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International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)

International Traffic in Arms Regulation
CITATION Consolidated ITAR 2010
SUMMARY

ITAR is a set of regulations that control the import and export of defense-related articles and services. The goal of ITAR is to safeguard U.S. national security and further U.S. foreign policy objectives.

The Department of State has responsibility for the control of the permanent and temporary export and temporary import of defense articles and services pursuant to 22 U.S.C. § 2778 of the Arms Export Control Act.

All U.S. manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technical data are required to register with the U.S. Department of State.
DATA COVERED Defense-related articles and services by U.S. manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technical data. ITAR also restricts the re-transfer of items covered by the United States Munitions List.
INDUSTRY U.S. manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technical data.
PENALTIES

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) -

Criminal Sanctions include:

  • Individual - A fine of up to one million dollars ($1,000,000) or up to ten years in prison, or both, for each violation.

Civil Sanctions include:

  •  Individual - A fine of up to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for each violation.

Additionally, for any violation of the ITAR either or both of the following may be imposed:

  • The denial of export privileges; and/or
  • Seizure/Forfeiture of goods.
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