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BIS Transfers Sound Suppressors from USML to EAR Effective November 20, 2026
Effective November 20, 2026, BIS will regulate exports of silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors under the Export Administration Regulations rather than the State Department's U.S. Munitions List. This aligns suppressor export controls with the existing EAR framework governing firearms.
Announcement
PublishedJul 27, 2026
SourceBIS Press
Action typeBIS Notice
ScopeEAR