Export Control for NVDIA GPUs

Export Control for NVDIA GPUs

The Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) is part of the U.S. export control regulations that apply to certain advanced computing items, including some of NVIDIA’s products. This classification is used to identify items that require specific export licenses due to their potential use in sensitive applications.

Key Points about ECCN for NVIDIA Products:

  1. Products Covered:

 Integrated Circuits: This includes high-performance GPUs like
  1. A100, A800, H100, H800, L40S, A800 Active and RTX 6000 Ada, Effective October 23, 2023
  2. A30, A40, L4, RTX A6000 and GeForce RTX 4090 effective November 17, 2023
(some of these products are eligible for the new notified Advanced computing (NAC) license exception
Systems: Any systems incorporating these integrated circuits, such as NVIDIA DGX and HGX systems, are also covered
  1. Performance Thresholds: The classification applies to products that exceed certain performance thresholds. These thresholds are defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce and are designed to control the export of items that could be used in advanced computing and AI applications.
  1. Export Restrictions: The U.S. government has imposed additional licensing requirements for exporting these items to certain countries, including China and other specified groups. A full list of the restricted countries can be found in Supplement_1 to part 740 of the US Export Administration regulations specifically those countries marked as D:1 D:4 and D:5 (but note that this excludes Israel and Cyprus). Restricted Countries list
  1. Licensing: Exporting these products to the specified countries requires obtaining a license from the U.S. Department of Commerce
The regulations are subject to updates and changes. For more detailed and specific guidance on compliance, it’s best to consult NVIDIA’s official export regulation resources or contact their compliance team directly. 

For more information: NVIDIA Networking Export Regulation Compliance | NVIDIA




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