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August 29, 2023
By Reeves & Dola, LLP Press Release
No doubt you have heard of the State Department's controls over exports of defense articles, but did you know that certain items are controlled as defense articles for permanent import into the United States? The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulates permanent imports of defense articles, but their rules are nothing like the State Department's International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Confused? You're not alone!
On September 19, 2023, Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI) will host a 90-minute webinar, A Primer on Navigating ATF Import Controls , where attorney Johanna Reeves will demystify the ATF's rules on importing defense articles into the United States. From firearms to destructive devices, we've got it all covered!
Topics will include: Scope of ATF controls and statutory authority Imports of Defense Articles What constitutes a “defense article” Registration requirements Import permit application process Import permit exemptions Country policies What happens when a temporary import turns into a permanent import? Recordkeeping requirements Additional requirements and restrictions on imports of firearms and ammunition ATF definition of firearms License to “engage in the business” of importing firearms Restricted imports and the sporting purposes requirement National Firearms Act weapons How firearms must be marked Recordkeeping requirements Importing explosives Click Here to Reserve Your Seat!
About the Author Reeves & Dola is a Washington, DC law firm that specializes in helping clients navigate the highly regulated and complex world of manufacturing, sales and international trade of defense and commercial products. We have a deep understanding of the Federal regulatory process, and use our expertise in working with a variety of Federal agencies to assist our clients with their transactional and regulatory needs.
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