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All defense articles or defense services designated pursuant to sections 38 and 47(7) of the Arms Export Control Act are listed in part 121 of this subchapter and constitute the U.S. Munitions List (USML).

USML categories are organized by numerical identification.

All items described within a USML paragraph or subordinate paragraph preceded by an asterisk (*) are not designated as Significant Military Equipment (SME).

Technical data directly related to the production of an SME is also classified as SME.

An entry with the parenthetical (MT) at the end on the USML indicates that the defense article is part of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Annex.

Control of articles on the U.S. Munitions List is discussed in section 120.11 of the text.

An item described in multiple entries on the USML should be categorized based on a specially designed catch-all paragraph.

A Commodity Jurisdiction Determination Form is submitted electronically.

DDTC will provide a final commodity jurisdiction determination within 30 working days of receipt of a complete request.

The classification of an item on the USML starts with reviewing the specific characteristics of the item.

Defense articles described on the USML are no longer controlled once incorporated into an item not described on the USML.

A Commodity Jurisdiction Determination Form is known as Form DS-4075.

The determination of whether an article meets the criteria of a defense article on the USML is made based on historical information only.

DDTC will respond within 20 working days of receipt of a complete request for commodity jurisdiction determination.

Commodity jurisdiction determination disputes are resolved by State, Commerce, and Energy.

A person can appeal a commodity jurisdiction determination through verbal communication.

Any person who engages in the business of manufacturing defense articles is required to register with DDTC.

A manufacturer who engages in exporting must register with DDTC.

Brokering activities do not require registration with DDTC.

Exemptions provided in the subchapter can be utilized for transactions involving proscribed countries or persons.

Limited exemptions are available for registration requirements according to the text.

An appeal of a Deputy Assistant Secretary's decision can be made directly to the Secretary of State.

Exporting a defense article does not require approval from DDTC if an exemption applies.

Utilization of exemptions does not require registration with DDTC.

An exporter is generally eligible to utilize exemptions without prior authorization.

Only U.S. persons are required to register with DDTC for brokering activities.

A U.S. person may not receive a license or other approval pursuant to this subchapter.

A foreign governmental entity in the U.S. may receive a license or other approval.

A foreign person is not eligible to receive an approval for brokering activities.

End-use monitoring is required by the Department of State to improve accountability with respect to defense articles and defense services.

A person convicted of violating U.S. criminal statutes enumerated in § 120.6 is generally eligible to be involved in activities regulated under this subchapter.

An exporter must retain the written certification for oral, visual, or electronic exports for a period of 3 years.

Certifications for the export of technical data must be clearly marked with '22 CFR [insert ITAR exemption] applicable.'

An exporter is not required to certify that the proposed export is covered by a relevant section of this subchapter.

Exporters are not required to retain certifications in written form for a period of 5 years.

To claim an exemption for export of technical data, the exporter does not need to certify that the proposed export is covered by a relevant section of this subchapter.

A request for an advisory opinion must contain detailed information about the equipment, security classification, and the countries involved.

DDTC opinions are legally binding on the Department of State for future matters.

Major non-NATO allies include countries like Canada, Japan, and Egypt.

The Wassenaar Arrangement aims to restrict transparency in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies.

A person cannot request an interpretation of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

The NATO member states include Bulgaria, Hungary, Portugal, and Turkey.

Taiwan is officially designated as a major non-NATO ally.

DDTC may provide export authorizations for transactions that have been the subject of advisory opinions only if they are requested by prospective foreign exporters.

Afghanistan is a designated major non-NATO ally according to the text.

A request for information from DDTC about potential licensing is issued on a blanket basis.

An export license or other approval under this subchapter may be disapproved without prior notice if the Department of State deems such action to be in furtherance of world peace.

An applicant can be denied a license if they have been convicted of violating any U.S. criminal statutes enumerated in § 120.6.

An applicant who has been debarred from receiving an export license from any agency of the U.S. Government may still be eligible for approval under this subchapter.

An applicant can be denied a license if they fail to include all the information required to support the application.

If an applicant is subject to sanctions under the Missile Technology Controls title of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1991, it will not affect their application approval.

An unfavorable finding of an end-use monitoring check can affect any person involved in the transaction's eligibility for an export license.

An application that was denied due to repeated failure to provide required information will be reconsidered within 30 days from the denial.

An applicant can be denied a license if they have violated regulations contained in this subchapter.

A criminal complaint or indictment against an applicant for violating U.S. criminal statutes enumerated in § 120.6 will not impact their license application.

Applicants do not need to provide information or documentation expressly required to support a license application as long as they submit a request for approval under this subchapter.

The MTCR Annex consists of the MTCR Guidelines and the Equipment, Software, and Technology Annex.

Items specified in the U.S. Munitions List that are on the MTCR Annex are marked with the parenthetical (MT).

The Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and Australia was signed in Sydney on September 5, 2007.

The United Kingdom Implementing Arrangement refers to the agreement between the U.S. and the UK related to defense trade cooperation.

The Wassenaar Munitions List is a list maintained by individual countries' export control regulations.

The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) was initiated by seven countries including Canada, Italy, and Japan.

The Secretary of Defense is authorized to make decisions on whether license applications shall be granted.

The Arms Export Control Act (AECA) authorizes the President to control the import and export of defense articles and services.

Information obtained for the purpose of consideration of license applications shall be made public according to Section 38(e) of the AECA.

The administration of the AECA is exempt from various provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

The Department strongly discourages the disclosure of information to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls by persons who believe they have violated export control provisions.

Reconsideration requests after a final decision is made must be accompanied by a letter explaining corrective steps taken to ensure compliance with AECA requirements.

The Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs makes determinations regarding withholding information obtained through license applications.

The release of information regarding defense articles for which licenses are issued can be withheld from public disclosure if it is deemed contrary to national security.

Part 130 of this subchapter contains regulations on the availability of information and records of the Department of Defense.

The Secretary of State has determined that furnishing information to foreign governments for law enforcement purposes is not in the national interest.