The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) prepares an annual report to Congress on the impact of offsets in defense trade pursuant to Section 723 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended.

Offsets in defense trade encompass a range of industrial compensation arrangements required by foreign governments as a condition of the purchase of defense articles and services from a non-domestic source.

BIS collects data annually from U.S. firms involved in defense exports with associated offset agreements in order to assess the impact of offsets in defense trade. BIS updated the Reporting of Offsets Agreements in Sales of Weapon Systems or Defense-Related Items to Foreign Countries or Foreign Firms regulation (15 CFR Part 701) in 2009.

BIS also participates in an interagency team established to consult with foreign nations on limiting the adverse effects of offsets in defense procurement.

Items offered as part of an offset transaction may require an export license from the relevant U.S. Government agency. For items that require an export license, such as items controlled for Missile Technology (MT) reasons, exporters are advised to consult with the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and State to obtain export control policy guidance prior to offering such items as part of an offset transaction.

This Website includes a wide range of offsets in defense trade resources, including the Offset Reporting regulations, guidance and recommended format for reporting offset activities, frequently asked questions on offsets, and copies of recent reports to Congress and the Presidential Policy on Offsets.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) prepares an annual report to Congress on the impact of offsets in defense trade pursuant to Section 723 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended.

Offsets in defense trade encompass a range of industrial compensation arrangements required by foreign governments as a condition of the purchase of defense articles and services from a non-domestic source.

BIS collects data annually from U.S. firms involved in defense exports with associated offset agreements in order to assess the impact of offsets in defense trade. BIS updated the Reporting of Offsets Agreements in Sales of Weapon Systems or Defense-Related Items to Foreign Countries or Foreign Firms regulation (15 CFR Part 701) in 2009.

BIS also participates in an interagency team established to consult with foreign nations on limiting the adverse effects of offsets in defense procurement.

Items offered as part of an offset transaction may require an export license from the relevant U.S. Government agency. For items that require an export license, such as items controlled for Missile Technology (MT) reasons, exporters are advised to consult with the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and State to obtain export control policy guidance prior to offering such items as part of an offset transaction.

This Web site includes a wide range of offsets in defense trade resources, including the Offset Reporting regulations, guidance and recommended format for reporting offset activities, frequently asked questions on offsets, and copies of recent reports to Congress and the Presidential Policy on Offsets.

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Offset Program Resources

 

Notice/Regulations

Offsets in Defense Trade Regulation
Final Rule on Export Control Reform: Conforming Change to Defense Sales Offset Reporting Requirements, 03/2016
Final Rule on Reporting Offset Agreements in Sales of Weapon Systems or Defense-Related Items to Foreign Countries or Foreign Firms, 12/2009
Changes in Offset Reporting Regulations Presentation 02/2010
1990 Presidential Policy on Offsets
Reminder of Offset Reporting Requirements for Calendar Year 2022

Reporting Offsets

•Guidance for Reporting on Offset Agreements and Transactions 
Format for Reporting Offset Activities
Offset Reporting Definitions 
FAQs

Reports

Twenty-seventh Report to Congress, 5/23
Twenty-sixth Report to Congress, 8/22
Twenty-fifth Report to Congress, 7/21
Twenty-fourth Report to Congress, 7/20
Twenty-third Report to Congress, 4/19
•Twenty-second Report to Congress, 6/18
Twenty-first Report to Congress, 12/16
Twentieth Offset Report to Congress 3/16
Nineteenth Report to Congress, 3/15
Eighteenth Report to Congress, 12/13
Seventeenth Report to Congress 2/13
Sixteenth Report to Congress, 1/12
Fifteenth Report to Congress, 1/11
Fourteenth Report to Congress, 1/10
Thirteenth Report to Congress, 12/08
Twelfth Report to Congress, 12/07
Eleventh Report to Congress, 2/07
Tenth Report to Congress, 1/06 | Appendices
Ninth Report to Congress, 3/05 | Appendices
Offsets in Defense Trade and The U.S. Subcontractor Base Report, 8/04 | Appendices
Eighth Report to Congress, 7/04 | Appendices | Appendix E
Seventh Report to Congress, 7/03 | Appendices
Sixth Report to Congress, 2/03 | Appendices | Appendix D
Fifth Report to Congress, 5/01
Fourth Report to Congress, 12/99
Third Report to Congress, 8/98
Second Report to Congress, 8/97
First Report to Congress, 5/96

 

   

Strategic Industries and Economic Security Resources  

Strategic Industries and Economic Security
Eric Longnecker, Director

Munitions Control Division
Alexandra "Ola" Craft, Director

Strategic Analysis Division
John Isbell Director

Defense Programs Division Director
Katie Reid

Phone: 202-482-4506
Fax: 202-482-5650

 

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