Converting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles
The comment period closed Aug 6, 2026.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes to amend Department of Justice ("Department") regulations regarding the permanent import provisions of the Arms Export Control Act ("AECA"). The proposed rule would allow importers to apply for ATF authorization to convert items imported temporarily-- under a Department of State ("DOS") authorization or under the entry clear
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- May 8, 2026
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Converting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles
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