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Updated 9.01.10

Mission:

The U.S. Government views the sale, export, and re-transfer of defense articles and defense services as an integral part of safeguarding U.S. national security and furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130), is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML).

New Items and Announcements
Effective September 1, 2010 DDTC-Licensing will no longer accept unclassified paper submissions of Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, and Warehouse Distribution Agreements (to include major amendments). After this date all submissions must be made electronically via D-Trade 2 utilizing the DSP-5 form. For information on submitting agreements electronically please reference the "Guidelines for Preparing Electronic Agreements" located on this website.
Effective September 3, 2010 DDTC-Policy will no longer accept paper submissions of Commodity Jurisdiction requests. After this date all submissions must be made electronically via EFS utilizing the DS-4076 Commodity Jurisdiction Request Form. For information on submitting CJs electronically please refer to the instructions provided on this website.
  • Updated FAQs: The Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) Frequently Asked Questions have been updated. (9.01.10)
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  • Updated Web Notice: Special Documentation Requirements for Export License Pertaining to Low Observable/Counter Low Observable and /or Anti-Tamper Technology. (8.30.10)
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  • Updated Web Notice: STINNES HOLDING CORPORATION TO DB US HOLDING CORPORATION. (8.30.10)
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  • Posted: Amendments to the ITAR have been posted. (8.27.10)
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  • Web Notice: DCS input for the 2011 Javits report is due on September 10, 2010. (8.26.10)
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  • Updated: The 2010 official ITAR has been posted. (8.26.10)
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  • Web Notice: September 1st Electronic Agreements Transition. (8.24.10)
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  • Compliance: Xe Services LLC has entered into a consent agreement. (8.23.10)
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  • Web Notice: September 30th In-House Seminar registration is closed. (8.19.10)
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  • Web Notice: F.A.T.S Singapore Pte Ltd. to Meggitt Training Systems Pte Ltd. (8.16.10)
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  • Web Notice: FATS Canada Inc. to Meggitt Training Systems (Quebec) Inc. (8.16.10)
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  • Web Notice: Engineered Fabrics Corporation to Meggitt (Rockmart), Inc. (8.16.10)
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  • Web Notice: Meggitt Thermal Systems Inc. to Meggitt (Simi Valley), Inc. (8.16.10)
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  • Web Notice: Sentry Technology Group, Inc. Address Change. (8.16.10)
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  • Federal Register Notice: Proposed rule on dual nationals and third country nationals has been published. (8.13.10)
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  • Industry Notice: Electronic Form Submission (EFS) Implementation. (8.09.10)
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  • Federal Register Notice: Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Commodity Jurisdiction. (8.09.10)
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  • Web Notice: Consolidated Air Support Systems, LLC Changes Address. (8.09.10)
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  • Web Notice: SKF USA Inc. Address Change. (8.09.10)
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  • Web Notice: Saab Bofors Dynamics AB to Saab Dynamics AB. (8.02.10)
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