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If I have an export license for a computer at 2.0 WT, may I ship a computer at 1.0 WT under that license?
Yes. You may substitute computer model or level as long as the 'performance' level of the computer does not exceed the levels authorized on the export license. The WT (Weighted TeraFLOPS) value is a measure of the computational performance of a high performance computer (HPC) system for export control purposes. WT is also used in determining whether computers may be exported or reexported under License Exception (LE) APP. The WT level for use of LE APP depends upon the 'Tier' the destination country. LE APP is available for export of all computers with no limit on WT value to Computer Tier 1 countries, e.g., UK, France, and Germany. A validated license is required for exports and reexports of HPCs with WT value exceeding 0.75 WT to Computer Tier 3 countries, e.g., China and Russia. LE APP is also available for certain deemed exports to foreign nationals. Please consult section 740.7 of the EAR for details on the use of LE APP. The formula for calculate the WT value of an HPC is contained in a technical note titled 'TECHNICAL NOTE ON'ADJUSTED PEAK PERFORMANCE' ('APP') located at the end of Category 4 of the Commerce Control List (Supp. No. 1 to part 774).
Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS),USDOC
http://www.bis.doc.gov/
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