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 (8)
ITAR Compliance Program + Coord
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-CompliancProgram-ICP-EmpoweredOfficial-Recordkeeping-5Years-Training-IT-Cloud-SupplyChain-Coord-EAR-OFAC-Wassenaar | ITAR Compliance Program + Internal Compliance Program (ICP) + Empowered Official + 5-Year Recordkeeping + Training + IT/Cloud (GovCloud + Azure Gov + GCC High) + Supply Chain + Coord EAR + OFAC + Wassenaar + MTCR |
ITAR Part 122 Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-Part122-Registration-Manufacturers-Exporters-Brokers-DDTC-Annual-Mandatory-Ineligibility | ITAR Part 122 Registration - Mandatory DDTC Registration for Manufacturers + Exporters + Brokers + Annual Renewal + DS-2032 Statement of Registration + Registration Fee Tiers + Ineligibility Criteria |
ITAR Part 126 Exemptions + Countries
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-Part126-Exemptions-Country-Restrictions-Section126.1-Embargoed-DCS-DefenseCooperation-AUKUS-CGAT | ITAR Part 126 Exemptions + Country Policies + Section 126.1 Prohibited Exports to Embargoed Countries + Defense Cooperation + Open General Licenses + Canadian Goods + AUKUS |
ITAR Part 127 Violations + Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-Part127-Violations-CivilPenalties-CriminalPenalties-1.2M-20Years-VoluntaryDisclosure-Debarment | ITAR Part 127 Violations + Civil Penalties Up to USD 1.2M Per Violation + Criminal Penalties Up to 20 Years Imprisonment + USD 1M Fine + Voluntary Disclosure + Debarment + Statutory Debarred Parties List |
ITAR Parts 123-125 Export Licensing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-Part123-125-ExportLicensing-DSP-5-DSP-73-DSP-61-MLA-TAA-Classified-Information-Routed | ITAR Parts 123-125 Export Licensing - DSP-5 Permanent Export + DSP-73 Temporary Export + DSP-61 Temporary Import + DSP-83 + Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA) + Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) + Classified Information + Routed Export Transactions |
ITAR Parts 129-130 Brokering + Political
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-Part129-130-Brokering-Registration-License-PoliticalContributions-Reporting-Fees-Commissions | ITAR Part 129 Brokering Activities + Registration + License + Reporting + Part 130 Political Contributions + Fees + Commissions Reporting + Transparency + ITAR Recordkeeping |
ITAR Scope + AECA + DDTC + USML
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-Scope-AECA-22USC2778-22CFR120-130-DDTC-USML-21Categories-DefenseArticle-Service-TechnicalData | ITAR Scope + Arms Export Control Act (22 USC 2778) + 22 CFR Parts 120-130 + Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) + United States Munitions List (USML) 21 Categories + Defense Article/Service/Technical Data Definitions |
ITAR Technical Data + Defense Services
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ITAR-TechnicalData-DefenseServices-DeemedExport-ForeignPerson-Access-USPersons-FOC-AUKUS-Exemptions | ITAR Technical Data + Defense Services + Deemed Export Rule + Foreign Person Access + US Persons Only + FOCI Foreign Ownership Control Influence + AUKUS Pillar 2 Exemptions + DD-2345 MCTL |
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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 8 domains and 8 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 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are ITAR Compliance Program + Coord (1 controls), ITAR Part 122 Registration (1 controls), ITAR Part 126 Exemptions + Countries (1 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 164 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (50% coverage), ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence (50% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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