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If you're in the business of manufacturing or exporting defense-related articles, you're likely aware of ITAR compliance. But what does it entail, exactly? And why is it so important?
Published 31 Jan 2023
The International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) compliance is all about safeguarding US defense technology and intellectual property. According to the United States Munitions List (USML), the restricted defense article and military data include some of the following:
The list also contains diagrams, plans, photos, and other documents for building and making ITAR-controlled military gear.
In order to protect this information, any company that wants to do business with the US government (or just with government contractors) must adhere to these regulations.
Failure to comply with ITAR can result in hefty fines, loss of export privileges, and even criminal charges. For this reason, it’s essential for companies to understand and implement ITAR compliance procedures.
Your business may not be aware of this, but there is an entire set of regulations known as ITAR governing the export of military and defense-related items and technical data.
ITAR compliance is essential because non-compliance can result in grave penalties, criminal charges, and even imprisonment. Just one violation can result in any of the following sanctions:
The best way to avoid these consequences is to ensure your business fully complies with ITAR. This means implementing the right procedures and training your employees on how to comply with the regulations.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, so make sure your business is taking the necessary steps to comply with ITAR today.
Any business manufacturing or exporting defense-related must follow ITAR compliance. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has a list of companies that deal with USML goods and services required to comply with ITAR regulations. The list includes the following:
There are people who mistake being ITAR certified when getting compliant; this is a common misconception as there is no such thing as being ITAR-certified. Instead, there is only a regulatory requirement to be registered and compliant.
To adhere to these standards, you must undergo a registration process required by the State Department’s DDTC.
So how do you get to register? According to the DDTC, below are some steps you can follow:
Please keep in mind that these steps are only the registration process and do not mean that your company is immediately ITAR-compliant.
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The best way to ensure your company is ITAR compliant is by comprehensively understanding the regulations and taking the necessary steps to implement them.
You’ll need to create and enforce policies and procedures that meet ITAR compliance and designate an individual or team responsible for it. You’ll also need to regularly audit your systems or use an ITAR Compliance Checklist to ensure they’re still compliant.
No. There are no restrictions under the ITAR or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that would limit an employer’s ability to hire U.S. citizens.
Items developed or modified for military or space applications are subject to the ITAR and may require a license for export. These items are included in the US Munitions List.
The countries that are ITAR-restricted include:
SafetyCulture is a comprehensive transportation support solution for businesses and organizations complying with the requirements imposed by the ITAR. This mobile app can be used to manage daily tasks, inspections, maintenance, and compliance with all federal regulations related to the international transport of arms.
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