End-Use Classification
U.S. exports of Tanks, Artillery, Missiles, Rockets, Guns, and Ammunition (End-Use 50050) totaled $605.6M in August 2026, exported to 131 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAmong the most sensitive categories in US export trade, this grouping covers lethal munitions systems — from main battle tanks and self-propelled artillery to guided missiles, unguided rockets, crew-served weapons, and their associated ammunition. Every item in this category is controlled under the US Munitions List and requires ITAR licensing, with many transactions also subject to congressional notification and presidential certification. Foreign Military Sales through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) are the predominant channel for major systems, while direct commercial sales face heightened scrutiny and end-use monitoring requirements. Exporters must also comply with the Arms Export Control Act and any applicable UN or regional arms embargoes affecting the destination country.
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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.
The Arms Export Control Act (AECA) is the primary statutory authority governing US defense article exports. It authorizes the President to control the export of defense articles and services, establishes the Foreign Military Sales program, and sets the congressional notification requirements that apply to major weapons system sales above specified value thresholds.
Before issuing an ITAR license for tanks, missiles, or ammunition, DDTC assesses whether the destination country is subject to a UN Security Council arms embargo or a US unilateral embargo. Shipments to embargoed destinations are prohibited regardless of the stated end-use, and exporters bear responsibility for screening both the country and the end-user against applicable embargo lists.
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Commodity 50050 · $605.6M of $2.4B
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Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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