BIS Export Violations

Coastal PVA Technology Charged With 18 Export Violations for Unlicensed Shipments to SMIC

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a Proposed Charging Letter against Coastal PVA Technology, Inc., a California-based manufacturer of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) brushes used in semiconductor manufacturing. BIS alleges 18 violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) occurring between May 2021 and May 2024 involving exports to Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Beijing) Corporation and Semiconductor Manufacturing North China (Beijing) Corporation—both parties on the BIS Entity List—without the required license or authorization. The total value of exported items is approximately $400,088. The company used two China-based third-party distributors to facilitate the transactions.

Solventum Corporation BIS Export Violation Settlement Agreement

BIS settled export violations with Solventum Corporation on March 17, 2026. The settlement agreement requires civil penalties and compliance measures for violations of the Export Administration Regulations. This settlement affects companies engaged in international trade and technology exports subject to EAR controls.

Aviastar-TU Temporary Denial of Export Privileges - Sixth Renewal Order

BIS has granted the sixth renewal of a Temporary Denial Order against Aviastar-TU, a Moscow-based Russian aerospace company, continuing the suspension of its U.S. export privileges for an additional period. The renewal is based on a finding of ongoing and continuous apparent violations of the Export Administration Regulations. This marks the sixth consecutive renewal since the original TDO was issued in April 2022.

Teledyne FLIR LLC - 19 Export Violations for Thermal Imaging Cameras to China

BIS issued an order initiating an administrative proceeding against Teledyne FLIR LLC and affiliates for 19 alleged violations of the Export Administration Regulations. The violations involve unauthorized export and reexport of thermal imaging cameras (ECCN 6A003) classified for national security and regional stability reasons to China and Hong Kong during 2017-2024, potentially valued above the 25% de minimis threshold for U.S.-origin components.

Vizocom ICT Export Violation - PRC Military Antenna Technology

BIS has initiated an administrative proceeding against Vizocom ICT (El Cajon, CA) for allegedly exporting EAR-controlled military antenna technology specifications to a Chinese manufacturer in the PRC via the 'Made-in-China' portal without required authorization. The company faces potential penalties including denial of export privileges. Two Vizocom employees were separately indicted on federal fraud charges for their roles in the scheme.

BIS Charges Applied Materials with 56 Export Violations to Entity-Listed SMIC

BIS files order against Applied Materials for 56 export violations