BISFinal Rule
Addition of Entities to and Revision of Entry on the Entity List
TechnologyFinance & Banking
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce added new companies and organizations to a government watchlist that restricts their ability to buy sensitive American technology and goods. This list is used to protect national security by preventing certain foreign entities from obtaining technology that could be used to harm U.S. interests.
Key Points
- 1The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security expanded its Entity List, which identifies foreign companies and organizations that cannot easily purchase restricted U.S. technology
- 2Companies on this list face stricter requirements when trying to buy items like advanced semiconductors, software, and other sensitive products from American sellers
- 3U.S. businesses must get special licenses before selling to entities on the list, which slows down transactions and may block some sales entirely
- 4The regulation typically targets companies suspected of involvement in weapons development, espionage, or other activities threatening U.S. national security
- 5American importers and exporters need to check this list before doing business to avoid legal penalties
Key Dates
Published
January 16, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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