U.S. Commerce Department Removes Entity and Aliases From the Entity List for China

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has published a final rule in the Federal Register. This rule changes the Entity List for exports, reexports, and transfers involving China.

What Was Changed

BIS is removing one company, Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd., from the Entity List for China. BIS is also removing six aliases related to a separate company, Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., also on the list for China.

BIS decided these companies do not pose a significant risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. This decision comes after reviewing new information and receiving commitments from these companies to strengthen export compliance.

Background on the Entity List

The Entity List is used by BIS to name foreign parties that may be involved in actions that are against U.S. security or policy. If a company appears on this list, extra government permission is needed for exports, reexports, or transfers of items. The End-User Review Committee (ERC), made up of members from several U.S. departments, makes changes to the Entity List.

Why the Change Was Made

The ERC reviewed information provided about Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd. and the aliases. They concluded these entities should be removed. The companies have promised to improve their export compliance rules.

Authority for This Rule

This rule is issued under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The law lets BIS regulate exports and maintain lists of entities and people that might threaten U.S. security.

Rulemaking Details

This rule is not considered significant under government review orders. It does not change government paperwork requirements or have effects on state or local government powers. The rule is issued without needing public comments, based on the Export Control Reform Act.

Changes to the Code of Federal Regulations

The rule revises 15 CFR part 744. The changes are:

  • The entry for Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd. under China is removed.
  • Six aliases under Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. are also removed.
  • The entry for Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. is revised with updated details.

Who to Contact

If you have questions about this rule, you can contact the Chair of the End-User Review Committee by phone at (202) 482-5991 or by email.

Effective Date

This rule is effective from November 10, 2025.

Official Information

This change was made official by Julia Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade. The Final Rule can be found in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 216, pages 50858-50860, published on November 12, 2025.


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