### Question
How does TRADE SANCTIONS REFORM AND EXPORT ENHANCEMENT define United States depository institution?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 7207*, **United States depository institution** is defined as:

> any entity (including its foreign branches or subsidiaries) organized under the laws of any jurisdiction within the United States, or any agency, office or branch located in the United States of a foreign entity, that is engaged primarily in the business of banking (including a bank, savings bank, savings association, credit union, trust company, or United States bank holding company)

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 7207*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-TRADE SANCTIONS REFORM AND EXPORT ENHANCEMENT**

