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International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors

The State Department 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

In support of the President's Executive Order of April 9, 2025, on Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability, the Department of State (the Department) issues this interim final rule removing firearm silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors for non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms from the U.S. Munitions List (USML).

Key facts

Document number: 2026-14943
Type: Final rule
Action: Interim final rule; request for comments
Agency: State Department
Published: July 23, 2026
Takes effect: November 20, 2026
Comments due: August 24, 2026
Dates: Effective date: November 20, 2026.
Docket: Public Notice: 13057
Regulation ID (RIN): 1400-AG11
Code of Federal Regulations: 22 CFR 121
Topics: Arms and munitions; Classified information; Exports
Pages: 3

The document on federalregister.gov PDF

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