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ITAR
Freight forwarders, exporters, and compliance officers handling U.S.-origin defense goods operate under ITAR—the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
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Freight forwarders, exporters, and compliance officers handling U.S.-origin defense goods operate under ITAR—the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Administered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) within the U.S. Department of State, ITAR governs the export, reexport, and transfer of defense articles, defense services, and related technical data listed on the United States Munitions List (USML). Coverage extends well beyond complete weapon systems to individual components, software, and technical documentation. A DDTC export license is required for each controlled shipment, and rigorous end-user vetting is mandatory. Non-compliance carries criminal liability, substantial civil penalties, and potential debarment—including for foreign entities that incorporate or re-export U.S.-origin controlled items.
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