Controlling what transfers

Brokering Controls

Three pieces on part 129 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: the definitions of broker and brokering activities and the exemptions from registration, the transactions that need prior approval and the request contents, and the statement of registration, guidance requests and annual brokering reports.

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Three pieces in this topic

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What counts as brokering

One occasion of brokering is enough, foreign-made items are covered, and carriers are exempt only if they do nothing beyond transport or forwarding.

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Getting approval for a brokering transaction

Brokering foreign defense articles or listed American weapons categories needs prior approval, valid for up to four years, and proscribed parties need approval even at the proposal stage.

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Broker filings, guidance and annual reports

Brokers renew on Form DS-2032 30 to 60 days before expiry, report key changes within five days, and file an annual report of every deal and the money involved.

Key terms in this topic

BrokerBrokering activitiesTransport exemptionStatement of registrationBrokering approvalEmpowered officialGovernment contract exemptionIneligible personForm DS-2032Five day noticeBrokering guidanceAnnual brokering report

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