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Export Control Reform Act of 2018

A U.S. law that provides the legal authority for the government to control the export, reexport, and transfer of certain commercial and dual-use (commercial and military application) items, technology, and software for national security and foreign policy reasons.

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

A five-character alphanumeric designation used to classify items under U.S. export control regulations, indicating what type of control applies to a specific item.

End-use checks

Inspections or verifications conducted after an item has been exported to ensure that the item is being used by the stated recipient for the stated purpose and has not been diverted or misused.

Covered entity

A foreign organization or individual that is located in a country identified by the government as high-risk (Country Group D:5) and is also listed on specific U.S. government restricted lists, indicating concerns about their involvement in activities contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests.

Reexport

The shipment or transmission of an item subject to U.S. export controls from one foreign country to another foreign country. It is treated similarly to an initial export from the U.S. and often requires a new authorization.

Appropriate congressional committees

Specific committees in the U.S. House of Representatives (Foreign Affairs Committee) and the Senate (Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee) designated to receive particular reports or oversee certain government functions.