2024-18043. International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Exemption for Defense Trade and Cooperation Among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

  • USML entry Exclusion
    I through XV, and XX Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) articles, as annotated on the USML by an “MT” designation, except for articles described in USML Category VIII(h)(12); and directly related technical data and defense services.
    I through XX Articles having anti-tamper features developed in accordance with a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Program Protection Plan, not already installed in the commodity they are intended to protect; and directly related technical data and defense services.
    II(k), III(e), IV(i), X(e), and XIX(g) Manufacturing know-how (see § 120.43(e) of this subchapter) directly related to: —articles described in USML Categories II(d), III(d)(1) or (2), IV(a), (b), (d), (g), or (h), X(a)(1) or (2), or XIX; or —parts, components, accessories, or attachments that are only used in those articles.
    II(j)(9) through (11), and (k) Articles described in USML Category II(j)(9) through (11) that are not an element of an armament, weapon, or military platform; and directly related technical data and defense services.
    III(a)(9) and (e); IV(a)(5) and (6), (b)(2), (c), (g), (h), and (i); VI(f)(6) and (g); VIII(h)(6) and (i); XI(c) and (d); XII(a), (d), (e), and (f); and XX(c) and (d) Cluster munitions and articles specially designed for cluster munitions; and directly related technical data and defense services.
    IV(a)(3), (9), (10), and (11), (b)(2), (h)(5), and (i) Articles described in USML Category IV(a)(3), (9), (10), or (11), or (h)(5); launcher mechanisms for MANPADS; and directly related technical data and defense services.
    V(a)(13)(iii) and (iv), (a)(23)(iii), (d)(3), (i), and (j) Articles described in USML Category V(a)(13)(iii) or (iv), (a)(23)(iii), or (d)(3); articles, other than propellants, described in USML Category V(i); and directly related technical data and defense services.
    VI(e), (f)(5), and (g); and XX(b)(1), (c), and (d) Articles described in USML Category VI(e) or (f)(5), or XX(b)(1); articles specially designed for articles described in USML Category XX(b)(1); and directly related technical data and defense services.
    VIII(a)(2), (h)(1), and (i) The F-22 aircraft and articles specially designed for the F-22, other than those also used in aircraft other than the F-22; and directly related technical data and defense services.
    X(a)(7)(ii), (d)(2) and (3), and (e) Articles described in USML Category X(a)(7)(ii); articles specially designed therefor; and directly related technical data and defense services.
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    XI(a)(1)(i) and (ii), and (d) Articles described in USML Category XI(a)(1)(i) or (ii); and directly related technical data and defense services.
    XI(a)(2),(c)(1) through (3), and (d) Classified articles described in USML Category XI(a)(2), other than underwater acoustic decoy countermeasures; classified articles specially designed therefor; and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XI(a)(3)(xviii),(c)(1) through (3), and (d) Classified articles described in USML Category XI(a)(3)(xviii); classified articles specially designed therefor; and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XI(a)(4)(i),(c)(1) through (3), and (d) Classified articles described in USML Category XI(a)(4)(i); classified articles specially designed therefor; and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XI(a)(4)(iii),(c)(1) through (3), and (d) Classified countermeasure and counter-countermeasure equipment described in USML Category XI(a)(4)(iii); classified articles specially designed therefor; and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XI(a)(5)(iii),(c)(1) through (3) and (18), and (d) Classified articles described in USML Category XI(a)(5)(iii); classified articles specially designed therefor; and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XI(b) and (d) Classified articles described in USML Category XI(b); and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XI(c) and (d) (1) Articles described in USML Category XI(c) or (d) specially designed for articles described in USML Category XI(a)(1)(i) or (ii); and directly related technical data and defense services. (2) Classified articles described in USML Category XI(c) or (d) that implement countermeasures or counter-countermeasures for defense articles described in USML Category XI(a); and classified, directly related technical data and defense services. (3) Classified articles described in USML Category XI(c) specially designed for articles described in USML Category XIII(b); and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XIII(b) and (l) Classified articles described in USML Category XIII(b); and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XIII(d)(2) and (l) Articles described in USML Category XIII(d)(2); and directly related technical data and defense services.
    XIV(a), (b), (c)(5), (f)(1), (i), and (m) Articles described in USML Category XIV(a), (b), (c)(5), (f)(1), or (i); and directly related technical data and defense services.
    XV(a), (e), and (f) Classified articles described in USML Category XV(a) or (e); and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XVI Articles described in USML Category XVI; and directly related technical data and defense services.
    XVIII Classified articles described in USML Category XVIII specially designed for counter-space operations; and classified, directly related technical data and defense services.
    XIX(e), (f)(1), (2), (7), and (12), and (g) (1) Classified articles described in USML Category XIX(e), (f)(1), or (f)(2), not already integrated into a complete engine; and directly related technical data and defense services. (2) Classified articles described in USML Category XIX(f)(7) or (12) for excluded articles described in USML Category XIX(f)(1) or (2); and directly related technical data and defense services.
    XX(b)(2), (c), and (d) Articles described in USML Category XX(b)(2); articles specially designed therefor; and directly related technical data and defense services.
    XX(d) Design methodology, engineering analysis, and manufacturing know-how (see § 120.43 of this subchapter) directly related to: —crewed vessels described in USML Category XX(a); or —articles described in USML Category XX(b) or (c) that are used only in: ○ crewed vessels, ○ classified payloads, or ○ classified Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) signature reduction techniques. 
    XXI Commodities, software, technical data, and defense services, unless specifically designated as eligible for the exemption provided at § 126.7 in State's written Category XXI determination.

Document Information

Effective Date:
9/1/2024
Published:
08/20/2024
Department:
State Department
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Interim final rule; request for comments.
Document Number:
2024-18043
Dates:
Effective date: The rule is effective on September 1, 2024.
Pages:
67270-67292 (23 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Public Notice: 12468
RINs:
1400-AF84: International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Exemption for Defense Trade and Cooperation Among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/1400-AF84/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-exemption-for-defense-trade-and-cooperation-among-australi
Topics:
Arms and munitions, Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Technical assistance
PDF File:
2024-18043.pdf
CFR: (3)
22 CFR 123
22 CFR 124
22 CFR 126