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Updated 02.15.13

Mission:

The U.S. Government views the sale, export, and re-transfer of defense articles and defense services as an integral part of safeguarding U.S. national security and furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130), is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML).

New Items and Announcements
important notice Industry Notice: On February 15, 2013 during the hours of 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST the following DDTC websites will be unavailable:
- DTrade2
- EFS
- ELLIE
- MARY
- TRSe
If you have any questions, please contact the DDTC Help Desk at 202-663-2838 or via email at dtradehelpdesk@state.gov. (02.14.13)
Industry Notice: Effective immediately, Super User designation letters will be accepted by either e-mail (dtradehelpdesk@state.gov) or via fax (202-663-2756). For e-mailed requests please follow the below criteria:
E-mail the above Super User request letter to the DTrade Help Desk at Dtradehelpdesk@state.gov. The request must be a signed, scanned, PDF attachment. The subject line of the e-mail must list the company name first followed by super user request (i.e. ABC Company-Super User Request).
Complete updated instructions can be found in the Getting Started with DTrade documentation on the DTrade Information Center website. (01.25.13)
important notice Industry Notice: Effective immediately, industry must use the updated version (Version 3) of the DS2032 Statement of Registration form. Revisions include fixing several typos and adding new flow- over instructions to Block 12 advising the applicant to enter the email address of the person to receive the approval letter and who will receive the electronic renewal notice letter. DDTC no longer mails hardcopy approval letters or renewal letters. (1.18.13)
important notice Industry Notice: DDTC is in the process of renewing DTRADE forms with the expiration date of November 30, 2011. The forms currently in use will remain valid until we receive notification from OMB of the revised expiration date. (11.29.11)