BISFinal Rule

Revocation of Validated End-User Authorizations in the People's Republic of China

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Summary

The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security is canceling special permission letters that allowed certain companies to export technology and equipment to China. This change tightens restrictions on what American businesses can sell to Chinese companies, particularly those involved in sensitive industries.

Key Points

  • 1The rule revokes existing authorization documents that had allowed specific exports to China, meaning companies can no longer use those old permissions to ship controlled items
  • 2Companies that previously received approval to trade with certain Chinese entities will need to apply for new permission or stop those transactions
  • 3This affects businesses in technology, semiconductors, and other advanced industries that sell to Chinese customers
  • 4The rule is intended to protect U.S. national security by limiting China's access to sensitive American technology and equipment
  • 5Companies found violating the new restrictions could face significant penalties including fines and loss of export privileges

Key Dates

Published

September 2, 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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