ITAR Resources

Due to the sensitive nature of certain products, such as firearms and explosives, there are strict regulations in place to prevent their misuse. These include the Department of State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Department of Justice's Firearm and Ammunition Regulations, and the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Regulations. Export controls and sanctions, overseen by agencies like the Bureau of Industry and Security and the Office of Foreign Assets Control, further restrict the movement of certain items. Additionally, the U.S. government implements grants and programs, as well as follows joint doctrines and instructions, to promote responsible security cooperation with other countries. Explore the various ITAR resources and their impact on shipping and logistics in the context of current U.S. policies and regulations below.

Additional Resources

DDTC International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”)
ATF Firearms and Ammunition Regulations
ATF Commerce in Explosives Regulations
TTB Firearm Manufacturers (and Importer) Excise Tax
BIS Export Administration Regulations
OFAC Sanctions List
DOT PHMSA Regulations
U.S. Appropriations
DOT PHMSA Regulations
U.S. Appropriations
Department of State Integrated Country Strategies (ICS)
Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)
U.S. Government Grants and Programs
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU)
Joint Chiefs of Staff Doctrine for Security Cooperation
DoD Instruction on Security Cooperation
DoD Instruction on Security Cooperation Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation (AM&E)
Wassenaar Arrangement Dual-Use Goods and Munitions List (DEC2021)