Level
III and IV armor (Rifle Plates)
and
Kevlar Helmets with Rails and/or Night Vision Shrouds added
fall
under the jurisdiction of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
(ITAR), and are subject to the export control laws of the U.S. Government.
Export or retransfer of Rifle Plates or Helmets with Accessories by
any means to any foreign end user, or for any other end use, whether
in the U.S. or abroad, without the written approval of the U.S.
Department of State, is prohibited.
There
is often an exemption for a U.S. person taking their personal protection
with them in their luggage, and returning the armor to the US. For
the requirements, click here.
One of the forms required may be found here.
Penalties
for transgressions of export regulations can be severe, so be sure to
exercise careful due diligence.