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Export Controls

Metal Powder Supply operates under U.S. export control law. Certain materials in our portfolio — including tungsten heavy alloys, refractory metal alloys, and energetic-grade metallic powders — are controlled defense articles or dual-use goods. This page describes the controls that apply and what is required of buyers.

1. Applicable Regulations

The following U.S. export control regimes apply to Metal Powder Supply's operations:

  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) — administered by the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Applies to defense articles listed on the United States Munitions List (USML), including certain refractory metal alloys and energetic feedstock.
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR) — administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Applies to dual-use technology on the Commerce Control List (CCL), including many technical metal powders.
  • Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III — where the material is provisioned under a Title III instrument, additional obligations apply and are managed as part of the program.
  • DFARS 252.225-7009 — Specialty Metals restrictions on covered aerospace and defense contracts.
  • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions — all transactions are screened against OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons lists.

2. Controlled Materials

The following categories of feedstock in the Metal Powder Supply portfolio require specific export-control review before shipment to non-U.S. destinations or non-U.S. end users:

  • Tungsten heavy alloys (WHA-90 / 95 / 97) per MIL-DTL-46186 — may be ITAR-controlled under USML Category III (Ammunition / Ordnance) depending on end use.
  • Refractory metal alloys (C-103, Ta-10W, TZM, Mo-La) — dual-use under the EAR; some end uses ITAR-controlled.
  • Energetic-grade aluminum and magnesium powders (MIL-DTL-13820, STANAG 4629) — ITAR-controlled under USML Category V (Explosives).
  • Certain nickel superalloy compositions — dual-use under EAR ECCN 1C002.
  • Additive-manufacturing feedstock for defense-critical applications — controls determined per program based on end item and specification.

3. Buyer Obligations

Buyers of controlled materials from Metal Powder Supply agree to the following:

  • Provide accurate end-use and end-user information at time of order acceptance;
  • Not re-export, transfer, or divert controlled feedstock to a party or country prohibited by U.S. law;
  • Support Metal Powder Supply's screening obligations by providing complete company information, ultimate consignee, and end-use application data;
  • Notify Metal Powder Supply of any change in end use, end user, or destination that occurs prior to delivery.

4. Screening & Compliance Process

Every non-domestic transaction and every domestic transaction involving controlled defense articles is screened against:

  • OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list;
  • BIS Denied Persons and Entity Lists;
  • State Department Debarred Parties list;
  • UN sanctions lists.

Where required, Metal Powder Supply obtains DDTC or BIS licensing prior to shipment. Buyers should expect lead-time impact where licensing is required.

5. Reporting Violations

Suspected export control violations should be reported immediately to info@metalpowdersupply.com with subject line “Export Compliance.”

6. Registration Status

Controlled defense articles handled by Metal Powder Supply are administered under Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) protocols. DDTC registration status and code are released to qualified buyers under NDA at program qualification.

LAST UPDATED · 2026 · METAL POWDER SUPPLY · ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

This overview is informational. Formal export compliance advice must come from qualified counsel.