International trade · 28/07/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Department of State Amends International Traffic in Arms Regulations to Electronic Payment of Registration Fees
Summary
The US Department of State is updating the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to switch from manual payment submission to electronic payment of registration fees, aiming to streamline payment collection and verification, and reduce the risk of lost payments. The updated regulations also introduce definitions for 'Foreign Ownership' and 'Foreign Control'.