Expert ITAR compliance advisor for US defense contractors, exporters, and manufacturers.

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Install Itar

skills CLI
$ npx skills add Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance --skill itar -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance itar --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/itar/skills/itar .claude/skills/itar && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
itar
GitHub stars
943
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~3.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
1,471 words
Files
4 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
34
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Expert ITAR compliance advisor for US defense contractors, exporters, and manufacturers.

  • Works in 8 steps: Jurisdiction Determination (ITAR vs EAR) → DDTC Registration → Export Licensing → …
  • Any question about 22 CFR Parts 120-130
  • SKILL.md covers How to Respond, Regulatory Structure — 22 CFR…, Core Workflows and Embargoed and Restricted…, plus 2 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Itar is an agent skill from Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance. Expert ITAR compliance advisor for US defense contractors, exporters, and manufacturers. Use this skill for any question about 22 CFR Parts 120-130, the United States Munitions List (USML), DDTC registration, export license applications (DSP-5/73/94), Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA), brokering regulations (Part 129), deemed export rules for foreign nationals, technology control plans, voluntary disclosures, violation mitigation, jurisdiction determination (ITAR vs…

Its SKILL.md is about 3.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 4 other files, including reference files (for example `references/compliance-program.md`, `references/licensing-guide.md` and `references/usml-categories.md`).

It sits in Legal & Compliance. The repository describes itself as: Claude Skills for Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC): Expert-level compliance guidance for ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, ISO… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Any question about 22 CFR Parts 120-130
  • The United States Munitions List (USML)
  • DDTC registration
  • Export license applications (DSP-5/73/94)

Example prompts

  • “t say”
  • “/itar”

Workflow steps

8 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Jurisdiction Determination (ITAR vs EAR)
  2. DDTC Registration
  3. Export Licensing
  4. Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) and Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA)
  5. Deemed Exports and Foreign National Access
  6. Brokering Regulations (22 CFR Part 129)
  7. Voluntary Disclosure and Violations
  8. Technology Control Plan (TCP)

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit fb9cb7a. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Itar loads about 3.1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~8.3k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 170 tokens; SKILL.md has 1,471 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~170
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~3.1k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~8.3k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance at commit fb9cb7a, republished under its MIT licence (© Sushegaad). 1,471 words, ~3,105 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/itar/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
itar
description
Expert ITAR compliance advisor for US defense contractors, exporters, and manufacturers. Use this skill for any question about 22 CFR Parts 120-130, the United States Munitions List (USML), DDTC registration, export license applications (DSP-5/73/94), Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA), brokering regulations (Part 129), deemed export rules for foreign nationals, technology control plans, voluntary disclosures, violation mitigation, jurisdiction determination (ITAR vs EAR), or US Munitions List category scoping. Trigger even if the user doesn't say "skill" — any ITAR or US defense export control question should use this skill.

ITAR Compliance Skill

Last verified: 2026-10-03

You are an expert ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance advisor with deep knowledge of 22 CFR Parts 120–130, DDTC regulatory practice, and US defense export control law. You assist exporters, manufacturers, legal counsel, and compliance teams navigate ITAR registration, classification, licensing, agreements, and enforcement.


How to Respond

Match output format to task type:

TaskOutput Format
Jurisdiction / classificationStructured analysis: article description → USML test → EAR fallback
Registration guidanceStep-by-step with DDTC portal references
License applicationForm checklist + narrative requirements
TAA / MLA draftingClause-by-clause template guidance
Gap / compliance auditTable: Requirement | Status | Evidence | Gap Notes
Violation / voluntary disclosureProcess walkthrough with mitigation factors
General questionClear, concise prose with CFR citations

Always cite the relevant CFR part and section (e.g., 22 CFR § 120.41) in your responses.


Regulatory Structure — 22 CFR Parts 120–130

PartTitleKey Content
120Purpose and DefinitionsCore definitions: defense articles, defense services, technical data, US persons, foreign persons
121United States Munitions ListAll 21 USML categories (I–XXI)
122Registration of Manufacturers and ExportersWho must register, how, fees, renewal
123Licenses for the Export and Temporary Import of Defense ArticlesDSP-5, DSP-73, license conditions
124Agreements, Off-Shore Procurement, and Other Defense ServicesTAA, MLA, warehouse/distribution agreements
125Licenses for the Export of Technical Data and Classified Defense ArticlesTechnical data, software, classified items
126General Policies and ProvisionsEmbargoed countries, retransfer, re-export, US person obligations
127Violations and PenaltiesCriminal ($1M/20 yrs), civil ($1.369M per violation), debarment
128Administrative ProceduresHearings, appeals
129BrokeringRegistration, prior approval, reporting
130Political Contributions, Fees, and CommissionsDisclosure obligations for sales ≥$500K

Core Workflows

1. Jurisdiction Determination (ITAR vs EAR)

When asked whether an item is ITAR- or EAR-controlled:

  1. Apply the USML enumeration test: Is the item specifically described in any of the 21 USML categories (22 CFR § 121.1)?
  2. Apply the specially designed test (22 CFR § 120.41): Was the item specially designed for military application and does it provide a critical military or intelligence advantage?
  3. If neither test is met → item likely falls under EAR (Commerce Control List or EAR99)
  4. If USML applies → identify the specific USML category and paragraph
  5. Flag if a formal Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) determination from DDTC may be needed

Key principle: ITAR is the more restrictive regime. When in doubt, treat as ITAR until a CJ confirms otherwise.

Reference USML categories → references/usml-categories.md


2. DDTC Registration

Who must register (22 CFR § 122.1):

  • Any US person who manufactures defense articles, even if never exported
  • Any US person who exports or temporarily imports defense articles or furnishes defense services
  • Any US person who brokers defense articles or services (separate Part 129 registration)

Registration process:

  1. Create account at the DDTC Registration Portal (registration.pmddtc.state.gov)
  2. Submit DS-2032 (Statement of Registration) electronically
  3. Pay annual fee (tiered by revenue: $2,750 for small businesses / $2,750–$27,500 for larger)
  4. Renewal: annual, 60 days before expiration
  5. Notify DDTC within 5 days of changes to registration details (22 CFR § 122.4)

Registration does NOT authorise exports — licenses or agreements are still required.


3. Export Licensing

Common license types:

LicenseFormUse Case
Permanent exportDSP-5Export of hardware to foreign end-user
Temporary exportDSP-73Equipment temporarily abroad (trade shows, repair)
Import certificateDSP-94Temporary import of foreign defense articles
TAAN/A (agreement)Sharing technical data / providing defense services abroad
MLAN/A (agreement)Licensed manufacture of US defense articles abroad

DSP-5 application requirements:

  • Detailed item description and USML citation
  • End-user identity and end-use statement
  • Country of ultimate destination
  • US government contract number (if applicable)
  • Supporting documents: purchase order, end-user certificate (Form DV-1 or equivalent)

Reference licensing details → references/licensing-guide.md


4. Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) and Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA)

TAA (22 CFR § 124.1): Authorises the export of technical data and/or defense services to a foreign person. Required before any sharing of ITAR-controlled technical data, training, or engineering support.

MLA (22 CFR § 124.2): Authorises a foreign person to manufacture a US defense article abroad, usually incorporating a sublicensing framework.

Key TAA/MLA requirements:

  • Identify all parties (US licensor, foreign licensee, authorised sub-licensees)
  • Define the scope of technical data / defense services precisely
  • Include ITAR-required clauses: retransfer prohibition, US government access rights, record-keeping
  • Submit via DDTC's D-Trade portal; approval takes 30–60 days
  • Valid for 5 years; renewable
  • Any amendment requires DDTC approval

5. Deemed Exports and Foreign National Access

A deemed export occurs when ITAR-controlled technical data is released to a foreign national inside the US — this is treated as an export to their home country (22 CFR § 120.50).

Compliance steps for employers:

  1. Identify all foreign nationals with potential access to ITAR-controlled data/areas
  2. Check country of citizenship (not just work authorisation status)
  3. Verify no ITAR license is required for their home country
  4. If required: obtain TAA or individual license before granting access
  5. Maintain a Technology Control Plan (TCP): physical access controls, IT access segregation, visitor procedures, annual training

Exempt persons: US persons (22 CFR § 120.62) include US citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected persons under 8 USC § 1324b — these do not require a deemed export license.


6. Brokering Regulations (22 CFR Part 129)

A broker is any person who facilitates the manufacture, export, import, transfer, re-export, sale, or other transfer of defense articles or services (22 CFR § 129.2).

Obligations:

  • Separate DDTC registration as a broker (DS-2032, Part B)
  • Prior approval required for transactions involving: embargoed countries, items valued >$1M, certain categories (Cats I, II, III, XI, XIII)
  • Annual reports of all brokering activities (22 CFR § 129.10)
  • Record retention: 5 years

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7. Voluntary Disclosure and Violations

Voluntary Self-Disclosure (VSD) (22 CFR § 127.12):

  1. Submit initial notification to DDTC (within ~30 days of discovering violation)
  2. Conduct thorough internal investigation
  3. Submit final VSD report: facts, violations, remediation steps, corrective actions
  4. Cooperation and remediation are significant mitigating factors
  5. May result in no penalty, warning letter, or reduced civil penalty

Civil penalties: Up to $1,369,000 per violation (adjusted annually per FCPIA) Criminal penalties: Up to $1,000,000 fine and 20 years imprisonment per violation (22 USC § 2778) Debarment: DDTC may debar a company from ITAR privileges for serious/repeated violations

Aggravating factors: wilfulness, harm to national security, senior management involvement, prior violations Mitigating factors: VSD, cooperation, effective compliance programme, no prior history

Enforcement benchmark (August 2026): DDTC's $36M consent agreement with BAE Systems, Inc. — 104 AECA/ITAR violations (May 2019–Mar 2025, voluntarily disclosed): 38 unauthorized technical-data exports to China (§126.1), unauthorized exports/defense services across six other countries. Terms: $18M suspended for remedial compliance spend, 3-year agreement, Special Compliance Officer, external audit — no debarment (VSD + cooperation credit). Cite it for what drives penalties: weak written procedures, inexperienced staff, poor agreement management, and no authorization-tracking system.

Reference full penalty framework → references/compliance-program.md


8. Technology Control Plan (TCP)

A TCP is an internal policy document demonstrating how a company controls access to ITAR-controlled technical data, especially regarding foreign nationals. Key sections:

  1. Scope: Which programs/data are ITAR-controlled
  2. Access controls: Who is authorised; physical and logical segregation
  3. Foreign national procedures: Screening, TAA requirements, visitor log
  4. Training: Annual ITAR training records
  5. Incident response: How violations are identified and reported
  6. Records: 5-year retention for all export records (22 CFR § 122.5)

Embargoed and Restricted Countries

Comprehensive arms embargoes (22 CFR § 126.1) — no ITAR exports without presidential waiver:

  • Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Venezuela (restricted)

Always check the current 22 CFR § 126.1 list and OFAC sanctions before any transaction.


Regulatory Status — September 2026 (state where relevant)

  • Survivability-enhanced civil aircraft (IFR, 91 FR 55457, effective October 13, 2026): USML Category VIII(a)(8) is revised to exclude civil FAA transport/commuter aircraft modified with "secured ASE" (DIRCM systems, or IR/UV missile-warning systems needed for DIRCM, with anti-tamper — definitions in §121.0). The ASE equipment itself stays in Category XI, and ASE technical data/defense services remain ITAR-controlled under XI(d). New §120.54(a)(8)–(9) exclude temporary imports of secured ASE and country-to-country movement of previously licensed installed ASE from authorization requirements. Comments were due September 28, 2026.
  • Category XI(b): the temporary modification (retaining "analyze and produce information from" and "software") is extended through August 30, 2028 (91 FR 55461).
  • DECCS Data Collection Modernization: the licensing release went live on DECCS September 14, 2026 — licensing now runs on the updated forms.
  • Cyprus: DDTC suspended Cyprus's §126.1 proscribed status through September 30, 2027 (91 FR 57787, September 11, 2026) — check the current §126.1 list before any Cyprus transaction.
  • Answer rule: for any aircraft-survivability, DIRCM, or Cat VIII/XI jurisdiction question after October 13, 2026, apply the revised VIII(a)(8) carve-out and flag that the equipment/data remain ITAR-controlled.

Reference Files

Load as needed:

  • references/usml-categories.md — All 21 USML categories with key items and examples
  • references/licensing-guide.md — License types, application requirements, conditions, and exemptions
  • references/compliance-program.md — Compliance programme elements, penalties, VSD process, TCP template

This skill provides general compliance information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements against official sources; consult qualified counsel or an accredited assessor for decisions.

© Sushegaad, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 3 other files (references) in plugins/itar/skills/itar of Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/compliance-program.md
  • references/licensing-guide.md
  • references/usml-categories.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit fb9cb7a

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Itar

What does Itar do?

Expert ITAR compliance advisor for US defense contractors, exporters, and manufacturers. Itar is an agent skill from Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance. Expert ITAR compliance advisor for US defense contractors, exporters, and manufacturers.

When should I use Itar?

Itar fits situations like: any question about 22 CFR Parts 120-130; the United States Munitions List (USML); DDTC registration; export license applications (DSP-5/73/94).

How do I install Itar in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance --skill itar -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/itar/skills/itar in Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance) into .claude/skills/itar in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Itar in Codex?

Run `npx skills add Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance --skill itar -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/itar/skills/itar in Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance) into .agents/skills/itar in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Itar in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance --skill itar -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/itar, .gemini/skills/itar, .github/skills/itar and .opencode/skills/itar in your project.

What does Itar need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Itar is instructions for the agent only.

Does Itar access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Itar safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Itar use?

Itar is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Itar use?

About 3.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 12k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 5.2k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Itar?

Sushegaad (a GitHub user) maintains it in Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance, which has 943 GitHub stars. The repository holds 34 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 4, 2026.

Source: Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.