Asking Brownells *is* the platinum standard.
Based on my experience, it would appear that scope rings and rails are not considered ITAR-controlled.
It's very crude, but the general guideline I've seen on what is ITAR-controlled seems to be along the lines
(If it was a part of or a replacement for an original part of the rifle as it was shipped from the factory,
it's probably ITAR-controlled.)
You can get a hint on the status by looking up a specific part on Brownell's web pages.
your query product:
ht tp://item.brownells.com/brands/ultimak-products/m14m1a-m8-forward-optic-mount-forward-optic-mount.htm
No export restrictions listed.
For comparison:
h ttp://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/extractor-parts/extractors/extractor-prod12097.aspx
Restriction
Gun-Part
Gun Parts totaling $100 or more may not be shipped outside the United States without proper export licensing.
