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USG

Foreign Military Sale (FMS)

Unclassified

LOA and subsequent LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications

Defense Transportation System (DTS) for all shipments under the LOA using USG owned (organic) assets only

1. Implementing Agency lodges the complete LOA at primary port. Customs cannot clear shipments if LOA is not furnished so the LOA should be lodged as soon as possible after implementation.

2. Implementing Agency prepares a DSP-94 at the LOA level and sends it to the primary port (same place where it sent the LOA). This should be done at the same time as the LOA is lodged. See SAMM Table C7.T9 for instructions on completing this form.

3. The DSP-94 is valid for 2 years or until the stated value is shipped, whichever comes first.

3.a. Prior to expiration of the DSP-94, the Implementing Agency must determine if additional shipments will be made. If so, a new DSP-94 must be prepared and lodged to replace the expiring DSP-94. This should be done in advance of the DSP-94 expiration date to avoid export problems.

3.b. If the estimated export values change prior to the DSP-94 expiration, even if the LOA has not been amended or modified, a new DSP-94 must be prepared and submitted to replace the outdated version at the primary port.

4. Implementing Agency lodges a copy of any LOA Amendment or LOA Modification at the primary port (same place where it sent the basic LOA). This should be done as soon as possible after implementation of each document.

5. Implementing Agency prepares a new (revised) DSP-94 for any LOA Amendment or LOA Modification that changes the value and/or quantity of defense articles (including technical data). This should be done at the same time the LOA Amendment or LOA Modification is lodged.

6. Upon completion of all authorized shipments or upon expiration of the DSP-94, whichever occurs first, Customs authorities will contact the Case Manager identified in Block 4 of the DSP-94 form to confirm that there will be no more shipments against this case. Upon confirmation, Customs authorities will forward the LOA, any LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications, and the DSP-94 to DoS/DDTC for archival. If the Case Manager indicates additional shipments will be made, a new DSP-94 will be prepared and lodged as indicated in paragraph 3.

1. The DoD entity that is arranging DTS transportation must report export information on each shipment of hardware to Customs Bureau of Border Protection (CBP) using the Automated Export System (AES). After completing the AES entries, the DoD entity must send this data electronically to the U.S. port before the export can be made (in accordance with Section 123.22 of the ITAR). Shipments of technical data or services must comply with ITAR Section 123.22(b)(3).

Note 1: All shipments must use AES. These transactions take the place of the hardcopy Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) form, which is no longer accepted.

Note 2: Section "g" of the "Instructions for DSP-94" form regarding copies of the SED no longer applies.

Note 3: If items from multiple FMS cases are included in the same shipment, the DoD entity must file a separate AES entry for each individual FMS case being used.

2. The DoD entity prints out the AES "SED" page and annotates as follows. This annotated printout must accompany the shipment.

2.a. "This shipment for Organic DTS is being exported pursuant to an LOA authorizing such transfer which meets the criteria of 22 CFR 126.6(a). It covers FMS Case [insert case identification]. The U.S. Government point of contact is [insert name], commercial telephone number [insert commercial telephone number]."

2.b. "The Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) authorizing this transfer is lodged at [insert name of primary port where LOA was lodged]."

Note: If multiple AES "SED" pages accompany the shipment (because multiple FMS cases are being cited), these statements must appear on each AES "SED" page citing the applicable FMS case and port.

3. Customs will only decrement a shipment after export information has been filed correctly using AES. As part of the AES filing the DoD entity must provide the XTN (external control number) to Customs.

4. An export may be made through a port other than the primary port where the LOA was lodged. The AES "SED" page MUST clearly indicate the name of the primary port where the LOA was lodged.

5. All shipments must meet established minimum timeframe requirements for these shipments in accordance with 22 CFR 123.22(b).

5.a. By air and truck, at least 8 hours prior to departure from the U.S.

5.b. By sea and rail, at least 24 hours prior to loading aboard ship at the port of exit.

126.6(a)

Note: FMS shipments by DTS Organic do not require a license when all conditions of 126.6(a) can be met.

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USG

Foreign Military Sale (FMS)

Unclassified

LOA and subsequent LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications

Defense Transportation System (DTS) for all shipments under the LOA using commercial resources only

1. Implementing Agency lodges the complete LOA at primary port. Customs cannot clear shipments if LOA is not furnished so the LOA should be lodged as soon as possible after implementation.

2. Implementing Agency prepares a DSP-94 at the LOA level and sends it to the primary port (same place where it sent the LOA). This should be done at the same time as the LOA is lodged. See SAMM Table C7.T9 for instructions on completing this form.

3. The DSP-94 is valid for 2 years or until the stated value is shipped, whichever comes first.

3.a. Prior to expiration of the DSP-94, the Implementing Agency must determine if additional shipments will be made. If so, a new DSP-94 must be prepared and lodged to replace the expiring DSP-94. This should be done in advance of the DSP-94 expiration date to avoid export problems.

3.b. If the estimated export values change prior to the DSP-94 expiration, even if the LOA has not been amended or modified, a new DSP-94 must be prepared and submitted to replace the outdated version at the primary port.

4. Implementing Agency lodges a copy of any LOA Amendment or LOA Modification at the primary port (same place where it sent the basic LOA). This should be done as soon as possible after implementation of each document.

5. Implementing Agency prepares a new (revised) DSP-94 for any LOA Amendment or LOA Modification that changes the value and/or quantity of defense articles (including technical data). This should be done at the same time the LOA Amendment or LOA Modification is lodged.

6. Upon completion of all authorized shipments or upon expiration of the DSP-94, whichever occurs first, Customs authorities will contact the Case Manager identified in Block 4 of the DSP-94 form to confirm that there will be no more shipments against this case. Upon confirmation, Customs authorities will forward the LOA, any LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications, and the DSP-94 to DoS/DDTC for archival. If the Case Manager indicates additional shipments will be made, a new DSP-94 will be prepared and lodged as indicated in paragraph 3.

1. The DoD entity that is arranging DTS transportation must report export information on each shipment of hardware to Customs Bureau of Border Protection (CBP) using the Automated Export System (AES). After completing the AES entries, the DoD entity must send this data electronically to the U.S. port before the export can be made (in accordance with Section 123.22 of the ITAR). Shipments of technical data or services must comply with ITAR Section 123.22(b)(3).

Note 1: All shipments must use the AES transactions. These transactions take the place of the hardcopy Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) form, which is no longer accepted.

Note 2: Section "g" of the "Instructions for DSP-94" form regarding copies of the SED no longer applies.

Note 3: If items from multiple FMS cases are included in the same shipment, the DoD entity must file a separate AES entry for each individual FMS case being used.

2. The DoD entity prints out the AES "SED" page and annotates as follows. This annotated printout must accompany the shipment.

2.a. "This shipment for Commercial DTS is being exported pursuant to an LOA authorizing such transfer which meets the criteria of 22 CFR 126.6(a). It covers FMS Case [insert case identification]. The U.S. Government point of contact is [insert name], commercial telephone number [insert commercial telephone number]."

2.b. "The Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) authorizing this transfer is lodged at [insert name of primary port where LOA was lodged]."

Note: If multiple AES "SED" pages accompany the shipment (because multiple FMS cases are being cited), these statements must appear on each AES "SED" citing the applicable FMS case and port.

3. Customs will only decrement a shipment after export information has been filed correctly using AES. As part of the AES filing the DoD entity must provide the XTN (external control number) to Customs.

4. An export may be made through a port other than the primary port where the LOA was lodged. The AES "SED" page MUST clearly indicate the name of the primary port where the LOA was lodged.

5. All shipments must meet established minimum timeframe requirements for these shipments in accordance with 22 CFR 123.22(b).

5.a. By air and truck, at least 8 hours prior to departure from the U.S.

5.b. By sea and rail, at least 24 hours prior to loading aboard ship at the port of exit.

126.6(a)

Note: FMS DTS commercial contracted shipments do not require a license when all conditions of 126.6(a) can be met.

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Freight Forwarder

Foreign Military Sale (FMS)

Unclassified

LOA and subsequent LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications

Freight Forwarder

A Freight Forwarder is an entity under contract / agreement with the foreign government to handle the movement of the foreign government's USG-provided materiel.

Freight Forwarders are generally contracted to handle receipt, consolidation, and staging within the United States and arrangement for onward movement from the United States to the foreign country.

Freight Forwarders must be registered with the Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls) and are responsible for compliance with all International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCP) requirements.

A foreign government's embassy must send a letter to DoS/DDTC designating a company as its Freight Forwarder before that company will be permitted to export security assistance-related materiel on that government's behalf.

1. Implementing Agency lodges the complete LOA at primary port. Customs cannot clear shipments if the LOA is not furnished so the LOA should be lodged as soon as possible after implementation.

2. Foreign customer provides a copy of the LOA to its designated Freight Forwarder(s).

3. Freight Forwarder prepares a DSP-94 at the LOA level and submits it to the Implementing Agency (through the Purchasing country, as required) for review. This should be done as soon as possible after the Freight Forwarder receives a copy of the LOA. See SAMM Table C7.T9 for instructions on completing this form.

4. The DSP-94 is valid for 2 years or until the stated value is shipped, whichever comes first.

4.a. Prior to expiration of the DSP-94, the Freight Forwarder must determine if additional shipments will be made. If so, a new DSP-94 must be prepared by the Freight Forwarder, reviewed by the Implementing Agency, and lodged by the Freight Forwarder to replace the expiring DSP-94. This should be done in advance of the DSP-94 expiration to avoid export problems.

4.b. If the estimated export values change prior to the DSP-94 expiration, even if the LOA has not been amended or modified, a new DSP-94 must be prepared by the Freight Forwarder, reviewed by the Implementing Agency, and lodged by the Freight Forwarder to replace the outdated version at the primary port.

5. Implementing Agency reviews the DSP-94 and any subsequent revisions/updates/ amendments to the DSP-94.

5.a. If the DSP-94 appears accurate, the Implementing Agency sends the DSP-94 to the primary port (same place where it sent the LOA) and sends an information copy back to the Freight Forwarder.

5.b. If the DSP-94 appears to contain errors, the Implementing Agency sends the DSP-94 back to the Freight Forwarder with necessary changes annotated and sends an information copy to the Department of State (DDTC).

6. Implementing Agency lodges a copy of any LOA Amendment or Modification at the primary port (same place where it sent the basic LOA). This should be done as soon as possible after implementation of each document.

7. Foreign customer provides a copy of implemented LOA Amendments and Modifications to its designated Freight Forwarder(s).

8. Freight Forwarder prepares a new (revised) DSP-94 for any LOA Amendment or Modification that changes the value and/or quantity of defense articles (including technical data) and submits the new (revised) form to the Implementing Agency for review. This should be done as soon as possible after the Freight Forwarder receives a copy of the Amendment or Modification.

9. The Implementing Agency reviews the revised DSP-94 forms in accordance with procedures in paragraph 5 above.

10. Upon completion of all authorized shipments or upon expiration of the DSP-94, whichever occurs first, Customs authorities will contact the Freight Forwarder identified in Block 4 of the DSP-94 form to confirm that there will be no more shipments against this case. Upon confirmation, Customs authorities will forward the LOA, any LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications, and the DSP-94 to DoS/DDTC for archival. If the Freight Forwarder indicates additional shipments will be made, a new DSP-94 will be prepared, reviewed, and lodged as indicated in paragraph 5.

Forwarder must file a separate AES entry for each individual FMS case being used.

2. Prior to AES filing and after the Freight Forwarder prints out the AES "SED" page, the Freight Forwarder must obtain an Implementing Agency certifying signature prior to submission to AES. Copies of all related documents must be presented to CBP at the time of shipment and maintained in the Freight Forwarder's records in accordance with 22 CFR 123.26 and annotates it on, if authorized, the outbound manifest as follows.

2.a. "This shipment is being exported pursuant to an LOA authorizing such transfer which meets the criteria of 22 CFR 126.6(c). It covers FMS Case [insert case identification]. The U.S. Government point of contact is [insert name], commercial telephone number [insert commercial telephone number]."

2.b. "The Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) authorizing this transfer is lodged at [insert name of primary port where LOA was lodged]."

Note: If multiple AES "SED" pages or outbound manifests accompany the shipment (because multiple FMS cases are being cited), these statements must appear on each AES "SED" or outbound manifest citing the applicable FMS case and port.

3. Customs will only decrement a shipment after export information has been filed correctly using AES. As part of the AES filing the Freight Forwarder must provide the XTN (external control number) to Customs.

4. An export may be made through a port other than the primary port where the LOA was lodged. The AES "SED" page MUST clearly indicate the name of the primary port where the LOA was lodged.

5. All shipments must meet established minimum timeframe requirements for these shipments in accordance with 22 CFR 123.22(b).

5.a. By air and truck, at least 8 hours prior to departure from the U.S.

5.b. By sea and rail, at least 24 hours prior to loading aboard ship at the port of exit.

126.6(c)

Note: FMS shipments do not require a license when all conditions of 126.6(c) can be met.

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USG for some shipments Freight Forwarder for some shipments

Foreign Military Sale (FMS)

Unclassified

LOA and subsequent LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications

Defense Transportation System (DTS) for some shipments under the LOA using USG-owned (organic) resources.

DTS for some shipments under the LOA using commercial resources

Freight Forwarder* for some shipments

*See Scenario 3 for a definition of Freight Forwarder

1. Implementing Agency lodges the complete LOA at primary port. Customs cannot clear shipments if LOA is not furnished so the LOA should be lodged as soon as possible after implementation.

2. Foreign customer provides a copy of the LOA to its designated Freight Forwarder(s).

3. Implementing Agency prepares a DSP-94 at the LOA level and sends it to the primary port (same place where it sent the LOA). This should be done at the same time as the LOA is lodged. The Implementing Agency will send a copy to the Purchaser to provide to the Freight Forwarder. See SAMM Table C7.T9 for instructions on completing this form.

4. The DSP-94 is valid for 2 years or until the stated value is shipped, whichever comes first.

4.a. Prior to expiration of the DSP-94, the Implementing Agency must determine if additional shipments will be made. If so, a new DSP-94 must be prepared and lodged to replace the expiring DSP-94. The Implementing Agency will send a copy of the DSP-94 to the Purchaser to provide to the Freight Forwarder. This should be done in advance of the DSP-94 expiration date to avoid export problems.

4.b. If the estimated export values change prior to the DSP-94 expiration, even if the LOA has not been amended or modified, a new DSP-94 must be prepared and submitted to replace the outdated version at the primary port.

5. Implementing Agency lodges a copy of any LOA Amendment or LOA Modification at the primary port (same place where it sent the basic LOA). This should be done as soon as possible after implementation of each document.

6. Foreign customer provides a copy of implemented LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications to its designated Freight Forwarder(s).

7. Implementing Agency prepares a new (revised) DSP-94 for any LOA Amendment or LOA Modification that changes the value and/or quantity of defense articles (including technical data). The Implementing Agency will send a copy to the Purchaser to provide to the Freight Forwarder. This should be done at the same time the LOA Amendment or LOA Modification is lodged.

8. Upon completion of all authorized shipments or upon expiration of the DSP-94, whichever occurs first, Customs authorities will contact the Case Manager identified in Block 4 of the DSP-94 form to confirm that there will be no more shipments against this case. Upon confirmation, Customs authorities will forward the LOA, any LOA Amendments and LOA Modifications, and the DSP-94 to DoS/DDTC for archival. If the Case Manager indicates additional shipments will be made, a new DSP-94 will be prepared and lodged as indicated in paragraph 4.

1. For the DTS shipments using USG-owned (organic) resources follow procedures detailed in Scenario Number 1.

2. For the DTS shipments using commercial resources follow procedures detailed in Scenario Number 2.

3. For Freight Forwarder shipments, follow procedures detailed in Scenario Number 3.

126.6(a) (DTS Organic)

126.6(a) DTS Commercial

126.6(c) Freight Forwarder

PM/DDTC Applicant Code

State/DDTC has issued a registration to facilitate FMS DTS shipments. This constitutes registration with DDTC as an exporter (as required by Section 122 of the ITAR). Enter G-7010 in this block to indicate that shipments will be made under DTS using USG-owned (organic) resources.

State/DDTC has issued a registration to facilitate FMS DTS shipments. This constitutes registration with DDTC as an exporter (as required by Section 122 of the ITAR). Enter G-7011 in this block to indicate that shipments will be made under DTS using DOD contracted commercial resources.

Enter DDTC registration code provided by U.S. Department of State. Shipment by DSP-94 may only be made by a DDTC registered exporter and who has been designated by the foreign government to act as their agent for FMS exports (by letter from the foreign government on file at DDTC).

Enter "Multiple Sources."

Country of Ultimate Destination/Purchaser

Enter country name.

Enter country name.

Enter country name.

Enter country name.

Port of Exit from U.S.

Enter the name of the port most-likely to be used for exports under this LOA. This should be the port where the LOA is lodged. You may enter more than one port name in this block if you know that multiple ports will be used to export items from this LOA.

Enter the name of the port most-likely to be used for exports under this LOA. This should be the port where the LOA is lodged. You may enter more than one port name in this block if you know that multiple ports will be used to export items from this LOA.

Enter the name of the port most-likely to be used for exports under this LOA. This should be the port where the LOA is lodged. You may enter more than one port name in this block if you know that multiple ports will be used to export items from this LOA.

Enter the name of the port most-likely to be used for exports under this LOA. This should be the port where the LOA is lodged. You may enter more than one port name in this block if you know that multiple ports will be used to export items from this LOA.

Applicant (Name, Address, Zip Code, Tel No.)

Enter the Implementing Agency's name, address, zip code, and the commercial telephone number of the Case Manager.

Enter the Implementing Agency's name, address, zip code, and the commercial telephone number of the Case Manager. Also enter the name, address, zip code, and telephone number of the DoD-contracted commercial resource, if known.

Enter the Freight Forwarder's name, address, zip code, and commercial telephone number.

Enter the Implementing Agency's name, address, zip code, and the commercial telephone number of the Case Manager.

Enter the Freight Forwarder's name, address, zip code, and commercial telephone number.

Foreign Military Sales Case Identifier

Enter the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case identifier (e.g., BN-D-ABC). Also enter the latest implemented document (e.g., LOA Amendment 1, LOA Modification 5, etc.)

Enter the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case identifier (e.g., BN-D-ABC). Also enter the latest implemented document (e.g., Amendment 1, Modification 5, etc.)

Enter the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case identifier (e.g., BN-D-ABC). Also enter the latest implemented document (e.g., Amendment 1, Modification 5, etc.)

Enter the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case identifier (e.g., BN-D-ABC).

Date of FMS Case Implementation (MM-DD-YYYY)

Enter the date the basic FMS LOA listed in Block (5) was implemented. Implementation date from the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) should be used.

Enter the date the basic FMS LOA listed in Block (5) was implemented. Implementation date from the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) should be used.

Enter the date the basic FMS LOA listed in Block (5) was implemented. Implementation date from the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) should be used.

Enter the date the basic FMS LOA listed in Block (5) was implemented. Implementation date from the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) should be used.

Total Value of Defense Articles of Original FMS Case

Enter the total "exportable" value of defense articles. This is the value that Customs will decrement against as they clear each shipment. This may not be the total case value since not all of the FMS case value is for export. When preparing amended DSP-94s (either because the FMS case exportable value has changed or because the DSP-94 has expired and needs to be renewed for an additional 2 years), enter the current exportable value on the FMS case.

Enter the total "exportable" value of defense articles. This is the value that Customs will decrement against as they clear each shipment. This may not be the total case value since not all of the FMS case value is for export. When preparing amended DSP-94s (either because the FMS case exportable value has changed or because the DSP-94 has expired and needs to be renewed for an additional 2 years), enter the current exportable value on the FMS case.

Enter the total "exportable" value of defense articles. This is the value that Customs will decrement against as they clear each shipment. This may not be the total case value since not all of the FMS case value is for export. When preparing amended DSP-94s (either because the FMS case exportable value has changed or because the DSP-94 has expired and needs to be renewed for an additional 2 years), enter the current exportable value on the FMS case.

Enter the total "exportable" value of defense articles separated as follows:
(a) DTS (using USG-owned organic] resources):
(b) DTS (using commercial resources):
(c) Freight Forwarder:

These values when added together must equal the total exportable value of the case. This is the value that Customs will decrement as they review/approve each shipment.

Only the unshipped balance, valued at ________, of this FMS case is covered by this DSP-94. Previous shipments of this FMS case were covered by a form DSP-94 dated __________ and/or U.S. Department of State License No. ___________.

For initial DSP-94, enter "Not applicable." When amending the DSP-94, enter only the remaining "exportable" value per the latest implemented LOA document.

For initial DSP-94, enter "Not applicable." When amending the DSP-94, enter only the remaining "exportable" value per the latest implemented LOA document.

For initial DSP-94, enter "Not applicable." When amending the DSP-94 enter only the remaining "exportable" value per the latest implemented LOA document.

Enter remaining "exportable" values of defense articles separated as follows:
(a) DTS (using USG-owned organic] resources):
(b) DTS (using commercial  resources):
(c) Freight Forwarder:

These values when added together must equal the total exportable value of the case. This is the value that Customs will decrement as they review/approve each shipment.

Form DSP-94 constitutes an amendment to the value and/or quantity of defense articles authorized under this FMS case as shown in the attached amended Letter of Offer and Acceptance.
[ ] Yes [ ] No

Enter "Yes" or "No" as appropriate. (Amended LOA need not be attached as CBP has been furnished a copy of the amended LOA already.)

Enter "Yes" or "No" as appropriate (Amended LOA need not be attached as CBP has been furnished a copy of the amended LOA already.)

Enter "Yes" or "No" as appropriate. (Amended LOA must be attached/furnished to CBP at time of export.)

Enter "Yes" or "No" as appropriate

If exporter is a Freight Forwarder acting on behalf of a foreign government or diplomatic mission, provide the name, address, and telephone number of the foreign official in the U.S. familiar with the FMS case.

Enter "Not applicable."

Enter "Not applicable."

Freight Forwarder fills in foreign government official knowledgeable  about the details of the FMS transaction.

Enter US Military Department (Case Manager) & Service Transportation Office Points of Contact (Include Name, Title, Commercial Phone and Fax Number and unclassified email for each POC)

Fill in Freight Forwarder portion name as provided by the FMS customer.

Fill in foreign government official knowledgeable about the details of the FMS transaction (provided by the FMS customer).

U.S. Munitions List Categories (see Section 121.1 of the ITAR). Please check the appropriate categories to indicate the types of defense articles included on this FMS case.

Check one or more USML Categories to be shipped via the listed LOA.

Check one or more USML Categories to be shipped via the listed LOA.

Check one or more USML Categories to be shipped via the listed LOA.

Check one or more USML Categories to be shipped via the listed LOA.

Exporter's Statement:
I, __________, hereby exercise the authority to effect the export described above; warrant the truth of all statements made herein; and acknowledge, understand, and will comply with the provisions of Title 22 CFR parts 120-130 and any conditions and limitations imposed.
Signature ______________ (Authority valid for 24 months from above date)
Date ______________ (MM-DD-YYYY)

Includes name and signature of the empowered USG individual (occupying an Implementing Agency (IA) position which has been designated by the IA as authorized to sign FMS cases on behalf of the USG and date signed.

Includes name and signature of the empowered USG individual (occupying an Implementing Agency (IA) position which has been designated by the IA as authorized to sign FMS cases on behalf of the USG and date signed.

Enter name and signature of empowered Freight Forwarder official and date signed. Implementing Agency review and sign DSP-94 in the comments section.

Enter the Implementing Agency's name, address, zip code, and the commercial telephone number of the Case Manager. Includes signature of listed USG individual and date signed (MM-DDYYYY)

ALSO enter the Freight Forwarder's name and POC for this DSP-94.

The Implementing Agency and the Freight Forwarder must provide an original signed and dated DSP-94 to CBP prior to the first shipment.

a. Pursuant to 22 CFR 126.6(c), District Directors of Customs are authorized to permit the export of unclassified defense articles, and technical data without a license if they were sold by the Department of Defense directly to foreign governments or international organizations under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program of the Arms Export Control Act. This procedure may be used only if a proposed export is (1) pursuant to an executed Letter of Offer and Acceptance, and (2) accompanied by a properly executed DSP-94 and Shipper's Export Declaration (Form 7525-V).

b. Only foreign diplomatic missions or their authorized agents or freight forwarders who are registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State, may export FMS material under this authority.

c. Freight forwarders must for reasons of legal accountability:

(1) Register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls pursuant to 22 CFR 122;

(2) Have on file at the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls a letter from the foreign embassy or government appointing them as forwarding agent; and

(3) Have on file at the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls a statement signed by a responsible representative of the firm, certifying that the articles shown on all Forms DSP-94 they submit are, from their personal knowledge, in fact the articles by quantity, type, and value to be exported, and assuming full responsibility for compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (22 CFR 120-130).

Form 7525-V (SED) has been replaced by the Automated Export System (AES) Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). All shipments must use the AES to prepare the SED. These transactions take the place of the hardcopy SED form, which is no longer accepted by Customs.

For FMS-related shipments made through the Defense Transportation System (DTS), the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has issued two registration codes to facilitate FMS DTS shipments when using a DSP-94. This constitutes registration with DDTC as an exporter (as required by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation - ITAR - 22 CFR 122). See SAMM C7.T9 for instructions on using these codes.

FMS-related shipments using the Defense Transportation System (DTS) will not have a Freight Forwarder. The DSP-94 form is used for DTS shipments. State/DDTC has issued registration codes for use on DTS shipments. See SAMM Table C7.T9 for instructions on using these codes.

a. A separate Form DSP-94 must be completed for each FMS case for which defense articles are to be exported under this authority.

b. Form DSP-94 should be typewritten. All copies must be legible. Complete all items. Sign and date all three copies.

c. Form DSP-94 shall be valid for 2 years from the date on which it is executed (see item 12). The DSP-94 must be completed and filed with the District Director of Customs along with a copy of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance, and annotated Shipper's Export Declaration. Item 8 must be completed to reflect all FMS cases for which a DSP-94 has previously been filed with the District Director of Customs for shipments under the same FMS case (If Block 8 is not applicable, insert "N/A/").

Form 7525-V (SED) has been replaced by the Automated Export System (AES) Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). All shipments must use AES to prepare the SED. These transactions take the place of the hardcopy SED form, which is no longer accepted by Customs.

Automated Export System (AES) printout of the SED page is prepared for each shipment made against the DSP-94.

If all shipments have not been made during the 2 year validity period, a new DSP-94 form must be completed and filed with the District Director of Customs. See SAMM table C7.T8 for instructions on who completes the DSP-94 form, timeframes for completion, and submission channels.

SAMM table C7.T9 provides block-by-block instructions for completing the DSP-94 form including information on how to compute the values in Block 8.

d. Copy 1 of completed Form DSP-94, together with one copy of the corresponding authenticated Letter of Offer and Acceptance, and three copies of the annotated Form No.7525-V (Shipper's Export Declaration), must be filed with the District Director of Customs at the port of export prior to actual shipment.

Form 7525-V (SED) has been replaced by the Automated Export System (AES) Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). All shipments must use AES to prepare the SED. These transactions take the place of the hardcopy SED form, which is no longer accepted by Customs.

The DSP-94 form is lodged at the LOA level and is not provided with each individual shipment. Instead, information on where the DSP-94 form is lodged must be annotated on the AES SED page printout submitted with each shipment. See SAMM table C7.T8 for complete instructions on what documents must be submitted at the LOA-level and what documents must be submitted with each individual shipment.

e. An authenticated Letter of Offer and Acceptance is one on which:

(1) The offer is signed by an authorized Department of Defense representative and countersigned by the Comptroller, Defense Security Assistance Agency (DSAA);

Comptroller, Defense Security Assistance Agency (DSAA) is the old name for the Business Operations Directorate, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

Not all LOAs and LOA Amendments require DSCA countersignature. Documents which do not require countersignature include a statement on the signature line indicating the SAMM exception.

(2) The acceptance is signed by an authorized representative of the foreign government.

Only copies of the first page of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance and those pages listing defense articles to be exported need to be provided to Customs.

The LOA (and any subsequent LOA Amendments or LOA Modifications) are lodged at the primary port and are not provided with each individual shipment. The complete LOA must be lodged---not just those pages listing articles/services to be provided.

Pseudo LOAs may not require the signature of a foreign government representative---so the signature block on the LOA document will be blank in those instances.

f. Form No. 7525-V (Shipper's Export Declaration) must be annotated by the exporter as follows:

"This shipment is being exported under the authority of U.S. Department of State Form DSP-94. It covers FMS case (insert FMS case identification), 22 CFR 126.6 applicable."

Form 7525-V (SED) has been replaced by the Automated Export System (AES) Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). All shipments must use AES to prepare the SED. These transactions take the place of the hardcopy SED form, which is no longer accepted by Customs.

See SAMM Table C7.T8 for instructions on what must be annotated on the AES SED page that is printed and included with each shipment.

g. Customs authorities will authenticate the Shipper's Export Declaration and forward it to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Three copies of an annotated Shipper's Export Declaration must be filed for each subsequent shipment. Customs authorities will annotate the back of Copy 1 of DSP-94 to show the shipments made. Upon completion of all authorized shipments or upon expiration of the Form DSP-94, whichever occurs first, Custom (sic) authorities will forward it with the attached Letter of Offer and Acceptance to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Form 7525-V (SED) has been replaced by the Automated Export System (AES) Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). All shipments must use AES to prepare the SED. These transactions take the place of the hardcopy SED form, which is no longer accepted by Customs.

Only one (1) copy of the annotated AES SED page is required to accompany the shipment.

h. Copy 2 of the completed DSP-94 should be removed by the exporter and sent at the time of the first shipment, together with a copy of the applicable authenticated Letter of Offer and Acceptance to: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC, Suite H1200, SA-1, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0112

i. Copy 3 of DSP-94 is for the shipper's files and should be removed before submission. A copy of applicable Letter of Offer and Acceptance should also be retained by the shipper for reference and record keeping purposes (22 CFR 122.5).

j. A new DSP-94 must be completed and filed with the District Director of Customs if the applicable FMS case is amended to increase the total estimated exportable value by more than 10 percent. (Note: 22 CFR 123.23 authorized District Directors of Customs to permit the shipment of defense articles when the total value of the export does not exceed the aggregate monetary value stated on a license by more than 10 percent). Amendments which decrease the quantity or value of an FMS case do not require a new Form DSP-94.

If the applicable FMS case is amended to increase (or decrease) either the quantity of defense articles sold or to increase (or decrease) the total estimated exportable value, a new DSP-94 must be completed and filed with the District Director of Customs at the same primary port where the initial DSP-94 was sent.

If the estimated export values change, even if the LOA has not been amended or modified, a new DSP-94 must be prepared (by the appropriate party) and submitted to the District Director of Customs at same primary port where the initial DSP-94 was sent.

See SAMM Table C7.T8 for guidance on DSP-94 revisions.

k. Additional copies of this form may be obtained by mail or telephone request to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

The DSP-94 form is not available in electronic format. Implementing Agencies must contact State/DDTC to obtain hard copies for completion.

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