Bureau of Industry and Security Removes Entities from Export Entity List

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On November 12, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule in the Federal Register. This rule makes changes to the Entity List under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Changes Announced

BIS has removed Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd. from the Entity List for China. Six aliases for Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. were also removed from the list. BIS stated that these parties do not pose a significant risk to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.

Process and Review

The End-User Review Committee (ERC) reviewed information provided under Section 744.16 of the EAR. The ERC is made up of representatives from the Departments of Commerce (Chair), State, War, Energy, and, as needed, the Treasury. The ERC decided to remove the entities after receiving commitments to improve export compliance measures.

All decisions to remove entries from the Entity List are made by unanimous vote of the ERC.

Legal Authority

BIS acts under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), included in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. ECRA authorizes BIS to regulate exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) of items subject to U.S. law. It also lets BIS keep a list of foreign persons and end uses which may be a threat to U.S. national security or foreign policy. These actions can be taken without prior notice and comment.

Rulemaking Requirements

  • This rule is not considered significant for Executive Order 12866.
  • It does not require a collection of information beyond what has already been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), under control number 0694-0088.
  • The rule does not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
  • This action is exempt from Administrative Procedure Act requirements for notice, public participation, and delay in the effective date.

Details for Exporters

The removal means that the entities listed above are no longer subject to the strict license requirements and limitations placed on Entity List parties. The revision specifically updates Supplement No. 4 to Part 744 of the EAR to reflect these removals and address changes to entries for China.

Contact Information

For more information, exporters can contact the Chair, End-User Review Committee, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration. The phone number is (202) 482-5991.

Effective Date

The rule is effective as of November 10, 2025.

Official Reference

This update is documented in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 216, Pages 50858-50860, Document Number 2025-19858.


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