Illegal to export lasers?

[whatsupadrian]

Is it illegal to export lasers >5mW from the US to other countries?

 

[digital_blue]

The sale of a non-FDA certified laser is illegal, exportation however may or may not classify as the "sale" of. It also depends if there are any restrictions on lasers in destination country...

 

[whatsupadrian]

The sale of a non-FDA certified laser is illegal, exportation however may or may not classify as the "sale" of. It also depends if there are any restrictions on lasers in destination country...

Thanks that helps a lot! +rep

 

[LSRFAQ]

Thanks that helps a lot! +rep

Exports over 50 watts or with certain power/pulse characteristics go under ITAR

International Traffic in Arms Regulations


Steve