ECCN 8A620

NSRSATUN

Submersible vessels, oceanographic and associated commodities .

Category: 8 - MarineProduct Group: A - EquipmentLast Updated: 2026-04-10

Items Covered

  • a.Submersible and semi-submersible vessels specially designed for a military use and not enumerated or otherwise described in the USML.
  • b.Submersible and semi-submersible vessels specially designed for cargo transport and "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" specially designed therefor.
  • c.Harbor entrance detection devices (magnetic, pressure, and acoustic) and controls therefor, not elsewhere specified on the USML or the CCL.
  • d.Diesel engines of 1,500 hp and over with rotary speed of 700 rpm or over specially designed for submarines.
  • e.Submarine nets and torpedo nets.
  • f.Diving and underwater swimming apparatus specially designed or modified for military use, as follows:
  • 1. Self-contained diving rebreathers, closed or semi-closed circuit;
  • 2. Underwater swimming apparatus specially designed for use with the diving apparatus specified in subparagraph f.1;
  • x."Parts," "components," "accessories" and "attachments" that are specially designed for a commodity enumerated or otherwise described in ECCN 8A620 (except for 8A620.b or 8A620.y) and not elsewhere specified on the USML, in 8A620.y or 3A611.y.
  • y.Specific "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" specially designed for a commodity subject to control in this ECCN, as follows, and "parts," "components," "accessories," and "attachments" specially designed therefor:
  • 1. Public address (PA) systems;
  • 2. Filters and filter assemblies, hoses, lines, fittings, couplings, and brackets for pneumatic, hydraulic, oil and fuel systems;
  • 3. Galleys;
  • 4. Lavatories;
  • 5. Magnetic compass, magnetic azimuth detector;
  • 6. Medical facilities;
  • 7. Potable water tanks, filters, valves, hoses, lines, fittings, couplings, and brackets;
  • 8. Panel knobs, indicators, switches, buttons, and dials whether unfiltered or filtered for use with night vision imaging systems;
  • 9. Emergency lighting;
  • 10. Gauges and indicators;
  • 11. Audio selector panels.

1 item reserved by BIS (not shown)

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
UNUnited Nations

Items controlled pursuant to United Nations Security Council mandates.

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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