A frequently asked compliance question among government contracts firms is whether they are required to register under the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). ITAR are the State Department controls that regulate defense products, technical data and services.  Under ITAR 22 CFR §122.1, parties that manufacture, export or temporarily import “defense articles” or furnish “defense services” are required to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) within the State Department. … Read more

I often encounter misconceptions about the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Among the biggest sources of confusion is registering as a Manufacturer, Exporter or Broker under the ITAR. Let’s clear up the confusion and shed some light on the matter. Let me start off by saying that under the ITAR, “Any person who engages in the United States in the business of either manufacturing or exporting defense articles or furnishing defense services is required to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.”(122.1(a)) This applies to everyone, even if you only plan to manufacture or export one time.… Read more