International Gun Laws

Here at Desert Tech LLC we take pride in our products, as well as our compliance with all Local, State, Federal, and International Laws. We are regulated by BATF, TTB, ITAR, AECA, EAR, FCPA, AES.

Desert Tech is a registered Exporter with the US Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The majority of products we offer have restrictions placed upon them before they can be sold or exported internationally. We ask that you as a customer familiarize yourself with the regulations/procedures before exporting. EXPORTING: to send goods or services to another country.

WARNING:The sale, transfer, transportation, or shipment outside of the USA of any product that we provide or technical data is prohibited or restricted without first complying with U.S. export control laws and regulations. Exporting is strictly prohibited and may result in civil penalties and/or constitute a federal crime. Desert Tech LLC will not engage in any transaction that requires the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) & Arms Export Control Act (AECA):

The U.S. Government also regulates exports under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 USC § 2751 and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”), 22 C.F.R. § 120, promulgated thereunder. The AECA and ITAR regulate the export of goods, services, technology and technical data which have the potential for use in a military context. The ITAR contains a list of items, referred to as the U.S. Munitions List (USML), which are subject to export controls. Pursuant to AECA and ITAR, no USML items identified as a defence article or defence services may be exported or otherwise transferred from the United States to another country without a license from the U.S. Department of State. ITAR also prohibits re-export, transfers, trans shipments and diversions from foreign countries of previously exported defence articles or services without U.S. Department of State authorization.

Export Administration Regulations (EAR):

The U.S. Government regulates exports under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR§730. The EAR controls the export and re-export of products and technologies from the United States. The EAR also prohibits the export of certain goods, software and technologies identified therein to specific foreign countries or require exporters to obtain export licenses for the export of such items. The EAR has incorporated a list of items called the Commerce Control List (CCL) which are subject to export restrictions. Items on the CCL are prohibited from export to certain destinations and/or individuals unless an export license, authorization or approval is issued by the U.S. Commerce Department.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA):

The U.S. Government regulates exports under the Foreign Corrupts Practices Act (FCPA), 15 U.S.C§78dd-1. The FCPA generally prohibits the payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business. The FCPA can apply to prohibited conduct anywhere in the world and extends to publicly traded companies and their officers, directors, employees, stockholders, and agents. Agents can include third party agents, consultants, distributors, joint-venture partners, and others. The FCPA also requires issuers to maintain accurate books and records and have a system of internal controls sufficient to, among other things, provide reasonable assurances that transactions are executed and assets are accessed and accounted for in accordance with management's authorization.

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES):

The U.S. Government regulates exports through the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). U.S. Department of State. The AES requires Desert Tech LLC to send a list of everything being exported before it leaves the U.S and who the product is being exported to.
*An accurate Automated Export (AES) filling must be made, whether or not the exportation requires a license.

Directorate of Defense Trade Control

Tel: 202-663-1282
Website: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov
Exporting: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/documents/Guidelines_Firearms012013.pdf
Restricted Country’s List: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/embargoed_countries/
State Department DSP-83 Form: Download Here

U.S. Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security
Tel: 202-482-4811
Website: http://www.bis.doc.gov
ECCN Lookup: Click Here
BIS-711: Download Here