Exportation Conditions

FLIR’s 320×240 30Hz Fast-Video and 640×480 30Hz Fast-Video (>9Hz) uncooled LWIR thermal camera core products are export-controlled and require valid export licenses from the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export or re-export outside of the United States to certain countries. However, as per Revisions to License Requirements and License Exception Eligibility published in the Federal Register (May 22, 2009, E9-11951), certain thermal imaging products may now qualify for license exceptions depending on the destination country and intended end-use. Strategic Trade Authorized (STA) countries remain exempt from these license requirements.
Note: These updates reflect eligibility for certain thermal imaging cameras under License Exception ENC and License Exception TSU, which may allow for more streamlined export processes for certain destinations. However, a Consignee Statement may still be required for exports to STA countries.
In cases where RHP International delivers a thermal camera to a customer in the U.S. who intends to export or re-export the product (whether integrated into another system or not), it is the customer’s responsibility to apply for the necessary export license from the U.S. government. Diversion of these products contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. Please see the updated list of STA countries and other export information below.

Full Frame Rate

Slow Frame Rate

LWIR Thermal Video Cameras 30Hz/60Hz (Fast Video)
LWIR Thermal Video Cameras Less than <9Hz

A partial list of uncooled thermal video cameras with frame rates of 30Hz/60Hz (greater than 9Hz) are controlled for export under the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 6A003.b.4.b.

These cameras include:

  • FLIR TAU2: 336×256 / 640×480 Thermal Imaging Cores
  • FLIR TAU 2+: 640×480 Thermal Imaging Cores
  • FLIR Boson: 320×256 / 640×480 Thermal Imaging Cores
  • FLIR Boson+: 640×480 Thermal Imaging Cores
  • FLIR Neutrino MWIR Cores
  • FLIR TAU SWIR Cores
  • FLIR Quark: 336×256 Thermal Imaging Cores
  • FLIR VUE | VUE PRO | VUE PRO R: 336/640 Series
  • FLIR A35 | A65 Thermography Series
  • FLIR A3XX | A6XX Thermography Series
  • FLIR A38 | A68 Thermography Series
  • FLIR A400 | A500 | A700 Series
  • FLIR FR-345 Series
  • FLIR F-320 | F-640 Series
  • FLIR FC-320 | FC-640 Series
  • FLIR PT-320 | PT-640 Series
  • FLIR Handheld Thermal Monoculars
  • FLIR M300 | M400 | M500 Marine Series
  • FLIR Hadron 320/640 | XT2 | VUE TZ20-R | DUO Pro R sUAS Cameras

FLIR’s 320×240 30Hz Fast-Video and 640×480 30Hz Fast-Video (>9Hz) uncooled LWIR thermal camera core products are export-controlled and require valid export licenses from the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export or re-export outside of the United States to certain countries. However, as per Revisions to License Requirements and License Exception Eligibility published in the Federal Register (May 22, 2009, E9-11951), certain thermal imaging products may now qualify for license exceptions depending on the destination country and intended end-use. Strategic Trade Authorized (STA) countries remain exempt from these license requirements.
Note: These updates reflect eligibility for certain thermal imaging cameras under License Exception ENC and License Exception TSU, which may allow for more streamlined export processes for certain destinations. However, a Consignee Statement may still be required for exports to STA countries.
In cases where RHP International delivers a thermal camera to a customer in the U.S. who intends to export or re-export the product (whether integrated into another system or not), it is the customer’s responsibility to apply for the necessary export license from the U.S. government. Diversion of these products contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. Please see the updated list of STA countries and other export information below.
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Full Frame Rate (30Hz/60Hz – Fast Video)
As per the updates outlined in the Federal Register notice, certain uncooled thermal video cameras now fall under ECCN 6A003.b.4.b, and can be eligible for license exceptions (such as License Exception ENC), depending on specific end-users and end-uses. However, these cameras remain controlled for export, and a valid export license is required unless the camera is being shipped to an STA or STA2 country.
Prohibited Destinations: As stated in the Federal Register update, thermal cameras cannot be exported to countries identified as terrorist-supporting by the U.S. government, including:
• Belarus
• Cuba
• Iran
• Libya
• North Korea
• Russia
• Sudan
• Syria

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): 6A993

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): 6A993
Thermal imaging cameras with a video frame rate of less than 9Hz may be eligible for No License Required (NLR) exports to all countries except those identified as supporting terrorism, in accordance with the Federal Register revisions. However, even for NLR exports, specific countries may still be subject to license exceptions, and a Consignee Statement may be required for certain jurisdictions.
Prohibited Destinations include:
• Belarus
• Cuba
• Iran
• Libya
• North Korea
• Russia
• Sudan
• Syria

As updated in the Federal Register, these export policies are set by the U.S. government and RHP International ensures compliance with all required export conditions, including the submission of necessary documentation such as the Consignee Statement where applicable.

Important Compliance Note:

As per U.S. export control regulations, RHP International ensures that all customers comply with the applicable requirements for export and re-export. Even under License Exception ENC, a Consignee Statement may still be required, and all customers must certify that the thermal imaging products will not be diverted to prohibited destinations or uses.

Under no circumstances may thermal imaging cameras be used in the design, development, production,
or use of nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons, regardless of frame rate.
 
For additional information regarding how to export a system, please contact the DDTC Response Team:

Phone: 202-663-1282
Email: DDTCResponseTeam@State.Gov


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