BIS added 29 entries (26 entities and 3 addresses) located in China, Hong Kong, Turkey, and the U.A.E. to the Entity List for diverting U.S. origin commodities to Iran for use in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAVs). License requirement applies for all items subject to the EAR.
BIS issued a final rule revising firearms export license requirements under the EAR. The rule includes provisions for Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing in the Automated Export System (AES), enabling BIS to fulfill conventional arms reporting requirements without separate submissions from exporters. The changes include paragraph restructuring, clarifying edits, and conforming changes related to new ECCNs added by the Firearms Interim Final Rule, improving regulatory clarity for firearms exporters.
BIS expanded end-user controls to automatically extend Entity List, MEU List, and SDN List license requirements to non-U.S. entities owned 50% or more by listed parties. The 'Affiliates Rule' significantly expands the scope of restricted parties beyond explicitly named entities. IMPORTANT: This rule was suspended for one year effective November 10, 2025, with automatic snap-back scheduled for November 10, 2026.
BIS revoked Validated End-User (VEU) authorizations for certain entities in the People's Republic of China. Entities that previously benefited from VEU authorizations must now obtain individual export licenses for covered items. Exporters should verify current authorization status before proceeding with transactions.
BIS relaxed certain export controls for Syria to facilitate humanitarian assistance and support civil society activities. The changes reflect evolving U.S. policy toward Syria and create new licensing opportunities for previously restricted transactions while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
BIS removed Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Ltd, Samsung China Semiconductor Co. Ltd, and SK hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd from the Validated End-User authorization list for the People's Republic of China. These entities will now require export licenses for items previously eligible for license-free export under VEU authorization.
BIS relaxed EAR restrictions on exports to Syria consistent with Executive Order 14312 (June 30, 2025). Changes include revised license application review policies to be more favorable, expanded existing license exceptions to apply to Syria, added new license exceptions including for EAR99 items, and removal of General Order No. 2 from the EAR.
BIS announced the rescission of the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion on May 13, 2025, two days before its scheduled effective date of May 15, 2025. The Framework, issued as an interim final rule on January 15, 2025, would have established new worldwide licensing requirements for advanced semiconductors and advanced computing commodities under the EAR. The rescission removes the planned tiered country licensing framework and associated compliance obligations for AI chip exports. Exporters should monitor for potential replacement guidance or new rulemaking from BIS.
BIS implemented additional due diligence measures for advanced computing integrated circuits, including new reporting requirements for front-end fabricators producing applicable advanced logic ICs. The rule establishes approved IC designer and approved OSAT company lists, application processes for additions to these lists, and clarifies the scope of ECCN 3A090.a.
BIS implemented additional due diligence measures for advanced computing integrated circuits. The rule includes new Supplement Nos. 6 and 7 to Part 740 with lists of approved IC designers and approved OSAT companies, reporting requirements for front-end fabricators producing applicable advanced logic ICs for authorized IC designers, and application processes for additions to these lists.
BIS implemented export controls on certain laboratory equipment and related technology to address dual-use concerns about biotechnology. The rule adds new controls on items that could be used for biological weapons development or other nefarious purposes while balancing legitimate scientific and commercial applications.
BIS implemented controls on certain laboratory equipment and related technology to address dual-use concerns. The rule adds new ECCNs with license requirements and special conditions for Strategic Trade Authorization (STA). Controls target items with potential military or WMD-related applications.
BIS established the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, implementing new export controls on advanced AI chips and model weights. The framework includes provisions for validated end-users, acceptable use policies, documentation and auditing requirements, and security requirements for entities receiving controlled AI technology. It creates tiered country treatment with different authorization levels.
BIS added foreign-produced direct product rule additions and refinements to controls for advanced computing commodities and related items. The rule expands controls on items produced abroad using U.S. technology, targeting advanced computing ICs and related technology with new FDP rule provisions.