ECCN 9A010
ATspecially designed Parts, Components, Systems and Structures, for Launch Vehicles, Launch Vehicle Propulsion Systems or Spacecraft. (See Related Controls Paragraph.)
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 9A010 controls specially designed parts, components, systems, and structures for launch vehicles, launch-vehicle propulsion systems, or "spacecraft" — for example structural items above a defined mass made using particular controlled materials or processes. Per this entry the reason for control is Anti-Terrorism, but the Related Controls paragraph is important because closely related space and launch items can fall under other ECCNs or ITAR.
Who needs to check this?
Suppliers of launch-vehicle and spacecraft structures and components, and aerospace fabricators producing items from controlled composite or metallic materials.
Compliance tip
Read the Related Controls paragraph first — space and launch hardware is split across 9A004, 9A515, this entry, and the USML, so confirm jurisdiction before classifying. Where 9A010 applies, the AT controls reach a limited destination list, but screen end users carefully given the strategic end use.
Items Covered
- a."Parts", "components" and structures, each exceeding 10 kg and specially designed for launch vehicles manufactured using any of the following:
- 1. "Composite" materials consisting of "fibrous or filamentary materials" specified by 1C010.e and resins specified by 1C008 or 1C009.b;
- 2. Metal "matrix" "composites" reinforced by any of the following:
- 2.a. Materials specified by 1C007;
- 2.b. "Fibrous or filamentary materials" specified by 1C010; or
- 2.c. Aluminides specified by 1C002.a; or
- 3. Ceramic "matrix" "composite" materials specified by 1C007;
- b."Parts", "components" and structures, specially designed for launch vehicle propulsion systems specified by 9A005 to 9A009, manufactured using any of the following:
- 1. "Fibrous or filamentary materials" specified by 1C010.e and resins specified by 1C008 or 1C009.b;
- 2. Metal "Matrix "composites" reinforced by any of the following:
- 2.a. Materials specified by 1C007;
- 2.b. "Fibrous or filamentary materials" specified by 1C010; or
- 2.c. Aluminides specified by 1C002.a; or
- 3. Ceramic "matrix" "composite" materials specified by 1C007;
- c.Structural components and isolation systems, specially designed to control actively the dynamic response or distortion of "spacecraft" structures;
- d.Pulsed liquid rocket engines with thrust-to-weight ratios equal to or more than 1 kN/kg and a 'response time' of less than 30 ms.
Control 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.