ECCN 8D999

AT

Software specially designed for the operation of unmanned submersible vehicles used in the oil and gas industry.

Category: 8 - MarineProduct Group: D - SoftwareLast Updated: 2026-04-10

What This ECCN Covers

ECCN 8D999 controls "software" specially designed for the operation of unmanned submersible vehicles used in the oil and gas industry, as defined in the entry. It brings certain commercial subsea ROV/AUV control software under Anti-Terrorism control.

Who needs to check this?

Developers of control software for commercial subsea ROVs and AUVs used in offshore oil and gas operations.

Compliance tip

Confirm the software is for the unmanned submersible operations the entry describes. AT-only control means a license is needed only to a limited destination list; verify the §734.7 "published" exclusion and screen all parties against the Entity and SDN lists.

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

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.

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