Reasons for Export Control
Code
Reason
Explanation
AT
Anti-terrorism
Countries subject to AT controls are those on the
State Department's list of countries that support
international terrorism
NS
National Security
To control items that could jeopardize national
security
NP
Nuclear Nonproliferation
To prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons
CB
Chemical and Biological
Weapons
To prevent the proliferation of chemical and
biological weapons
CW
Chemical Weapons
To restrict the export of chemicals covered by the
Chemical Weapons Convention
SS
Short Supply
To protect the U.S. economy from the excessive
drain of rare items and reduce inflation related to
foreign demand
CC
Crime Control
To promote human rights and reduce crime
worldwide
EI
Encryption Items
To restrict access to encryption commodities,
software, and technology
FC
Firearms Convention
To restrict export of certain shotguns and related
items to Organization of American States member
countries
MT
Missile Technology
To limit the proliferation of missile technology
RS
Regional Stability
To maintain the military balance in a region,
consistent with U.S. foreign policy interests
SI
Significant Items
To restrict the export of "hot section" technology that
is used for the development, production, or overhaul
of certain aircraft engines