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End-UseCategory 5
U.S. exports of military apparel and footwear (End-Use 50060) totaled $5.1M in July 2026, traded with 48 countries.
Last updated: July 2026 dataUniforms, combat boots, body armor textile components, and other apparel and footwear designed or configured for military use are tracked under this export end-use category. While some items may appear similar to commercial clothing, military-specification garments — particularly those incorporating ballistic protection, camouflage patterns restricted by foreign governments, or flame-resistant materials — can be subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or ITAR controls depending on their technical characteristics. Classification between EAR and ITAR jurisdiction is a recurring compliance question for manufacturers, as body armor and protective gear occupy a gray zone between the Commerce Control List and the US Munitions List. Exporters should conduct a thorough jurisdiction determination before classifying any military-configured apparel for export.
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Commodity 50060 · $0 of $14.2B
Jurisdiction depends on whether the item was specifically designed, developed, configured, adapted, or modified for a military application. Items on the US Munitions List — such as certain body armor and military-specification protective clothing — fall under ITAR and State Department licensing. Items not meeting that threshold but still controlled for national security or anti-terrorism reasons fall under the Commerce Control List and EAR. A formal commodity jurisdiction request to the State Department can resolve ambiguous cases.
Potentially yes. Some foreign governments restrict the import of specific camouflage patterns, and certain US-origin military camouflage designs may be controlled under ITAR if they are proprietary to the US armed forces or incorporated into a defense article. Exporters should verify both US export licensing requirements and the destination country's import regulations before shipping military-patterned apparel.
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$5.1MYoY · Pro
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Israel and Germany together take 47% of it.
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