BIS

BIS Revises License Policy for Advanced Computing Commodities to China

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule revising its license policy for exports of certain advanced computing commodities, including specific semiconductors, to China and Macau. The policy changes from a presumption of denial to a case-by-case review under specific conditions, effective January 15, 2026.

BIS Suspends Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is suspending its interim final rule expanding end-user controls to cover affiliates of certain listed entities for one year. This suspension is effective November 10, 2025, and will end November 9, 2026, after which the controls are set to be reimposed.

Export Administration Regulations: Cambodia Country Group Change

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This change removes Cambodia from Country Group D:5, reflecting its removal from the U.S. arms embargoed destinations list by the Department of State.

BIS Eases Export Controls on Civil Drones and Technology

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is easing export controls on certain civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies. This interim final rule allows less sensitive commercial UAVs and more capable non-military UAVs to be exported to certain countries without a license or under specific license exceptions.

Commerce Control List CFR Correction

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is publishing a correction to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding the Commerce Control List. This technical correction reinstates specific text related to the definition of crude and semi-fabricated forms of metals and alloys in Supplement No. 1 to Part 774.

Commerce Final Results: Antidumping Duty on Pasta from Italy

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced final results for the antidumping duty administrative review of certain pasta from Italy for the period July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Final dumping margins range from 2.65% to 7.00% for specific producers, and 5.21% for non-selected companies.

USITC Continues Antidumping Orders on PET Film from China, India, Taiwan, UAE

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined to continue existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, sheet, and strip from China, India, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates. This decision means these trade remedy measures will remain in place, affecting imports of the specified product.

USITC: China active anode material imports do not retard US industry

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that imports of active anode material from China, previously found by Commerce to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized, have not materially retarded the establishment of a U.S. industry. As a result, antidumping and countervailing duty orders will not be issued.

BIS General Manager Statement on Villeroy de Galhau Departure

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) issued a statement from General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos acknowledging the departure of François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, from his role as Chair of the BIS Board of Directors. The BIS will begin the process of appointing a new Chair.

Basel Committee Publishes Synthetic Risk Transfer Analysis Report

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published a report analyzing synthetic risk transfer (SRT) transactions. The report notes that while SRTs appear more prudently structured than pre-GFC transactions, risks associated with their growing use merit continued supervisory monitoring.