The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This rule strengthens controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), computers containing these ICs, and semiconductor manufacturing items. The primary objective is to make existing controls more effective and less burdensome while protecting U.S. national security by limiting China's access to critical technologies that could be used for military modernization. This IFR is part of a broader effort by BIS to refine export controls initiated with the October 7, 2022 IFR.
Action required
Companies involved in the export, sale, or distribution of advanced computing items or semiconductor manufacturing equipment must review and update their compliance programs to adhere to the revised export controls.
Binding status
binding
Governing body
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security
Direction
restrictive
Innovation impact
constraining
Enforcement details
Agency
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security
Compliance requirements
Prohibited practices
- export of certain advanced computing ICs and computer commodities containing them to specific entities/regions (e.g., China) for military modernization
- certain U.S. person activities related to advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing that support prohibited end-uses
AI technologies
Affected industries
Affected roles
Cross-references
Cites laws
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), October 7 IFR
"These revisions protect U.S. national security interests by further restricting China's ability to obtain critical technologies to modernize its military capabilities in ways that threaten the national security interests of the United States and its allies."
Enriched 2026-06-05 · resolved via already primary
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