Timothy C. May writes: : I don't expect that any specific _crypto_ import licenses exist, but : certainly various kinds of _munitions_ import licenses exist (improperly, : in my opinion, of course). . . . . : Given that crypto is classified as "munitions" for the purpose of export : control (including the ITARs), it would not surprise me in the least if the : same sorts of restrictions on imports of the aforementioned munitions are : not applied to at least some crypto imports. If not now, soon. (Given that : many folks are talking about a strategy that has been apparent for many : years: develop core crypto in less hostile environments than the U.S.) : : I can't cite a specific law affecting crypto imports at this time--and I : doubt any crypto products have been affected so far--but clearly there are : restricitions on imports of ammunition, guns, missiles, jet fighters, : and--maybe soon--on "crypto munitions." There is a United States Munitions List for imports that is administered by the Treasury Department, but cryptographic devices and software are not included on that list. -- Peter D. Junger--Case Western Reserve University Law School--Cleveland, OH Internet: junger@pdj2-ra.f-remote.cwru.edu junger@samsara.law.cwru.edu