ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR Parts 120-130) control the export and import of defence-related articles, services, and technical data on the United States Munitions List (USML). Administered by the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). ITAR requires registration, licensing, and compliance with end-use restrictions. Violations can result in criminal penalties up to $1 million and 20 years imprisonment.
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Framework Domains (7)
Compliance Program
Internal compliance and enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-COMP-01 | Compliance Program |
| ITAR-COMP-02 | Record-Keeping |
| ITAR-COMP-03 | Violation Reporting and Penalties |
Export Controls
Licensing, registration, and export requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-EXP-01 | DDTC Registration |
| ITAR-EXP-02 | Export Licensing |
| ITAR-EXP-03 | Technical Data Controls |
| ITAR-EXP-04 | Deemed Export Rule |
Part 120 — Purpose and Definitions
Statutory authority, scope, and key definitions for defense trade controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-120-01 | Defense Article Definition |
| ITAR-120-02 | Technical Data Controls |
| ITAR-120-03 | Defense Services Definition |
| ITAR-120-04 | Export and Re-export Controls |
Part 122 — Registration
Registration requirements for manufacturers, exporters, and brokers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-122-01 | Mandatory Registration |
| ITAR-122-02 | Registration Maintenance |
| ITAR-122-03 | Ineligibility for Registration |
Part 123-125 — Licenses and Authorization
Export licensing, temporary imports/exports, and technical data licensing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-123-01 | Export License Application |
| ITAR-124-01 | Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA) |
| ITAR-124-02 | Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) |
| ITAR-125-01 | Technical Data Licensing |
| ITAR-125-02 | Classified Information Export |
Part 126-127 — Exemptions, Violations and Penalties
Exemptions to licensing requirements and enforcement provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-126-01 | General Exemptions |
| ITAR-126-02 | Country-Specific Restrictions |
| ITAR-127-01 | Violations and Penalties |
| ITAR-127-02 | Voluntary Disclosure |
| ITAR-127-03 | Debarment |
Part 129-130 — Brokering and Political Contributions
Brokering activities regulation and reporting of political contributions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-129-01 | Brokering Activities Registration |
| ITAR-129-02 | Brokering License Requirements |
| ITAR-130-01 | Political Contributions Reporting |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations?
ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations is a compliance framework from United States (State Department) with 7 domains and 27 controls. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR Parts 120-130) control the export and import of defence-related articles, services, and technical data on the United States Munitions List (USML). Administered by the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). ITAR requires registration, licensing, and compliance with end-use restrictions. Violations can result in criminal penalties up to $1 million and 20 years imprisonment. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations have?
ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations has 27 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Part 123-125 — Licenses and Authorization (5 controls), Part 126-127 — Exemptions, Violations and Penalties (5 controls), Export Controls (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations map to?
ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations maps to 478 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are MiFID II / MiFIR (22% coverage), EAR — Export Administration Regulations (22% coverage), Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) (22% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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