Export Control Terminology: Purchasing

 

EAR – Export Administration Regulations – federal regulations that control dual-use items, software and technology.

ECCN - Export Control Classification Number identifies an item, software or technology under the Export Administration Regulations.

ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations – federal regulations that control munitions items, software, technology and services.

Strategic goods – strategic goods is an international trade term used to identify military items, software and technology or items, software, and technology that can be used for both civilian and military applications.

USML category – United States Munitions List category, designated by a roman numeral, which identifies an item, software, technology, and services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.