The Bureau of Industry and Security published a new set of frequently asked questions for its recently updated semiconductor export controls (see 2310170055), offering guidance on the agency’s new export notification requirement, its controls on U.S. persons activities, the scope of its end-use controls, direction for electronic export information filers and more. The FAQs also give input on several export scenarios that may require a license and preview at least one export control revision that BIS plans to make.
Export Administration Regulations
The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are the regulations governing the export, re-export and transfer of dual-use goods and technologies. It is administered by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Goods and technologies covered by EAR export controls are listed in the Commerce Control List (CCL).
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