USML Category I Firearm Suppressors (ITAR)

Current understanding

To be populated as evidence accumulates.

2026-07-23 — Implementation of EAR Export Controls on Silencers, Mufflers, and Sound Suppressors; and Other Firearms Related Changes: cross-connection with ear-export-controls-sound-suppressors: Silencers/mufflers/suppressors moving off USML Category I are now controlled under EAR/CCL via this BIS final rule, completing the jurisdictional handoff from State/DDTC to Commerce/BIS. (novelty: 3)
2026-07-23 — International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors: State Department interim final rule removes firearm silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors for non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms from USML Category I, implementing the April 9, 2025 EO on Reforming Foreign Defense Sales; items would shift to Commerce Department (EAR) jurisdiction. (novelty: 3)