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Implementation of EAR Export Controls on Silencers, Mufflers, and Sound Suppressors; and Other Firearms Related Changes
The Industry and Security Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026. It takes effect on November 20, 2026. Comments closed on August 24, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Department of Commerce (Commerce), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Commerce Control List (CCL) to appropriately control certain silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors (sound suppressors) that will no longer be described on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations U.S. Munitions List (USML). This interim final rule (IFR) complements a Department of State interim final rule published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register (International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors (1400-AG11) (State IFR)). This transfer of jurisdiction will reduce the regulatory burden on exports of sound suppressors. This IFR also revises the EAR to allow firearms and related items to be temporarily exported and reexported under a license exception as tools of trade, thereby relieving exporters of the regulatory burden of applying for authorization. Finally, this IFR clarifies which items fall within the scope of the EAR's entry clearance requirements for a temporary import.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-14942
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Interim final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau
- Published
- July 23, 2026
- Takes effect
- November 20, 2026
- Comments due
- August 24, 2026
- Dates
- Effective dates: This rule is effective November 20, 2026, except for amendatory instructions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, which are effective July 23, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 260408-0094
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0694-AK35
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 774
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Exports; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Terrorism
- Pages
- 13
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