check this?
Suppliers of commercial magnetometers and electromagnetic sensors for geophysical survey, navigation, and research.
Compliance tip
Confirm the sensor is not caught by 6A006 (which carries broader controls). The RS reason can add destination-specific restrictions; verify the Country Chart and screen all parties against the Entity and SDN lists.
Items Covered
- a."Magnetometers", n.e.s., having a 'sensitivity' lower (better) than 1.0 nT (rms) per square root Hz.
- b."Superconductive" electromagnetic sensors, "components" manufactured from "superconductive" materials and having all the following:
- 1. Designed for operation at temperatures below the "critical temperature" of at least one of their "superconductive" constituents (including Josephson effect devices or "superconductive" quantum interference devices (SQUIDS));
- 2. Designed for sensing electromagnetic field variations at frequencies of 1 KHz or less; and
- 3. Having any of the following characteristics:
- 3.a. Incorporating thin-film SQUIDS with a minimum feature size of less than 2 µm and with associated input and output coupling circuits;
- 3.b. Designed to operate with a magnetic field slew rate exceeding 1 × 106 magnetic flux quanta per second;
- 3.c. Designed to function without magnetic shielding in the earth's ambient magnetic field; or
- 3.d. Having a temperature coefficient less (smaller) than 0.1 magnetic flux quantum/K.
Control Reasons
Items controlled for regional stability 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.