What is USML category?

The United States Munitions List (USML) is a list of articles, services, and related technology designated as defense and space-related by the United States federal government. This designation is pursuant to sections 38 and 47(7) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.

What items are covered by ITAR?

U.S. Munitions List (ITAR)​

• Category I-Firearms, Close Assault Weapons and Combat Shotguns.
• Category II-Guns and Armament.
• Category III-Ammunition/Ordnance.
• Category IV-Launch Vehicles, Guided & Ballistic Missiles, Rockets, Torpedoes, Bombs and Mines.

What is an ITAR item?

US Munitions List (USML) – (ITAR) Published by the US State Department in its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the US Munitions list addresses items, software and technologies that are primarily defense-related in application. Category I: Firearms, Close Assault Weapons and Combat Shotguns.

What part of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations designates and categorizes defense articles and defense services?

Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778) authorizes the President to control the export and import of defense articles and defense services. It is the purpose of this subchapter to implement this authority.

What is an ITAR violation?

Violators may incur both criminal and civil penalties. ITAR Violations. The Arms Export Controls Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) provide that willful violations of the defense controls can be fined up to $1,000,000 per violation, or ten years of imprisonment, or both.

How do you know if its ITAR?

Fortunately, the Departments of Defense and Commerce have made it easier to determine if an article is regulated under ITAR by developing web-based (decision-tree) tools. See Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls, at pmddtc.state.gov or bis.doc.gov/index.php/decision-tree-tools.

What is the article defense?

Defense Article means any item or technical data that is specifically designed, developed, configured, adapted, or modified for a military, missile, satellite, or other controlled use listed on the USML. Defense articles also include things such as models, mock-ups, or other items, i.e. technical data related to items.

How do I know if I need an ECCN?

If you are not the manufacturer of the item you are exporting, the item may have already been classified by the manufacturer. One of the quickest ways to determine the ECCN of your item is to check with the manufacturer. Many companies list ECCNs on their website.

What is the United States Munitions List ( USML )?

§ 121.1 The United States Munitions List. (a) U.S. Munitions List. In this part, articles, services, and related technical data are designated as defense articles or defense services pursuant to sections 38 and 47 (7) of the Arms Export Control Act and constitute the U.S. Munitions List (USML).

Is the USML a part of the AECA?

Pursuant to § 38 (a) (1) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), all defense articles controlled for export or import are part of the USML under the AECA. For the sake of clarity, the list of defense articles controlled by ATF for the purpose of permanent import is the United States Munitions Import List (USMIL).

How are self propelled guns controlled in USML Category VII?

Note 2 to paragraph ( a ): Guns and armament when integrated into their carrier (e.g., surface vessels, ground vehicles, or aircraft) are controlled in the category associated with the carrier. Self-propelled guns and armament are controlled in USML Category VII.

What is category VIII in the Federal Register?

This proposed rule revises USML Category VIII, covering aircraft and related articles, to describe more precisely the articles warranting control on the USML.