On February 23, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the US Department of Commerce issued an important amendment to Part 744 of the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This amendment mainly concerns the license requirements for specific cameras, systems, and related components. At the same time, a new Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 6A293 was introduced to strengthen the control of certain specific cameras. These changes aim to adapt to technological and commercial developments and strengthen the strategic cooperative relationship between the US and its allies.

Amendment to the Current Camera License Requirements
BIS has adjusted Article 744.9 (a)(1) of the EAR. The main changes include updates to the export, re - export, and transfer (domestically) restrictions on certain cameras, systems, or related components. Importantly, this amendment relaxes the restrictions on specific cameras, systems, and related components destined for countries in Country Group A:1. Based on the conclusion drawn by the US from license data analysis, that is, when these items are destined for countries within Country Group A:1, they do not pose a risk to US national security. This indicates that the US government intends to deploy resources more effectively in reviewing transactions that may pose a higher risk.

Newly added ECCN 6A293
新引入的ECCN 6A293是為了增加對尚未被確定為ECCN 6A003或6A203的特定相機的管制。這是一種臨時管制分類，BIS正在尋求通過多邊協(xié)議來實施這些管制措施。新增的ECCN 6A293將允許在尋求多邊協(xié)議期間對具有擴散用途的特定相機實施新的管制措施，除對俄羅斯、白俄羅斯和中國以外的國家，受這一新ECCN管制的相機可在無許可證的情況下出口到NSG參與國。

This amendment means that enterprises involved in specific cameras, systems, and related components will face new export control requirements. For enterprises whose products are classified under the new ECCN 6A293, they must comply with the new license requirements, which may affect the enterprises export plans and business strategies.
Strategy Recommendations

(1) Compliance Review:Enterprises should conduct a thorough compliance review of their products to determine whether any products are subject to the new ECCN 6A293 control and understand the corresponding export restrictions.
(2) License Application:Enterprises affected by the new rules should promptly apply for the necessary export licenses to ensure the compliance of their business.
(3) Technical Adjustment:Enterprises may need to consider technical adjustments or product redesigns to avoid or reduce the impact of export controls.
(4) Continuous Monitoring: Given that BIS is seeking multilateral agreements, enterprises should continuously monitor relevant policy developments to adjust their response strategies in a timely manner.