3A981 Category 3A

Polygraphs (except biomedical recorders designed for use in medical facilities for monitoring biological and neurophysical responses); fingerprint analyzers, cameras and equipment, n.e.s.; automated fingerprint and identification retrieval systems, n.e.s.; psychological stress analysis equipment; electronic monitoring restraint devices; and “specially designed” “components” and “accessories” therefor, n.e.s.

Category 3: Electronics

Reasons for control

CC: Crime control

Country chart

Control	Column
CC applies to entire entry	CC 1

List-based license exceptions

Exception	As stated in the entry
GBS	N/A
LVS	N/A

Items

Items: The list of items controlled is contained in the ECCN heading.

Related controls

See ECCN 0A982 for other types of restraint devices.

Notes

Note to ECCN 3A981. In this ECCN, electronic monitoring restraint devices are devices used to record or report the location of confined persons for law enforcement or penal reasons. The term does not include devices that confine memory impaired patents to appropriate medical facilities.

Source: eCFR, version 2026-08-01, retrieved 2026-08-20T04:04:59+00:00.