Avoid Costly Errors: The Basics (and Beyond) Of ITAR And EAR Controlled Item Marking Requirements

Controlled item marking is a regulatory requirement in both the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Accordingly, accurate marking of items subject to the authority of those federal agencies must be a fundamental element of any effective internal trade controls program.¹

Overlooking this basic requirement can be a costly mistake, leading to significant fines for regulatory non-compliance. But the good news is that controlled item marking can be, in most companies, quickly brought up to required minimums for compliance.

To help you review your company's internal controls, we've prepared the following overview of the current regulatory requirements for marking export-controlled items.