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What is an end user statement?

An end-use or end-user assurance used in specified export-control licensing and due-diligence contexts to document intended use, destination, and transfer commitments.

Last Reviewed: 2026-09-19Plain-English reference · not legal advice

Plain-English Summary

End-use and end-user statements are support documents used in defined export-control licensing and due-diligence contexts. The exact document and requirement depend on the regime and transaction. Under the ITAR, Form DSP-83 is required in the circumstances described by 22 CFR 123.10. Under the EAR, a Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser, on company letterhead or Form BIS-711, is required in the circumstances described by 15 CFR 748.11 and may also be required by BIS case-by-case.

Why This Matters

Where a support statement is required, it gives the licensing authority and exporter documented information about the ultimate consignee, purchaser, intended disposition or use, and transfer commitments. It is one control used to evaluate diversion and end-use risk. It is not a universal prerequisite for every DDTC or BIS export license.

Explanation Depth

Concept Explanation

An end-use or end-user statement is a document that helps explain who will receive an export-controlled item, what it will be used for, and what the recipient intends to do with it. Some export-license applications require a specific form or statement; others do not. The applicable rule determines what is required.

When You'll See This in SecurePoint

In SecurePoint Trade, transactions can capture an end-use statement, and a missing end-use statement prevents the compliance engine from returning an OK disposition, routing the transaction to review_required. The licensing workspace also supports end-use/end-user document types, including DSP-83 and BIS-711. A product-required field or document does not by itself determine what a regulator requires for a particular license.

What You Should Do Next

First determine which support-document rule applies to the transaction. For EAR transactions covered by 15 CFR 748.11, obtain the required Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser using company letterhead or Form BIS-711 as permitted by the rule. For ITAR transactions covered by 22 CFR 123.10, obtain Form DSP-83 when required. Verify the parties, intended use, destination, and transfer representations against the rest of the transaction before relying on the document.

What Can Go Wrong

Using the wrong support document, treating an incomplete statement as sufficient, or assuming that a signed statement resolves other end-use and end-user red flags can leave material licensing or diversion questions unanswered. The statement must be evaluated together with the applicable rule, parties, item, destination, and end-use.

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This glossary entry is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. SecurePoint USA is not a law firm, does not provide legal representation, and this system is not a replacement for qualified sanctions or export control counsel. While we strive to present accurate, up-to-date summaries of regulatory terms, regulations are complex and subject to change. Always consult with your institution's legal team or a certified compliance professional before making legal or operational determinations.