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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to clarify the scope of export controls on certain vaccines and medical products. These changes are based on decisions from the Australia Group's June 2019 Plenary meeting. The aim is to ensure greater consistency and harmonization of international export controls, enhancing national security by preventing dual-use items from contributing to the development of chemical or biological weapons. The rule modifies controls on vaccines containing specific biological agents to only require licenses for export to a limited number of countries of concern.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a new rule adding 16 entities to the Entity List because they are involved in activities against U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. These entities, mostly located in China and a couple in Singapore, are contributing to the development of advanced computing technology that could be used for military and surveillance purposes. As a result, they are now subject to additional licensing requirements for exporting, reexporting, or transferring items covered by U.S. regulations. This rule is effective from January 16, 2025, and was enacted without a prior proposal due to its relevance to national security.

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an order denying the export privileges of Joel Alejandro Garza-Corona following his conviction for smuggling ammunition from the U.S. to Mexico without authorization. As a result, Garza-Corona is prohibited until February 2031 from participating in any activities related to the export of items from the U.S. This order also impacts any licenses he had at the time of his conviction, which will be revoked. The order is immediately effective, and Garza-Corona has the right to appeal within 45 days.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is hosting a virtual public briefing on December 5, 2024, to discuss two new rules posted for public inspection. These rules involve changes to controls on advanced computing and semiconductor items, as well as updates to the Entity List, which includes entities from countries like China and Japan that are considered contrary to U.S. national security interests. The public can register online to attend the briefing and learn more about these regulatory updates.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has revised the Export Administration Regulations by adding 13 entities to the Entity List, which includes organizations acting against the national security interests of the U.S., from countries like Burma, China, and Pakistan. This amendment primarily targets entities tied to military modernization and human rights abuses. As a consequence, these entities now have stricter requirements for licenses on exports and transfers. Additionally, the rule corrects minor errors and offers transitional provisions for items already in transit.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, issued a temporary order to deny export privileges for 180 days to several entities, including Kirill Gordei and Apelsin Logistics Inc. This decision was made because they were involved in shipping U.S. goods to Russia, bypassing U.S. export rules using false documents in collaboration with other companies. The investigation revealed significant and deliberate violations, such as transshipping a Mass Spectrometer and other goods to Russia without the necessary licenses. The order aims to prevent further violations and serves as a warning to others to avoid transactions with these entities.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has renewed an order that temporarily denies Nordwind Airlines the ability to engage in export-related activities with the U.S. for one year. This decision, made by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), follows evidence that Nordwind has repeatedly violated U.S. export regulations by operating aircraft without proper authorization despite previous denials. The renewal aims to prevent further violations by restricting Nordwind’s access to U.S. technology and equipment, especially given its continued operations despite past enforcement actions. All individuals and companies are advised to refrain from participating in transactions with Nordwind involving items controlled by U.S. export regulations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to examine how imports of timber, lumber, and related products affect national security. This investigation is being conducted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The Department of Commerce is asking for public comments, data, and analyses on the investigation, with a focus on issues like the demand and supply of timber and lumber, foreign supply chains, trade practices, and potential measures to enhance national security. Comments must be submitted by April 1, 2025, through the federal portal, with specific instructions for submitting confidential information.

The Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (METAC) will hold a meeting on April 3, 2025, to advise on export control policies. The meeting, hosted by the Bureau of Industry and Security within the U.S. Department of Commerce, will be partly open to the public from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and closed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The closed session will address sensitive topics like pre-decisional changes to export control policies and is conducted under legal provisions allowing such closures. Public participation is encouraged in the open session, which can be attended in person or virtually, with some prior arrangements required for virtual attendance.

The Department of State announced an update to its Cuba Restricted List, which includes entities and subentities in Cuba with which financial transactions are discouraged, as they might benefit the Cuban military or government at the expense of the Cuban people. This update, which took effect on January 8, 2021, includes one additional subentity and is part of ongoing measures outlined in a 2017 policy directive to strengthen U.S. policy towards Cuba. More information about the updated list can be found on the State Department's website.