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What is ITAR?
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a United States Government regulatory regime controlling the movement of defence-related goods and services listed on the United States Munitions List (USML). Its aim is to enhance the security of the United States and its allies by keeping listed items and services away from people and countries on the proscribed country list.
What items are on the US Munitions List?
A non-exhaustive list of USML categories:
- Firearms, close assault weapons and combat shotguns
- Materials, chemicals, microorganisms and toxins
- Ammunition and ordnance
- Launch vehicles, guided missiles, ballistic missiles, rockets, torpedoes, bombs and mines
- Explosives and energetic materials, propellants, incendiary agents and their constituents
- Vessels of war and special naval equipment
- Tanks and military vehicles
- Aircraft and associated equipment
- Military training equipment
- Protective personnel equipment
- Military electronics
- Fire control, range finder, optical and guidance and control equipment
- Auxiliary military equipment
- Toxicological agents, including chemical agents, biological agents and associated equipment
- Spacecraft systems and associated equipment
- Nuclear weapons, design and testing related items
- Classified articles, technical data and defense services not otherwise enumerated
- Directed energy weapons
- Submersible vessels, oceanographic and associated equipment
- Articles, technical data and defense services not otherwise enumerated
ITAR proscribed countries
The proscribed country list can change. For the latest list, see the US Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.
ITAR registration and penalties
Manufacturers or exporters whose articles or services are on the USML must register with the US State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Failure to comply with ITAR can bring civil fines of up to US$1,271,078 per violation, or twice the value of the transaction, whichever is greater, and criminal penalties of up to US$1,000,000 and 20 years’ imprisonment per violation.
Moving ITAR cargo from Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville
We help you navigate these regulations and move your cargo on time, on budget, safely and securely. Related services:
- Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Dangerous goods transport: we handle all nine dangerous goods classes by road, sea and air
- Firearms transportation
- Depth Defence Logistics Centres
- Customs clearance
24-hour line
07 3054 4670Coolangatta
Head office
2/17 Griffith St
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Postal address: PO Box 811
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Brisbane
8 Culya St
Pinkenba QLD 4008
Darwin
31 Muramats Rd
East Arm NT 0822
Townsville
16 Mackley St
Garbutt QLD 4814
Frequently asked questions
Is Depth Logistics ITAR compliant?
Yes. Depth Logistics is an ITAR-compliant freight forwarder and a DISP member, and complies with the EAR.
What is ITAR?
The US International Traffic in Arms Regulations, which control the movement of defence goods and services listed on the US Munitions List.
Who must register under ITAR?
Manufacturers or exporters whose articles or services appear on the USML must register with the US State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
What are the penalties for breaching ITAR?
Civil fines of up to US$1,271,078 per violation, or twice the value of the transaction, whichever is greater; criminal penalties of up to US$1,000,000 and 20 years' imprisonment per violation.
Who moves ITAR-controlled cargo in Brisbane, Darwin or Townsville?
Depth Logistics moves ITAR-controlled goods by air, sea and road from its 2DLCs in Brisbane and Darwin and its Townsville depot. Call Brisbane 07 3054 4670 (24 hours), Darwin 08 8911 1216 or Townsville 07 4401 5611.
