Category 4Group AEU autonomous control (2025 update)
Description
Quantum computers and related components. This is a new '500-series' EU-autonomous entry added in the 2025 update to control quantum computing systems.
-New entry added via Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/2003.
-500-series entries are EU-autonomous controls, not derived from multilateral regimes.
-Entry in force since 15 November 2025.
Applicable Notes
General Technology Note (GTN)
The export of 'technology' which is 'required' for the 'development', 'production' or 'use' of items controlled in Categories 0 to 9 is controlled according to the provisions in each Category. 'Techno...
General Software Note (GSN)
The Lists do not control 'software' which is either: 1. Generally available to the public by being: a. Sold from stock at retail selling points, without restriction, by means of: (1) Over-the-counter ...
Category 4 - Computers
This category covers digital computers, assemblies and related equipment. The primary control threshold is the Adjusted Peak Performance (APP), measured in Weighted TeraFLOPS (WT). APP is an adjusted ...
Catch-All Clause - Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2021/821
Article 4(1): An authorisation shall be required for the export of dual-use items not listed in Annex I if the exporter has been informed by the competent authority that the items in question are or m...
Cyber-Surveillance Catch-All - Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2021/821
Article 5(1): An authorisation shall be required for the export of cyber-surveillance items not listed in Annex I if the exporter has been informed by the competent authority that the items in questio...