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DDTC Increases Registration Fees, Etc. for
Certain USML Manufacturers, Exporters and Brokers
The State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has issued an interim rule, effective December 8, 2004, which amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR Parts 122 and 129) by increasing registration fees, changing the registration renewal periods, and making other minor administrative changes.
Maximum DDTC Registration Period Reduced; DDTC Registration Fees Increased
The State Department’s interim rule amends 22 CFR 122.3 so that the maximum registration period is two years (from four years).
In addition, the State Department’s interim rule revises the DDTC registration fees, effective December 8, 2004, as follows:
Length of registration
Registration Fee
1 year
$1,750 (from $600)
2 years
$3,500 (from ($1,200)
The State Department notes that registration fees (including 4-year renewals) received (or postmarked) prior to December 8, 2004, will be honored under the previous fee rates and schedule.
Revised DS-2032 to be Issued in Near Future, Registration Code Format is Being Changed
In a notice posted to its Web site, the State Department also notes that:
· While Form DS-2032 (Statement of Registration) has the old registration fee schedule, registrants are still required to pay the new registration fee. A revised form will be issued in the near future.
· DDTC is changing the registration code format. The registration code will now include the letter prefix M (designating a manufacturer and/or exporter) or K (designating a broker) before the registrant’s four- or five-digit registration number. The code will no longer include the four-digit prefix containing ..... ( More )
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