State Relaxes Controls on Low Value Firearms Exports to Canada

The State Department loosened International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controls on export of firearms and components to Canada. Exports of firearms and components with a wholesale value of under $500 for use by the Canadian government will be allowed without a license, said the State Department. Exports of some components of firearms valued at under $500 to Canada will also be allowed without a license, even if not destined for the government, as long as the export is for Canadian end use, it said. The ITAR changes bring the regulations in line with provisions of a 2012 law that prohibits license requirements on such exports. The amendments are effective July 8.