Last Updated: 2026
Export Control Violations
Export Policy and Export Restrictions Information for U.S. Manufactured Goods
The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control administer export control regulations that affect some aspects of our business. We request that all customers read and familiarise themselves with the following regarding certain applicable export regulations.
The sale, transfer, transportation, or shipment outside of the U.S. of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with U.S. export control laws and regulations, including proper export licensing, documentation, or authorisation, is strictly prohibited and may result in civil penalties and/or constitute a federal crime. Waterfall Arms will not engage in any transaction that requires the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products. An accurate Automated Export System filing must also be made for all exportation requiring a license and some not requiring a license.
If you wish to purchase an item for ultimate shipment or use outside of South Africa, please indicate this fact in your order. Depending on the value of the order, the specific item, the end user or intended use, and the country of ultimate destination, Waterfall Arms may be required to apply for an export license with the appropriate U.S. government agency.
Several items on the website may require an export license, including, but not limited to, the following:
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
ITAR is an acronym for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR, Parts 120-130) which covers the export of defense articles.
Defense articles are defined by ITAR § 120.3 as any article (item) that is specifically designed, developed, configured, adapted, or modified for a military application.
In designating an article as a defense article, DDTC evaluates if the article has any predominant civil applications and if there exists a performance equivalent in the civilian sector. Once DDTC designates an item as a defense article it is placed on a list named the U.S. Munitions List (USML) which is maintained by DDTC.
With this in mind, some of the items on this website are subject to the ITAR, and export is strictly prohibited without authorization or a license issued by the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any ITAR restricted item, the Customer certifies that:
(i) the purchase does not require Waterfall Arms to export such items, unless Waterfall Arms is aware of the export and has obtained the appropriate U.S. Government authorization;
(ii) the Customer does not intend to export such items after receipt from Waterfall Arms without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization;
(iii) the Customer does not intend to export, transfer, sell, or furnish the item to any foreign person, whether abroad or in South Africa., including any Foreign Embassy in South Africa., without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization;
(iv) the Customer understands that a foreign person under the ITAR § 120.16 means "any natural person who is not a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20) or who is not a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)," and can mean "any foreign corporation, business association, trust, society, or any other entity or group that is not incorporated or organized to do business in the U.S., as well as international organizations, foreign governments, and any agency or subdivisions of government (e.g. diplomatic missions)" (See ITAR § 120.16);
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
The Department of Commerce (DOC) oversees the export of everything that is not designated a defense article by DDTC.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is an agency within the DOC that administers the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) which is found in 15 CFR, Parts 730-774.
Some of the items on this website are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and export may be restricted by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security.
By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any restricted item(s), the Customer certifies that:
(i) the purchase does not require Waterfall Arms to export such items, unless Waterfall Arms is aware of the export and has obtained the appropriate U.S. Government authorization;
(ii) the Customer does not intend to export such items after receipt from Waterfall Arms without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization.
Important Export Restrictions Warning
(1) Export of some Waterfall Arms products is strictly prohibited without a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of State, in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. 120–130), or a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. 730–774).
(2) U.S. law prohibits the sale, transfer, or export of items to certain restricted parties, destinations, and embargoed countries, as identified on lists maintained by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Treasury. It is the responsibility of the Customer to be aware of these lists, which can be found on the respective U.S. Government websites.
By proceeding with any transaction, the Customer certifies that the Customer will not engage in any unauthorised transaction involving the export of Waterfall Arms products to any restricted parties or destinations.
By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any items from Waterfall Arms, the Customer certifies that it will comply with all requirements imposed by all applicable laws, regulations, and administrative policies.
Contact Information for Further Assistance
For further information regarding applicable export laws and regulations, please contact:
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security
Tel: (202) 482-4811
Website: http://www.bis.doc.gov
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Tel: (202) 663-1282
Website: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Tel: (202) 622-2480
Website: http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac
Contact Us
Need guidance on firearm competency or licensing? Contact our team for expert assistance and training:
Email: info@waterfallarms.com
Phone: 010 055 3122 | 010 745 3512
The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control administer export control regulations that affect some aspects of our business. We request that all customers read and familiarise themselves with the following regarding certain applicable export regulations.
The sale, transfer, transportation, or shipment outside of the U.S. of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with U.S. export control laws and regulations, including proper export licensing, documentation, or authorisation, is strictly prohibited and may result in civil penalties and/or constitute a federal crime. Waterfall Arms will not engage in any transaction that requires the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products. An accurate Automated Export System filing must also be made for all exportation requiring a license and some not requiring a license.
If you wish to purchase an item for ultimate shipment or use outside of South Africa, please indicate this fact in your order. Depending on the value of the order, the specific item, the end user or intended use, and the country of ultimate destination, Waterfall Arms may be required to apply for an export license with the appropriate U.S. government agency.
Several items on the website may require an export license, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Generation 2, 3, or 4 Night Vision Equipment and Night Vision Accessories
- Thermal Imaging Equipment
- Optical Sighting Equipment and Accessories
- Firearms, magazines, and rifle stocks
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
ITAR is an acronym for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR, Parts 120-130) which covers the export of defense articles.
Defense articles are defined by ITAR § 120.3 as any article (item) that is specifically designed, developed, configured, adapted, or modified for a military application.
In designating an article as a defense article, DDTC evaluates if the article has any predominant civil applications and if there exists a performance equivalent in the civilian sector. Once DDTC designates an item as a defense article it is placed on a list named the U.S. Munitions List (USML) which is maintained by DDTC.
With this in mind, some of the items on this website are subject to the ITAR, and export is strictly prohibited without authorization or a license issued by the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any ITAR restricted item, the Customer certifies that:
(i) the purchase does not require Waterfall Arms to export such items, unless Waterfall Arms is aware of the export and has obtained the appropriate U.S. Government authorization;
(ii) the Customer does not intend to export such items after receipt from Waterfall Arms without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization;
(iii) the Customer does not intend to export, transfer, sell, or furnish the item to any foreign person, whether abroad or in South Africa., including any Foreign Embassy in South Africa., without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization;
(iv) the Customer understands that a foreign person under the ITAR § 120.16 means "any natural person who is not a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20) or who is not a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)," and can mean "any foreign corporation, business association, trust, society, or any other entity or group that is not incorporated or organized to do business in the U.S., as well as international organizations, foreign governments, and any agency or subdivisions of government (e.g. diplomatic missions)" (See ITAR § 120.16);
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
The Department of Commerce (DOC) oversees the export of everything that is not designated a defense article by DDTC.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is an agency within the DOC that administers the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) which is found in 15 CFR, Parts 730-774.
Some of the items on this website are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and export may be restricted by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security.
By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any restricted item(s), the Customer certifies that:
(i) the purchase does not require Waterfall Arms to export such items, unless Waterfall Arms is aware of the export and has obtained the appropriate U.S. Government authorization;
(ii) the Customer does not intend to export such items after receipt from Waterfall Arms without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization.
Important Export Restrictions Warning
(1) Export of some Waterfall Arms products is strictly prohibited without a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of State, in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. 120–130), or a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. 730–774).
(2) U.S. law prohibits the sale, transfer, or export of items to certain restricted parties, destinations, and embargoed countries, as identified on lists maintained by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Treasury. It is the responsibility of the Customer to be aware of these lists, which can be found on the respective U.S. Government websites.
By proceeding with any transaction, the Customer certifies that the Customer will not engage in any unauthorised transaction involving the export of Waterfall Arms products to any restricted parties or destinations.
By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any items from Waterfall Arms, the Customer certifies that it will comply with all requirements imposed by all applicable laws, regulations, and administrative policies.
Contact Information for Further Assistance
For further information regarding applicable export laws and regulations, please contact:
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security
Tel: (202) 482-4811
Website: http://www.bis.doc.gov
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Tel: (202) 663-1282
Website: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Tel: (202) 622-2480
Website: http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac
Contact Us
Need guidance on firearm competency or licensing? Contact our team for expert assistance and training:
Email: info@waterfallarms.com
Phone: 010 055 3122 | 010 745 3512
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