ITAR Compliance Services
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations controls the export and import of defense articles, services, and technical data on the U.S. Munitions List. Petronella Technology Group helps defense contractors implement the access controls, data sovereignty, and compliance programs ITAR demands.
ITAR Essentials
Administered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) under the Arms Export Control Act. Criminal penalties up to $1M per violation and 20 years imprisonment.
USML Classification
21 categories on the U.S. Munitions List define which defense articles, services, and technical data are ITAR-controlled.
Deemed Export Rule
Disclosing technical data to a foreign person in the U.S. is an export to their home country. Requires strict U.S.-person-only access controls.
DDTC Registration
Mandatory annual registration before engaging in any manufacturing, exporting, or brokering of defense articles or services.
Technical Data
Includes design, development, production, and maintenance information for defense articles. CAD files, specifications, and software are all controlled.
ITAR Enforcement
ITAR carries some of the most severe penalties in the regulatory landscape. Voluntary self-disclosure is a mitigating factor.
Criminal fine per violation under 22 U.S.C. 2778(c)
Criminal imprisonment per violation
Civil fine per violation under 22 CFR 127.10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ITAR and EAR?
ITAR (State Department) controls defense articles on the USML. EAR (Commerce Department) controls dual-use and commercial items on the Commerce Control List. A commodity jurisdiction determination establishes which regime applies.
Does ITAR apply to IT companies?
Yes, if they store, process, or transmit ITAR-controlled technical data. An IT firm managing email servers for a defense contractor may handle ITAR data without realizing it.
What is a deemed export?
Releasing ITAR-controlled data to a foreign person in the U.S. is treated as an export to their home country. This requires strict access controls restricting ITAR data to U.S. persons only.
How does ITAR relate to CMMC?
Many ITAR-regulated contractors also handle CUI and need CMMC certification. Petronella provides integrated compliance programs addressing both ITAR data controls and CMMC/NIST requirements.
What is a Technology Control Plan?
A TCP documents how your organization restricts ITAR-controlled data to U.S. persons through physical security, network segmentation, access controls, and employee screening procedures.
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Petronella helps defense contractors implement access controls, Technology Control Plans, and data sovereignty infrastructure for ITAR compliance.