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ITAR And Brokering

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For those working in the export/import trade the term “brokering” would normally mean something to do with customs brokers. However, brokering also comes up in a completely different context: Export controls. What? The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) govern export of most defense articles and related technical data. Part 129 of the ITAR spells out the regulations on what is termed brokering. Part 129.2 defines a “broker” as any person ……who engages in the business of brokering activities.”

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For those working in the export/import trade the term “brokering” would normally mean something to do with customs brokers.  However, brokering also comes up in a completely different context:  Export controls.  What?

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) govern export of most defense articles and related technical data.  Part 129 of the ITAR spells out the regulations on what is termed brokering.  Part 129.2 defines a “broker” as any person ……who engages in the business of brokering activities.”  Brokering activities are “any action on behalf of another to facilitate the manufacture, export, permanent import, transfer, reexport, or retransfer of a U.S. or foreign defense article or defense service, regardless of its origin.”   

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