Annual Defense Brokering Report: State Dept's Routine Info Gathering Call
Published Date: 4/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants to keep collecting the Annual Brokering Report from people who deal with defense items like manufacturing or exporting. They’re asking for public feedback by June 5, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and fair. This report takes about 2 hours to complete each year and helps the government keep track of important defense trade activities.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Aggregate Annual Reporting Burden
The Department estimates the total annual burden for the Annual Brokering Report is 2,284 hours across all respondents (1,142 respondents × 2 hours each). The information is used to review munitions export and brokering license applications and to ensure compliance with defense trade statutes.
Mandatory Annual Brokering Report
If you engage in the United States in the business of manufacturing, exporting, brokering, or temporarily importing defense articles, you must file an Annual Brokering Report under ITAR part 129. The report must list brokering activities by quantity, type, U.S. dollar value, purchaser/recipient, license number, and any exemptions, and is due annually when you renew your Statement of Registration.
Annual Time Burden Per Filer
The Department estimates the Annual Brokering Report takes about 2 hours to complete for each filer. The collection is annual, with an estimated 1,142 respondents and an average time per response of 2 hours.
Report Data Used and Shared by Government
Information in the Annual Brokering Report is used to review munitions export and brokering license applications and to ensure compliance with defense trade laws. The Department says such information may be shared with other U.S. Government entities.
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