BISFinal Rule

Additions and Revisions to the Entity List

TechnologyFinance & Banking

Summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce has updated a list of foreign companies and organizations that are restricted from buying certain American products and technology, typically for national security reasons. These restrictions affect international trade and limit what U.S. companies can sell to these entities without special government approval.

Key Points

  • 1The Entity List identifies foreign companies, research institutions, and government agencies that cannot purchase sensitive U.S. technology and products without an export license
  • 2Companies added to this list are often suspected of involvement in military development, weapons programs, or activities that threaten U.S. national security
  • 3U.S. businesses must check this list before selling products abroad to make sure they don't accidentally violate export control laws
  • 4Being on the Entity List can significantly harm a foreign company's ability to do business because they lose access to American technology and components
  • 5This regulation affects international companies, U.S. exporters, and supply chains that rely on selling products to foreign markets

Key Dates

Published

September 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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