ITAR for Hardware Buyers: What to Look For in a Supplier

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) control the export of defense-related articles and technical data. If your hardware falls under ITAR, your manufacturing suppliers must be part of your compliance picture.

ITAR registration means a manufacturer has registered with the U.S. State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Registration is a baseline requirement for manufacturers handling ITAR-controlled hardware and data. Mikron Manufacturing is ITAR registered.

For buyers, the most common day-to-day issue is data handling. ITAR-controlled drawings and models must not be transmitted through uncontrolled channels — including ordinary website upload forms and consumer file-sharing services.

This is why Mikron's request-for-quote form does not accept file uploads for controlled data: contact us directly and we will arrange an approved secure transfer method for your technical data.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Your organization's export-compliance officer or counsel should guide specific decisions.