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BIS implements EAR export controls on silencers and sound suppressors
EAR USBureau of Industry and Security (BIS)US
Announced
Jul 23, 2026
Effective
Nov 20, 2026
Implementation
Jul 23, 2026
Description
BIS is transferring jurisdiction over certain sound suppressors from the State Department's U.S. Munitions List (USML) to the Commerce Control List (CCL) under the EAR. Sound suppressors will be added under new ECCN paragraphs 0A501.f (suppressors for rifles and pistols) and 0A502.f (suppressors for shotguns). License applications will be reviewed case-by-case. License exceptions available for firearms (LVS, BAG, TMP) will also be available for suppressors. License Exception TMP is revised to allow firearms and related items to be exported as 'tools of trade.' Partial provisions effective July 23, 2026; full rule effective November 20, 2026. Comments due August 24, 2026.
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BIS implements EAR export controls on silencers and sound suppressors
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BIS implements EAR export controls on silencers and sound suppressors
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