Department of Commerce Makes Changes to the Entity List
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the Department of Commerce, has changed the Export Administration Regulations. They have removed two addresses of Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. from the Entity List. This change is under the destination of China, People’s Republic of (China). The change is effective from August 21, 2026.
The Entity List is important because it names entities that might harm the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. These entities face extra license requirements for exporting, reexporting, or transferring items. Any company on this list will face a presumption of denial for license requests.
The End-User Review Committee, which includes members from several government departments, makes decisions about this list. They decided to remove two addresses associated with Arrow Electronics in Hong Kong after a careful review.
The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 gives the BIS the authority to make these changes. This Act helps in regulating exports and maintaining a list of foreign concerns that might pose a threat to U.S. national interests.
This rule is considered not significant under Executive Orders 12866 and 13563. It bears no collection of information requirements that need a control number from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The changes have no policies impacting federalism or requiring a regulatory flexibility analysis.
In conclusion, BIS has amended part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations to reflect these changes. The Entity List now does not include two addresses of Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. under the destination of China. The update in the Federal Register is a move to keep the export regulations in line with national security concerns.
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