ITAR compliance consulting is a specialty of Certify Consulting, our full-service certification and regulatory compliance practice. We guide defense contractors, exporters, and manufacturers through the full ITAR compliance lifecycle — from DDTC registration through ongoing compliance management.
ITAR violations carry penalties up to $1.27M per violation (civil) and 20 years imprisonment (criminal). With the September 2025 USML revisions now affecting 15 of 21 categories, your compliance program needs expert review — now.
ITAR is a legal framework (22 CFR) with criminal prosecution exposure. Our JD credential means compliance guidance that accounts for legal consequences — not just technical requirements.
How We Work
Every company's ITAR situation is different, so we talk first and then quote the work for your company. The work itself runs in three phases.
You book a free consultation or phone us. We ask what you make and who you make it for, whether any foreign persons are involved, what you already have in place, and what date you are working toward. If we are the right fit, you get a written proposal with a fee and a timeline.
We walk through your products, technical data, customers, people, and IT, and we screen what is ITAR, what falls under the EAR, and what is not controlled at all. You receive a written assessment and an action plan.
We prepare your DDTC registration, designate and train your Empowered Official, and write your compliance manual, Technology Control Plan, screening procedure, and records system.
We train your staff, put the procedures and records into use with your team, and run a readiness review against what prime contractors and auditors ask for. Ongoing support afterward is available if you want it.
Full-Spectrum ITAR Services
From initial DDTC registration through ongoing compliance management, we cover every aspect of ITAR compliance.
Complete DDTC registration assistance through the DECCS portal. DS-2032 preparation, documentation assembly, empowered official designation, and fee tier optimization. Typical timeline: 45 days.
Build, implement, and maintain your ITAR compliance program: management commitment, risk assessment, written procedures, training, recordkeeping, monitoring, internal audits, and corrective action.
Comprehensive training for all employees with access to ITAR-controlled articles and data. On-site, virtual, and self-paced formats. Covers USML classification, deemed exports, and technical data handling.
Thorough ITAR compliance audits covering registration, USML classification, technical data controls, IT security (NIST 800-171), personnel screening, and recordkeeping. Prioritized findings with risk ratings.
If a violation occurs, early voluntary disclosure to DDTC (22 CFR 127.12) is critical. We prepare initial notifications, full disclosures, corrective action plans, and manage the DDTC review process.
Navigate DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-85, TAA, and MLA applications. License type determination, documentation preparation, pre-submission consultation, proviso compliance, and license management.
Industry Coverage
We serve companies across every sector of the U.S. defense supply chain that manufactures, exports, or handles ITAR-controlled articles and technical data.
Regulatory Landscape
The ITAR enforcement and regulatory environment is more complex and consequential than ever. These developments demand immediate attention from defense contractors and exporters.
The largest ITAR enforcement action in history. A clear signal that the State Department is pursuing aggressive enforcement against violations at all levels of the defense industrial base.
The most significant USML revision in a decade. Companies must re-evaluate their product classifications, update compliance programs, and review existing export licenses for affected categories.
Defense contractors handling ITAR technical data now face mandatory CMMC Level 2 assessments (NIST 800-171). ITAR + CMMC dual compliance is the new baseline for defense contract eligibility.
Civil penalties adjusted to $1,267,619 per violation. Criminal penalties remain at $1M fine + 20 years imprisonment. Debarment means permanent exclusion from defense contracts.
The AUKUS trilateral defense trade exemption (effective December 2025) creates license-free trade between US, UK, and Australia — but only for qualified participants meeting strict eligibility requirements.
Since January 2025, Tier 1 registration fees increased to $3,000/yr. Tier 2: $4,000/yr. Tier 3: $4,000 + $1,100 per approval over 5. Small business discount: $500 off Tier 1.
Proven Results
Real outcomes from defense contractors who trusted us with their ITAR compliance.
Guided a 75-employee aerospace subcontractor from zero ITAR infrastructure to full DDTC registration and operational compliance program in 90 days — enabling their first prime defense contract worth $2.4M.
Completed comprehensive USML classification review across 340+ products for a mid-size aerospace manufacturer affected by the September 2025 USML category revisions. Zero misclassifications found during subsequent DDTC review.
Built a right-sized ITAR compliance program for a 25-person electronics manufacturer entering the defense supply chain. Registration, written procedures, training, and IT security — all within a small business budget.
Common Questions
Quick answers to the most common ITAR compliance questions. See full FAQ →
Your ITAR Expert
ITAR is fundamentally a legal framework — the International Traffic in Arms Regulations are codified in 22 CFR Parts 120-130, administered by the State Department under the Arms Export Control Act. Violations carry criminal penalties including imprisonment. Having a consultant with a Juris Doctor means you get compliance guidance that accounts for the legal consequences, not just the technical requirements.
Combined with an MBA for compliance strategy, PMP for structured implementation delivery, and CMQ-OE for organizational compliance excellence, you get a consultant who understands the law, the business, the project management, and the quality systems — all in one engagement.
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your current ITAR compliance posture, outline a clear path forward, and answer all your questions — no obligation, no pressure.
Or email us at jared@itarconsultant.us