Item 5504 of group 5 Schedule guidance: Guide to the Schedule to the Defence Production Act

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The following table lists all goods under item 5504 of group 5 of Global Affairs Canada (GAC)'s A Guide to Canada's Export Control List, 2023 version, found at section 4 of the Schedule to the Defence Production Act (DPA). It is aimed at assisting Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clients to determine whether those goods are controlled goods.

Note

The information contained in the “Export Control List (ECL) control text” column of Table B is based on GAC’s A Guide to Canada's Export Control List, 2023 version.

For the purposes of this Schedule guide, the term “guide”, by itself, utilized in column 2 (ECL control text) and column 3 (Schedule control text) refers to GAC's A Guide to Canada's Export Control List, 2023 version.

Table B: Item 5504 of Group 5 Schedule guidance—Strategic goods and technology
Schedule/ECL number ECL control text Schedule control text Schedule guidance
5504.1 In this item the terms “development”, “production”, “software”, “spacecraft”, “technology” and “use” have the same meaning as in the “Definitions of Terms Used in Groups 1 and 2” of the guide. In this item the terms “development”, “production”, “software”, “spacecraft”, “technology” and “use” have the same meaning as in the “Definitions for Terms Used in Groups 1 and 2” of the guide.

The entry is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The entry provides a reference to definitions and does not control any goods.
5504.2. Strategic goods and technology as follows: Strategic goods and technology as follows: The entry and specific sub-entries, some of which may have been modified, are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
5504.2.a. Goods and technology referred to in Group 1 of the guide as follows: Goods and technology referred to in Group 1 of the guide as follows: The entry and specific sub-entries, some of which may have been modified, are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
5504.2.a.i. Global navigation satellite systems receiving equipment referred to in item 1-7.A.5. of the guide, the associated software referred to in item 1-7.D. of the guide, and the associated technology referred to in item 1-7.E. of the guide; and Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the United States (U.S.) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

 The entry is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

Entry 5504.2.a.i. refers to entry 1-7.A.5. of the ECL which is detailed in the three rows immediately following this row of the Schedule guide.

CGP clients with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receiving equipment for military applications will be registered under entry 2-11.a. (Guidance and navigation equipment).

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-7.A.5. “Satellite navigation system” receiving equipment having any of the following and specially designed components therefor: Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

 The entry and associated sub-entries, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.i., are not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

CGP clients with GNSS receiving equipment for military application will be registered under entry 2-11.a. (Guidance and navigation equipment).

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-7.A.5.a. Employing a decryption algorithm specially designed or modified for government use to access the ranging code for position and time; or Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR. The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details. The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.i., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

CGP clients with GNSS receiving equipment for military application will be registered under entry 2-11.a. (Guidance and navigation equipment).

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-7.A.5.b. Employing 'adaptive antenna systems' Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

 The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.i., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

CGP clients with GNSS receiving equipment for military application will be registered under entry 2-11.a. (Guidance and navigation equipment).

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
5504.2.a.ii. Propulsion and space-related equipment referred to in items 1-9.A.4. to 1-9.A.11. of the guide, the associated software referred to in item 1-9.D. of the guide, and the associated technology referred to in item 1-9.E. of the guide; Propulsion and space-related equipment referred to in items 1-9.A.4. to 1-9.A.11. of the guide, the associated software referred to in item 1-9.D. of the guide, and the associated technology referred to in item 1-9.E. of the guide; The entry and associated sub-entries, some of which may have been modified, are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

Entry 5504.2.a.ii. refers to entries 1-9.A.4. to 1-9.A.11. which are detailed immediately below.
1-9.A.4. Space launch vehicles, “spacecraft”, “spacecraft buses”, “spacecraft payloads”, “spacecraft” on-board systems or equipment, terrestrial equipment, air-launch platforms and “sub-orbital craft”, as follows: Note A:
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.		 The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The entry is modified to remove the control of “spacecraft” by entry 1-9-A.4. of the Schedule to the DPA.

The Schedule entry should be read as: Space launch vehicles.

CGP clients with “spacecraft” that are specially designed for military use will be re-profiled to Schedule entry 2-11.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.4.a. Space launch vehicles; Note A:
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.		 Space launch vehicles, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The item identified by the ECL entry is domestically controlled via Note A to Schedule entry 1-9.A.
1-9.A.4.b. “Spacecraft”;

Note A:
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.

Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

 The entry, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

CGP clients with “spacecraft” that are specially designed for military use will be re-profiled to Schedule entry 2-11.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.4.c. “Spacecraft buses”;

Note A:
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.

Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

 The entry, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The identified items are components for “spacecraft” which are controlled domestically by section 2-11.a. of the Schedule when the “spacecraft buses” are specially designed for “spacecraft” that are specially designed for military use.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.4.d. “Spacecraft payloads” incorporating items specified by 1-3.A.1.b.1.a.4., 1-3.A.2.g., 1-5.A.1.a.1., 1-5.A.1.b.3.,
1-5.A.2.c., 1-5.A.2.e.,
1-6.A.2.a.1., 1-6.A.2.a.2.,
1-6.A.2.b., 1-6.A.2.d.,
1-6.A.3.b., 1-6.A.4.c.,
1-6.A.4.e., 1-6.A.8.d.,
1-6.A.8.e., 1-6.A.8.k.,
1-6.A.8.l. or 1-9.A.10.c.;

Note A:
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.

Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR – refer to the Schedule guidance notes.

 The entry, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.4.e. On-board systems or equipment, specially designed for “spacecraft” and having any of the following functions:
  • ‘Command and telemetry data handling’;
  • ‘Payload data handling’; or
  • ‘Attitude and orbit control’;

Note A:
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.

Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

 The entry, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The identified items are components for “spacecraft” which are controlled domestically by section 2-11.a. of the Schedule when they are specially designed for “spacecraft” that are specially designed for military use.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.4.f.

Terrestrial equipment, specially designed for “spacecraft” as follows:

  1. Telemetry and telecommand equipment specially designed for any of the following data processing functions:
    1. Telemetry data processing of frame synchronisation and error corrections, for monitoring of operational status (also known as health and safe status) of the “spacecraft bus”; or
    2. Command data processing for formatting command data being sent to the “spacecraft” to control the “spacecraft bus”;
  2. Simulators specially designed for ‘verification of operational procedures’ of “spacecraft”;

Note A:
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.

Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

The entry, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The identified items are ground control equipment for “spacecraft” which are controlled domestically, by section 2-11.a. of the Schedule, when they are for “spacecraft” that are specially designed for military use.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.4.g. “Aircraft” specially designed or modified to be air-launch platforms for space launch vehicles or “sub-orbital craft”;

Note A :
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.

Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

The entry, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

CGP clients with “spacecraft” that are specially designed for military use will be re-profiled to Schedule entry 2-11.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.4.h. “Sub-orbital craft”.

Note A :
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.4. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “Space launch vehicles”.

Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.

The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details

The entry, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

CGP clients with “spacecraft” that are specially designed for military use will be re-profiled to Schedule entry 2-11.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.5. Liquid rocket propulsion systems containing any of the systems or components, specified by 1-9.A.6. Liquid rocket propulsion systems containing any of the systems or components, specified by 1-9.A.6. The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.6. Systems and components, specially designed for liquid rocket propulsion systems, as follows: Systems and components, specially designed for liquid rocket propulsion systems, as follows: The entry and associated sub-entries (which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii.), some of which may have been modified, are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.6.a. Cryogenic refrigerators, flightweight dewars, cryogenic heat pipes or cryogenic systems, specially designed for use in space vehicles and capable of restricting cryogenic fluid losses to less than 30% per year; Cryogenic refrigerators, flightweight dewars, cryogenic heat pipes or cryogenic systems, specially designed for use in space vehicles and capable of restricting cryogenic fluid losses to less than 30% per year; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.6.b. Cryogenic containers or closed-cycle refrigeration systems, capable of providing temperatures of 100 k (–173°C) or less for "aircraft" capable of sustained flight at speeds exceeding Mach 3, launch vehicles or "spacecraft"; Cryogenic containers or closed-cycle refrigeration systems, capable of providing temperatures of 100 K (–173°C) or less for "aircraft" capable of sustained flight at speeds exceeding Mach 3, launch vehicles or "spacecraft"; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.6.c. Slush hydrogen storage or transfer systems; Slush hydrogen storage or transfer systems; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controls by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.6.d. High pressure (exceeding 17.5 MPa) turbo pumps, pump components or their associated gas generator or expander cycle turbine drive systems;

High pressure (exceeding 17.5 MPa) turbo pumps or their associated gas generator or expander cycle turbine drive systems.

Note B:
For the purposes of the Schedule to the DPA, the text of item 1-9.A.6.d. referred to in item 5504.2.a.ii. of the guide is to be read as “High pressure (exceeding 17.5 MPa) turbo pumps or their associated gas generator or expander cycle turbine drive systems”.

The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The Schedule entry is modified to remove the general control of pump components from domestic controls.

Please note that the components to the entry are domestically controlled by the Schedule if they are subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
1-9.A.6.e. High-pressure (exceeding 10.6 MPa) thrust chambers and nozzles therefor; High-pressure (exceeding 10.6 MPa) thrust chambers and nozzles therefor; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.6.f. Propellant storage systems using the principle of capillary containment or positive expulsion (that is, with flexible bladders); Propellant storage systems using the principle of capillary containment or positive expulsion (that is, with flexible bladders); The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.6.g. Liquid propellant injectors with individual orifices of 0.381 mm or smaller in diameter (an area of 1.14 x 10-3 cm2 or smaller for non-circular orifices) and specially designed for liquid rocket engines; Liquid propellant injectors with individual orifices of 0.381 mm or smaller in diameter (an area of 1.14 x 10-3 cm2 or smaller for non-circular orifices) and specially designed for liquid rocket engines; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.6.h. One-piece carbon-carbon thrust chambers or one-piece carbon-carbon exit cones, with densities exceeding 1.4 g/cm3 and tensile strengths exceeding 48 MPa. One-piece carbon-carbon thrust chambers or one-piece carbon-carbon exit cones, with densities exceeding 1.4 g/cm3 and tensile strengths exceeding 48 MPa. The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.7. Solid rocket propulsion systems having any of the following: Solid rocket propulsion systems having any of the following: The entry and associated sub-entries, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.7.a. Total impulse capacity exceeding 1.1 MNs; Total impulse capacity exceeding 1.1 MNs; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.7.b. Specific impulse of 2.4 kNs/kg or more, when the nozzle flow is expanded to ambient sea level conditions for an adjusted chamber pressure of 7 MPa; Specific impulse of 2.4 kNs/kg or more, when the nozzle flow is expanded to ambient sea level conditions for an adjusted chamber pressure of 7 MPa; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.7.c. Stage mass fractions exceeding 88% and propellant solid loadings exceeding 86%; Stage mass fractions exceeding 88% and propellant solid loadings exceeding 86%; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.7.d. Components specified by 1-9.A.8.; or Components specified by 1-9.A.8.; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.7.e. Insulation and propellant bonding systems, using direct-bonded motor designs to provide a 'strong mechanical bond' or a barrier to chemical migration between the solid propellant and case insulation material. Insulation and propellant bonding systems, using direct-bonded motor designs to provide a 'strong mechanical bond' or a barrier to chemical migration between the solid propellant and case insulation material. The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.8. Components specially designed for solid rocket propulsion systems, as follows: Components specially designed for solid rocket propulsion systems, as follows: The entry and associated sub-entries, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.8.a. Insulation and propellant bonding systems, using liners to provide a “strong mechanical bond” or a barrier to chemical migration between the solid propellant and case insulation material; Insulation and propellant bonding systems, using liners to provide a “strong mechanical bond” or a barrier to chemical migration between the solid propellant and case insulation material; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.8.b.

Filament-wound "composite" motor cases exceeding 0.61 m in diameter or having “structural efficiency ratios (PV/W)” exceeding 25 km;

Technical Note:
For the purposes of 1-9.A.8.b., “structural efficiency ratio (PV/W)” is the burst pressure (P) multiplied by the vessel volume (V) divided by the total pressure vessel weight (W).

Filament-wound "composite" motor cases exceeding 0.61 m in diameter or having “structural efficiency ratios (PV/W)” exceeding 25 km;

 The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.8.c. Nozzles with thrust levels exceeding 45 kN or nozzle throat erosion rates of less than 0.075 mm/s; Nozzles with thrust levels exceeding 45 kN or nozzle throat erosion rates of less than 0.075 mm/s; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.8.d. Movable nozzle or secondary fluid injection thrust vector control systems, capable of any of the following: Movable nozzle or secondary fluid injection thrust vector control systems, capable of any of the following: The entry and associated sub-entries, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.8.d.1. Omni-axial movement exceeding ± 5°; Omni-axial movement exceeding ± 5°; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.8.d.2. Angular vector rotations of 20°/s or more; or Angular vector rotations of 20°/s or more; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.8.d.3. Angular vector accelerations of 40°/s2 or more. Angular vector accelerations of 40°/s2 or more. The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.9. Hybrid rocket propulsion systems having any of the following: Hybrid rocket propulsion systems having any of the following: The entry and associated sub-entries, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.9.a. Total impulse capacity exceeding 1.1 MNs; or Total impulse capacity exceeding 1.1 MNs; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.9.b. Thrust levels exceeding 220 kN in vacuum exit conditions. Thrust levels exceeding 220 kN in vacuum exit conditions. The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controls by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.10. Specially designed components, systems and structures, for launch vehicles, launch vehicle propulsion systems or "spacecraft", as follows: Specially designed components, systems and structures, for launch vehicles, launch vehicle propulsion systems or "spacecraft", as follows: The entry and associated sub-entries, which are referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.10.a.

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 1-1.C.10.e. and resins specified by 1-1.C.8. or 1-1.C.9.b.;
  2. Metal “matrix” “composites” reinforced by any of the following:
    1. Materials specified by 1-1.C.7.;
    2. “Fibrous or filamentary materials” specified by 1-1.C.10.; or
    3. Aluminides specified by 1-1.C.2.a.; or
  3. Ceramic “matrix” “composite” materials specified by 1-1.C.7.;

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 1-1.C.10.e. and resins specified by 1-1.C.8. or 1-1.C.9.b.;
  2. Metal “matrix” “composites” reinforced by any of the following:
    1. Materials specified by 1-1.C.7.;
    2. “Fibrous or filamentary materials” specified by 1-1.C.10.; or
    3. Aluminides specified by 1-1.C.2.a.; or
  3. Ceramic “matrix” “composite” materials specified by 1-1.C.7.;
 The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.10.b.

Components and structures, specially designed for launch vehicle propulsion systems specified by 1-9.A.5. to 1-9.A.9. manufactured using any of the following:

  1. “Fibrous or filamentary materials” specified by
    1-1.C.10.e. and resins specified by 1-1.C.8. or 1-1.C.9.b.;
  2. Metal “matrix” “composite” materials reinforced by any of the following:
    1. Materials specified by 1-1.C.7.;
    2. “Fibrous or filamentary materials” specified by
      1-1.C.10.; or
    3. Aluminides specified by 1-1.C.2.a.; or
  3. Ceramic “matrix” “composite” materials specified by
    1-1.C.7.;

Components and structures, specially designed for launch vehicle propulsion systems specified by 1-9.A.5. to 1-9.A.9. manufactured using any of the following:

  1. “Fibrous or filamentary materials” specified by
    1-1.C.10.e. and resins specified by 1-1.C.8. or 1-1.C.9.b.;
  2. Metal “matrix” “composite” materials reinforced by any of the following:
    1. Materials specified by 1-1.C.7.;
    2. “Fibrous or filamentary materials” specified by
      1-1.C.10.; or
    3. Aluminides specified by 1-1.C.2.a.; or
  3. Ceramic “matrix” “composite” materials specified by
    1-1.C.7.;
 The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.10.c. Structural components and isolation systems, specially designed to control actively the dynamic response or distortion of "spacecraft" structures; Structural components and isolation systems, specially designed to control actively the dynamic response or distortion of "spacecraft" structures; The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.10.d. Pulsed liquid rocket engines with thrust-to-weight ratios equal to or more than 1 kN/kg and a ‘response time’ (the time required to achieve 90% of total rated thrust from start-up) of less than 30 ms. Pulsed liquid rocket engines with thrust-to-weight ratios equal to or more than 1 kN/kg and a ‘response time’ (the time required to achieve 90% of total rated thrust from start-up) of less than 30 ms. The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
1-9.A.11.

Ramjet, scramjet or ‘combined cycle engines’, and specially designed components therefor.

Technical Note:
For the purposes of 1-9.A.11., ‘combined cycle engines’ combine two or more of the following types of engines:

  • Gas turbine engine (turbojet, turboprop and turbofan);
  • Ramjet or scramjet;
  • Rocket motor or engine (liquid/gel/solid-propellant and hybrid).

Ramjet, scramjet or ‘combined cycle engines’, and specially designed components therefor.

 The entry, which is referenced by entry 5504.2.a.ii., is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
5504.2.b. Subject to the General Software Note in Group 1 of the guide, software that is specially designed or modified for the development or use of the goods or technology referred to in paragraphs d. to i.; Subject to the General Software Note in Group 1 of the guide, software that is specially designed or modified for the development or use of the goods or technology referred to in 5504.2.g. or 5504.2.h. The entry is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The Schedule entry is modified to clarify that the Schedule entry only applies to software that are identified by the Schedule.

The scope of the entry is reduced because many of the items that the entry refers to have been removed. The modifications to the Schedule entry reflect the consequential changes made to the Schedule.

The Schedule entry will only domestically control the software for the development or use of entries 5504.2.g. or 5504.2.h.
5504.2.c. Subject to the General Technology Note in Group 1 of the guide, technology that is specially designed or modified for the development or production of the goods or technology referred to in paragraphs d. to i.; Subject to the General Technology Note in Group 1 of the guide, technology that is specially designed or modified for the development or production of the goods or technology referred to in 5504.2.g. or 5504.2.h. The entry is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The Schedule entry is modified to clarify that the Schedule entry applies to technology that are identified by the Schedule.

The scope of the entry is reduced because many of the items that the entry refers to have been removed. The modifications to the Schedule entry reflect the consequential changes made to the Schedule.

The Schedule entry will only domestically control the technology for the development or use of entries 5504.2.g. or 5504.2.h.
5504.2.d. Payloads specially designed or modified for “spacecraft”, and specially designed components therefor not controlled elsewhere by Group 1 of the guide; Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR – refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details. The entry is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
5504.2.e. Ground control stations for telemetry, tracking and control of space launch vehicles or “spacecraft”, and specially designed components therefor; Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR.
The referenced items may be controlled by a different Schedule entry. Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.		 The entry is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

Ground control equipment and their specially designed components are controlled domestically by section 2-11.a. of the Schedule when they are for “spacecraft” that are specially designed for military use.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
5504.2.f. Chemiluminescent compounds specially designed or modified for military use, and specially designed components therefor; Not applicable unless subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR – refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details. The entry is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

Please note that the item is domestically controlled by the Schedule if it is subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
5504.2.g. Radiation-hardened microelectronic circuits that meet or exceed all of the following, and specially designed components therefor, namely:
  1. a total dose of 5 x 105 Rads (SI);
  2. a dose rate upset of 5 x 108 Rads (SI)/s;
  3. a neutron dose of 1 x 1014 N/cm2;
  4. a single event upset of 1 x 10-7 or less error/bit/day; and
  5. single event latch-up free and having a dose rate latch-up of 5 x 108 Rads (SI)/s or greater;
 Radiation-hardened microelectronic circuits that meet or exceed all of the following:
  1. a total dose of 5 x 105 Rads (SI);
  2. a dose rate upset of 5 x 108 Rads (SI)/s;
  3. a neutron dose of 1 x 1014 N/cm2;
  4. a single event upset of 1 x 10-7 or less error/bit/day; and
  5. single event latch-up free and having a dose rate latch-up of 5 x 108 Rads (SI)/s or greater;
 The entry is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.

The Schedule entry is modified to remove the general control of components from domestic controls.

The Schedule entry should be read as:
Radiation-hardened microelectronic circuits that meet or exceed all of the following:

  1. a total dose of 5 x 105 Rads (SI)
  2. a dose rate upset of 5 x 108 Rads (SI)/s
  3. a neutron dose of 1 x 1014 N/cm2
  4. a single event upset of 1 x 10-7 or less error/bit/day
  5. single event latch-up free and having a dose rate latch-up of 5 x 108 Rads (SI)/s or greater

Please note that the components to the entry are domestically controlled by the Schedule if they are subject to the controls of the U.S. ITAR or manufactured using technical data that is U.S. ITAR controlled. Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule
5504.2.h. Nuclear weapons design and test equipment, as follows: Nuclear weapons design and test equipment, as follows: The entry and associated sub-entries are domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
5504.2.h.i. Any article, material, equipment or device which is specially designed or modified for use in the design, development or fabrication of nuclear weapons or nuclear explosive devices; Any article, material, equipment or device which is specially designed or modified for use in the design, development or fabrication of nuclear weapons or nuclear explosive devices; The entry is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
5504.2.h.ii. Any article, material, equipment or device which is specially designed or modified for use in the devising, carrying out or evaluating of nuclear weapons tests or other nuclear explosions; and Any article, material, equipment or device which is specially designed or modified for use in the devising, carrying out or evaluating of nuclear weapons tests or other nuclear explosions; The entry is domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA.
5504.2.i. Any other articles not specifically set out in paragraphs a. to h. or in Group 2 or Group 6 that are United States origin goods or technology, which have been determined under Parts 120 to 130 of Title 22 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations of the Code of Federal Regulations (United States) as having substantial military applicability, and which have been specially designed or modified for military purposes.

The referenced items are controlled by section 2 of the Schedule to the DPA.

Refer to the Schedule guidance notes for more details.

The entry is not domestically controlled by the Schedule to the DPA because it is subsumed under section 2 of the Schedule to the DPA.

CGP clients that are registered for entry 5504.2.i. will be re-profiled to remain registered under section 2 of the Schedule as appropriate.

Refer to the following for additional information on the Schedule’s domestic controls on defence articles that are controlled by the ITAR:

  • sections 1; 2; and 6 of the Schedule

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