Licensing Exemptions

Three pieces on part 126 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: the exemption for transfers by or for the United States government, the Canadian exemptions, the trilateral exemption with Australia and the United Kingdom and expedited processing, and the comprehensive authorizations available for major projects and cooperative programs.

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Three pieces in this topic

The government and official use exemption

Transfers by or for a government agency can go without a license for four purposes, but not where the agency is only a transmittal agent, and an EEI filing is still required.

Streamlined pathways for close allies

Canada has standing exemptions, trade among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States can move without a license under five conditions, and expedited applications have 30 and 45 day review periods.

Comprehensive authorizations for major programs

Major project, major program and global project authorizations can cover a whole program for up to 10 years, with electronic records of every export.

Key terms in this topic

Official use Transmittal agent Security cooperation Section 126.3 exception Canadian-registered person Authorized User Expedited processing Excluded items supplement Major project authorization Major program authorization Global project authorization Comprehensive authorization

Licensing Exemptions

Three pieces in this topic

The government and official use exemption

Streamlined pathways for close allies

Comprehensive authorizations for major programs

Key terms in this topic

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