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DDTC Homepage
Updated 6.27.11

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
important notice Commodity Jurisdiction: Effective Friday, June 3, applicants must download and use the updated DS-4076 Version 1.1. All prior versions will be rejected. Applicants are advised to always use the current version on-line versus saving a copy to their desktop and re-using it. Click here to visit the commodity jurisdiction.
important notice ITAR: Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Libya Click here to read.
  • Licensing: Guidelines for DSP-73 and DSP-61 License Applications: Supporting Documentation Requirements has been updated. (6.27.11)
    Click here to read.
  • Licensing: Guidelines for General Correspondence for Amendment of Existing ITAR Authorizations Due to U.S. Entity Name/Address and/or Registration Code Changes has been updated. (6.27.11)
    Click here to read.
  • Licensing: Guidelines for Requests for Proviso Reconsideration and/or Clarification has been updated. (6.27.11)
    Click here to read.
  • Licensing: Guidelines for DSP-85 Applications: Supplemental Guidance has been posted. (6.27.11)
    Click here to read.
  • Web Notice: One (1) new Name/Address change annoucement has been posted. (6.27.11)
    Click here to read.
  • Commodity Jurisdiction: DDTC is now posting on a weekly basis the status of Commodity Jurisdiction cases in process. Please click here to view the current CJ Processing Status spreadsheet. (6.24.11)

    Since electronic CJ processing began in September 2010, applicants had to rely on the Response Team (202-663-1282) to answer any questions concerning status. Later this year, Commodity Jurisdiction status will be available on the DDTC web site through MARY. Applicants are reminded that Commodity Jurisdiction processing typically requires 60 days. If no determination appears in the chart after the 60-day period has elapsed, inquiries should be directed to the Response Team at 202-663-1282.
  • Web Notice: Eight (8) new Name/Address change annoucements have been posted. (6.13.11)
    Click here to read.
  • Reports: FY 2010 Section 655 Report has been posted. (6.07.11)
    Click here to read.
  • Web Notice: Two (2) new Name/Address change annoucements have been posted. (6.03.11)
    Click here to read.
  • Licensing: The Approved Space Programs for COMSAT Exports to U.S. Allies (22 CFR �123.27) list has been updated (5.31.11)
    Click here to read.