There are nine broad categories under which SCOMET Items are divided. These are as following:
Category 0: Materials relating to nuclear energy, equipment, and technology
Category 1: Chemical agents that are toxic and other substances
Category 2: Microorganisms that are toxic
Category 3: Materials, Equipment for Processing Materials, and Associated Technologies Category 4: Other nuclear-related technologies and equipment not covered by Category 0 Category 5: Aircraft systems, apparatus, including test and production equipment, associated technology, and specifically made parts and add-ons
Category 6: Munitions list
Category 7: Reserved
Category 8: Unique Materials and Associated Devices, Materials Handling, Computers, Electronics, Telecommunication, Information Security, Lasers and Sensors, Navigation and Avionics, Marine, Aerospace, and Propulsion.
Further clarification has been provided regarding the contents of the SCOMET list. These include noncontrolled items that contain one or more controlled components where the controlled component(s) is the primary element, used items that fall under the list, and technology needed for the development, production, or use of items controlled under Category 8 of the SCOMET items