U.S. Extends Export Restrictions on Ural Airlines JSC Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a renewed order to deny export privileges to Ural Airlines JSC of Russia. The decision extends the current temporary denial order (TDO) for one year. The order aims to stop possible violations of U.S. export rules. Background of the Export Ban The first TDO against Ural Airlines was signed on October 13, 2022. It lasted for 180 days and was designed to prevent violations of U.S. export laws. The original order was made because Ural Airlines flew aircraft that were subject to U.S. regulations into Russia without the required licenses. This TDO has been renewed several times: April 10, 2023 October 6, 2023 October 4, 2024 In each case, BIS explained that the renewal was needed to protect the public interest and prevent violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Rules About Exporting and the EAR Under the EAR, an order like this can be put in place if there is evidence of a likely or ongoing violation. A violation is called “imminent” if it might happen soon or is very likely. The TDO blocks a company and its partners from using U.S. exports or U.S. technology without special permission. For Ural Airlines, the only exception is if it relates directly to flight safety. How Ural Airlines Violated the Rules U.S. officials have been tracking how Ural Airlines uses its planes. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. made strict rules to block Russia from getting certain technology, especially items for airplanes and related parts. These rules were meant to limit Russia’s military and economic abilities. Since March 2, 2022, airplanes and parts on a special U.S. control list could not go to Russia without a U.S. license. Ural Airlines is accused of flying U.S.-controlled planes into Russia and within Russia, without such a license. The BIS provided examples of flights showing Ural Airlines using airplanes listed in the EAR, both before and after the first denial order. Recent Evidence The most recent evidence submitted by BIS on September 9, 2025, shows Ural Airlines continued to fly these airplanes, in violation of the existing ban. Flight records from January through September 2025 show many trips by Ural Airlines using Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. These flights included travel from places like: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Yekaterinburg, Russia Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Samara, Russia Khujand, Tajikistan to Yekaterinburg, Russia Osh, Kyrgyzstan to Moscow, Russia There were also several flights within Russia, such as from Kaliningrad to Yekaterinburg and from Moscow to Omsk. Order Details With this renewed order, the following rules apply to Ural Airlines JSC: Ural Airlines and anyone working on its behalf cannot take part in transactions involving U.S. goods, technology, or software. This includes applying for licenses (unless it concerns flight safety), buying, selling, using, or shipping U.S.-controlled goods or services. Other people or companies cannot sell, supply, or help Ural Airlines get U.S.-controlled items, except for what is directly needed for flight safety. No one can service Ural Airlines’ planes using U.S. items, unless it is directly related to safety of flight. Related companies or individuals linked to Ural Airlines may also become subject to the same ban after an official process. What Ural Airlines Can Do Ural Airlines can appeal the renewed ban by filing a statement with the U.S. Administrative Law Judge. The company can also oppose future renewals by sending a written response before the order’s expiration date. Effective Date This renewed order is effective immediately and lasts for one year, starting October 3, 2025. Official Source The full text of the order was published in the U.S. Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 190, on October 3, 2025. The order was signed by Ross Kennedy, Senior Advisor at the Bureau of Industry and Security. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Updates Export Rules: Affiliate Companies Now Covered by Entity List Restrictions Estimated reading time: 8–9 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce Has Changed the Export Administration Regulations On September 30, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced new rules for the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The changes apply strict export controls to companies owned by parties on the Entity List and certain other restricted lists. This new rule is called the “Affiliates rule.” Who Is Affected by the New Rule? Any company owned 50% or more by one or more parties on the Entity List is now automatically covered by the same restrictions as those parties. This applies whether the ownership is direct or indirect, and whether it is all from one listed company or spread across several. The same rule now also covers: Companies 50% or more owned by parties on the “Military End-User” (MEU) List. Companies 50% or more owned by parties who are Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) under certain sanctions. What Is the Entity List? The Entity List is a record of organizations and people that the U.S. government thinks could harm national security or foreign policy. Businesses on this list need special licenses to receive certain exports, imports, or technologies from U.S. companies. What Has Changed? Before this rule, only companies listed by name on the Entity List were covered. Now, any foreign company owned 50% or more by one or more listed parties is also covered. This aligns the BIS rules with those already used by the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). What Are Businesses Required to Do? Businesses that export, reexport, or transfer items controlled by the EAR must: Check if another party in their transaction is 50% or more owned by one or more parties on the Entity List, the MEU List, or is a certain SDN. Do due diligence to figure out the ownership structure of their partners. Resolve any “Red Flags” — warnings in the regulations that mean a business must do more checking before shipping. If they cannot tell if a business partner meets the 50% threshold, exporters must apply for a license or find a valid exception before moving forward. If different owners have different restrictions, the strictest rule applies. Details About the 50% Rule The rule covers both direct and indirect ownership. The 50% can come from multiple owners. For example: If two separate Entity List companies each own 25% of another company, that company is covered. The rule does not apply to U.S. companies, only to foreign companies. Temporary General License (TGL) for Some Affiliates A Temporary General License allows certain exports to or within specific countries that meet control group requirements, even if the recipient is now covered under the new Affiliates rule. This TGL will expire on December 1, 2025. Red Flags and Due Diligence A new “Red Flag 29” has been added to compliance guidance. If an exporter knows or suspects that a business they are dealing with has a listed owner, they must: Check ownership percentages. If unsure or missing information, apply for a license or identify a valid license exception. Process for Removal or Modification If a foreign company is now covered because it is 50% or more owned by a listed entity, it may request removal or a change to its listing by writing to BIS and providing reasons. FDP Rule Changes Foreign-Direct Product (FDP) rules are also updated. When a company is 50% or more owned by listed parties, the rules for foreign-produced products made with U.S. technology may also apply to them. Penalties Exporters can be held strictly liable if they export to a now-restricted affiliate without the proper checks and permissions, even if they didn’t know about the ownership. Summary Table Provided A detailed table in the official rule helps businesses understand how the new rule applies in different types of cases. Effective Dates and Comments The rule takes effect on September 29, 2025. The temporary general license runs until December 1, 2025. Comments on the rule are due by October 29, 2025. Where to Find More Information For detailed information and the official text, visit regulations.gov or the Federal Register. Businesses with questions can contact the Chair, End-User Review Committee at the Bureau of Industry and Security, phone: (202) 482-5991, or by email as provided in the rule. Conclusion The U.S. now restricts exports to any foreign business that is 50% or more owned by companies on certain restricted lists. Companies must check ownership carefully before shipping. The change aims to improve national security by stopping restricted parties from evading export controls through affiliates. 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U.S. Commerce Department Announces Investigation on Medical Imports Estimated reading time: 4–7 minutes On September 2, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce started an investigation. The investigation will look at how importing personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment, including devices, affects U.S. national security. This investigation is under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will run this investigation. They invite the public and interested parties to send in written comments, data, or other information. The deadline to submit comments is October 17, 2025. What Is Being Investigated? The investigation covers: PPE used in health care settings, like surgical masks, N95 respirators, gloves, and gowns. Medical consumables, which are single-use or short-term-use items, such as syringes, needles, IV pumps, IV bags, catheters, bandages, gauze, sutures, and laboratory reagents. It does not include pharmaceuticals like drugs, which are part of another investigation. Medical equipment, which means durable equipment and tools, like wheelchairs, hospital beds, and crutches. Medical devices, such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, coronary stents, hearing aids, prosthetics, blood glucose monitors, MRI machines, ventilators, and x-ray machines. How to Submit Comments Comments can be sent through the Federal rulemaking portal at www.regulations.gov. The regulations.gov ID is BIS-2025-0258. Use XRIN 0694-XC134 in all comments. If you send business confidential information, mark those pages “BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.” Also give a non-confidential version marked “PUBLIC.” File names should start with “BC” for confidential and “P” for public. Comments sent without these markers will be made public. Main Issues BIS Wants Comments On The Department is looking for information especially on: The current and future demand for PPE, medical consumables, and equipment in the U.S. How much domestic production can meet this demand. The role of foreign supply chains, especially major exporters, in supplying these goods. If many U.S. imports come from only a few foreign countries and if this is a risk. The impact of foreign government subsidies and unfair trade practices on U.S. manufacturers. The economic impact of low prices caused by unfair foreign trade or overproduction. If foreign countries could restrict exports or control supplies, and if this could be used against the U.S. Whether it is possible to increase domestic manufacturing to use fewer imports. The impact of current trade policies and if tariffs or quotas are needed for national security. Whether foreign countries could control or exploit supply chains. If foreign-made PPE, consumables, or equipment could be used to harm the U.S. Any other relevant factors. Confidentiality and Contact Business confidential comments will be protected as required by the law. Comments from U.S. Government agencies will not be made public. The BIS website has information and resources at https://efoia.bis.doc.gov/. For help, call (202) 482-0795. For any more information, contact Stephen Astle, Director, Defense Industrial Base Division, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, BIS, at (202) 482-4506, or visit www.bis.doc.gov/232. Signed, Julia A. Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade Federal Register Vol. 90, No. 185 (September 26, 2025) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Seeks Public Comments on Risks From Imported Robotics and Industrial Machines Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On September 2, 2025, the United States Department of Commerce started a national security investigation. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is leading this work. The focus is on imports of robotics and industrial machinery. The Department wants to know how these imports may affect United States national security. The investigation is under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The public can send comments and data. The deadline to submit is October 17, 2025. Robotics and industrial machinery in this investigation include robots and mechanical systems run by computers. It also covers CNC machines, turning and milling machines, grinding equipment, and stamping and pressing machines. Other types include automatic tool changers, jigs, fixtures, and machine tools for cutting, welding, or handling work pieces. It also covers metalworking equipment like autoclaves, industrial ovens, and laser or water-cutting tools. This investigation does not look at unmanned aircraft systems. Those are studied in a different review. The Department wants comments on many issues, including: How much demand there is in the United States for robotics and industrial machinery now, in the future, and in the best case. How much of this demand can be met by makers in the United States. The role of foreign supply chains, especially from top exporting countries. How much U.S. imports come from only a few suppliers or countries. Also, any risks because of this. The impact of money or support from foreign governments that could hurt U.S. makers. If foreign countries keep prices low on purpose or make too much, hurting U.S. jobs or businesses. The chance that foreign countries could limit exports or use control over supplies for harm. If it is possible to increase U.S. capacity to depend less on other countries. How current trade rules affect U.S. makers, and if more steps are needed, like tariffs or limits on imports. Effects on U.S. jobs from using, or not using, robotics and industrial machines. If foreign countries or people could control or misuse the supply chain. The risk that foreign-built machines or parts could be misused. The future importance of robotics and industrial machines for U.S. national security items or work. Any other points the public thinks matter. The BIS will accept business confidential information, if marked as required. Public comments will be posted unless marked as confidential. The Department will not make U.S. government communications public. Instructions for submitting comments and for business confidential information are listed in the official notice. Anyone with questions can contact Stephen Astle, Director at the Defense Industrial Base Division, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, at (202) 482-4506. More information is available at www.bis.doc.gov/232. Records connected to this investigation can also be found at https://efoia.bis.doc.gov/. The Department of Commerce asks all interested parties to share their views and information by October 17, 2025. The official responsible for this notice is Julia A. Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Notice: September 2025 Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Inclusions Window Opens Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has opened a new window for requests to include additional steel and aluminum products within Section 232 tariffs. This process is related to the President’s orders under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. These orders are part of Proclamations 10895 and 10896, issued on February 10, 2025. The Proclamations made new tariff rates for steel and aluminum imports, including certain extra products made from steel and aluminum. The BIS has set up a process to let people request more products to be added under these duties. Window Dates and Submission Information The window is open from September 15, 2025, until 11:59 PM ET on September 29, 2025. Only submissions for inclusion requests will be accepted during this time. All submissions must be sent by email to the Defense Industrial Base Programs inbox at the BIS. Process Details After the window closes, accepted requests will be posted online for a two-week public comment period. This will be on Docket ID BIS-2025-0023 at Regulations.gov. The process follows the interim final rule published on May 2, 2025 (90 FR 18780). There are set submission periods each year in May, September, and January. Contact Information For questions or more information about the inclusions process, contact Stephen Astle at 202-482-4506. For steel, email [email addresses as listed in notice]. For aluminum, email [email addresses as listed in notice]. More information and details about the submission process can be found in the interim final rule. Robby S. Saunders Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Federal Register Notice 2025-18008, September 17, 2025 Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Sets New Process for Adding Auto Parts to Tariffs Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new process for including additional automobile parts in tariffs. This decision comes after President Biden issued Proclamation 10908 on March 26, 2025. This proclamation directs that more auto parts may be added to the scope of tariffs to protect national security. Key Points of the New Rule The rule became effective on September 17, 2025. The aim is to include more automobile parts under existing tariffs if imports of these parts threaten U.S. national security. The process is detailed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Who Can Request Additions Any U.S. producer of automobiles or automobile parts may make a request. Industry associations representing these producers can also request inclusions. How and When to Apply Inclusion requests are accepted during two-week windows, four times a year. The windows open at the start of January, April, July, and October. The first submission window opens on October 1, 2025. Requests should be sent in PDF format to a dedicated email inbox. Each request must be no longer than 30 pages, including all attachments. Information Needed in Requests Requests must include: Clear identification of the requester. A detailed description of the specific auto part. The eight or ten-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) code. An explanation about why the article is an automobile part. Information about the domestic industry affected by the part. Import and domestic production statistics. A description of how increased imports threaten national security or the goals set by the Proclamation. If any information is missing or incorrect, requesters may get a 48-hour period to fix and resubmit the request. Public Comment Process Valid requests are posted for public review. There will be a 14-day public comment window after each submission period. Public comments must be submitted through regulations.gov using specific IDs for each quarterly window. Decision Timeline The Secretary of Commerce will make a decision on each request within 60 days. For each request, a memorandum stating approval or denial will be posted on regulations.gov. The rationale for the decision will be included. Any new parts added to the tariffs are effective the day after a Federal Register notice is published. Regulatory Details The rule is published as an interim final rule. The Office of Management and Budget has approved the information collection under emergency processing. The process is exempt from some federal rulemaking procedures due to its national security purpose. The rule does not affect state or local government authority. How to Comment on the Rule Itself Comments about the rule should be made separately from the inclusion requests. Rule comments must be submitted at regulations.gov under ID ITA-2025-0041 and by November 3, 2025. More Information For questions, contact Emily Davis, Director for Public Affairs at the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The official rule appears in the Federal Register, Volume 90, No. 178, pages 44767-44772 (September 17, 2025), under Docket No. 250728-0130, RIN 0625-AB30. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Removes Major Chipmakers from Export List in China Estimated reading time: 5 minutes On September 2, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, released a final rule about exports to China. This rule changes the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The main change is the removal of three companies from the Validated End-User (VEU) list in China. The companies are Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Ltd, Samsung China Semiconductor Co. Ltd, and SK hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd. The VEU program allowed approved companies in certain countries to receive U.S. goods, software, and technology with less paperwork. They did not need an export license for eligible items. These three companies will no longer have this special status after December 31, 2025. Suppliers will now need to submit license applications to export, reexport, or transfer certain U.S.-controlled items to them in China. The VEU program is explained in 15 CFR 748.15 of the EAR. It helps companies in eligible countries get specific U.S. items more easily. The U.S. government checks and approves VEUs, making sure they follow U.S. export rules. The End-User Review Committee (ERC) administers the VEU program. It includes people from the Departments of State, Defense, Energy, Commerce, and other agencies. The change is allowed by the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), part of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. ECRA allows the BIS to regulate exports from the U.S. and to make changes through final rules without needing public comments before approval. The rule is not a significant regulatory action. It does not have federalism implications and is exempt from several administrative rulemaking requirements. These include the need for proposed rulemaking, public participation, and a regulatory flexibility analysis. BIS estimates that removing these companies will create about 1,000 more license applications each year. This will add about 495 hours of paperwork, which fits within current estimates for federal collections of information. The final rule removes entries for Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Ltd, Samsung China Semiconductor Co. Ltd, and SK hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd from Supplement No. 7 to Part 748 of the EAR. This rule was signed by Julia A. Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade. The rule takes effect on December 31, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Removes Three Semiconductor Companies in China from Special Export List Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce made new changes to export rules for companies in China. These changes were published in the Federal Register. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has removed Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Ltd, Samsung China Semiconductor Co. Ltd, and SK hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd from the Validated End-User (VEU) authorizations list. This new rule will take effect on December 31, 2025. What Is the VEU List? The VEU list lets approved companies in certain countries get some U.S. items without needing extra export licenses. These companies are checked and approved by a group of U.S. government agencies. A company on the VEU list can receive certain items, like hardware, software, and technology, more easily. Items tied to missile technology or crime control are not included. What Changed? The End-User Review Committee (ERC), which checks and approves VEUs, has decided to remove the three semiconductor companies from China from the VEU program. This means these companies will no longer have the special permission to receive certain U.S.-controlled exports without extra review. Legal Background These changes are made based on the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. This law allows the U.S. government to control exports for reasons related to national security and foreign policy. Section 1753 and Section 1754 of the law allow the government to control which items can be sent overseas and to which companies. The government can do this without public notice before the rule is final. Impact Starting December 31, 2025, Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Ltd, Samsung China Semiconductor Co. Ltd, and SK hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd will need to apply for export licenses like other companies, without the easier process from the VEU program. BIS expects this rule to create about 1,000 more export license applications each year. This would add about 495 hours of extra work, but this is within normal expectations. Other Details The rule is not considered major under Executive Order 12866 and does not have federalism impacts. It is also not subject to the regulatory steps that usually let the public comment first. Next Steps The official removal appears in 15 CFR Part 748. The names of the three companies will be taken off the VEU list in the regulations. This change was announced by Julia A. Khersonsky, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade at the Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Export Privileges Denied for Maxim Marchenko After Conviction Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Date: 2024-07-17 On July 17, 2024, Maxim Marchenko was convicted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He was found guilty of smuggling goods from the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. 554 and for conspiracy to commit money laundering. Marchenko unlawfully caused companies in the United States to export OLED micro-displays to Russia. The court sentenced him to 36 months in prison and three years of supervised release. According to Section 1760(e) of the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA), a person convicted of certain offenses, like smuggling, can have their export privileges denied for up to ten years. Any licenses from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) that the person had at the time of conviction may also be revoked. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) received notice of Marchenko’s conviction. BIS gave Marchenko a chance to submit a written statement. He did not provide any written response. After reviewing the case, BIS decided to deny Marchenko’s export privileges for ten years from his conviction date. This ban lasts until July 17, 2034. Details of the Export Ban: Maxim Marchenko cannot take part in any business involving any item (commodity, software, or technology) subject to the Export Administration Regulations, whether directly or indirectly. He cannot apply for, obtain, or use any export license, or be involved in negotiations, buying, selling, or any transaction related to exported items covered by the regulations. Marchenko cannot benefit from any transaction involving items exported from the U.S. Restrictions for Others: No person may export or help export any item subject to the regulations to Marchenko. Nobody can help Marchenko get ownership, possession, or control of regulated items. No one can acquire regulated items from Marchenko with knowledge that such items will be exported from the United States. No person can service any regulated item owned or controlled by Marchenko if it involves use of items exported from the United States. Extension of the Order: Any person, firm, corporation, or business linked to Marchenko by ownership, control, position, affiliation, or business connection may also be subject to the order to prevent evasion. Appeal Process: Marchenko may appeal the order to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days and follow the rules in Part 756 of the Regulations. Public Notice: A copy of the order will be delivered to Marchenko and published in the Federal Register. The order is effective immediately and will remain so until July 17, 2034. Issued by: Steven Fisher, Acting Director, Office of Export Enforcement. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Vladimir Kuznetsov Denied Export Privileges by U.S. Government Until 2034 Estimated reading time: 4-6 minutes On April 30, 2024, Vladimir Kuznetsov was convicted in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He was found guilty of violating Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act. This law can be found at 22 U.S.C. 2778. Kuznetsov was found to have exported and tried to export rifle parts and accessories from the United States to Russia. He did this without the needed U.S. government license. The items included one Accuracy International AICS AX MK II rifle chassis, an H-S Precision aluminum rifle stock, a Kinetic Research Group savage 180-Alpha rifle chassis, a Dakota bolt shroud, a Timney Sportsman trigger assembly, many firearm magazines, and other firearms accessories. These are all listed as defense articles on the United States Munitions List. Because of his conviction, Kuznetsov was sentenced to 46 months in prison. He will also have two years of supervised release after prison. Under the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) can deny a person’s export privileges for up to 10 years if they are convicted of crimes like violating Section 38 of the AECA. This is found at 50 U.S.C. 4819(e). The BIS also has the power to cancel any export licenses that the convicted person held. BIS learned of Kuznetsov’s conviction and gave him a chance to send a written statement. As allowed by the Export Administration Regulations, found at 15 CFR 766.25, Kuznetsov could have replied. But he did not send any response to BIS. After reviewing the case, the Acting Director of the Office of Export Enforcement, Steven Fisher, decided to deny Kuznetsov’s export privileges for 10 years from the date of his conviction. The Office of Exporter Services also decided to cancel any export licenses linked to Kuznetsov. The order means that Vladimir Kuznetsov cannot participate in any export activities under U.S. regulations until April 30, 2034. This ban applies to him directly or through anyone acting for him. He cannot apply for export licenses, buy, sell, transport, or use any U.S. export items. He also cannot benefit from any activity involving items regulated by U.S. export laws. No person may export, reexport, or transfer items controlled under these rules to or for Kuznetsov. No one can help Kuznetsov get control or ownership of those items. No one may take any action to get items from Kuznetsov that are subject to U.S. export laws, or help him get those items. Any person, firm, or company related to Kuznetsov by ownership, control, or business ties may also be subject to this order, if needed, to stop any plan to avoid the order. Kuznetsov can appeal this order. He must file his appeal with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security within 45 days. He must follow the rules in Part 756 of the Export Administration Regulations. A copy of the order will be given to Kuznetsov and published in the Federal Register. The order is effective immediately and will last until April 30, 2034. Steven Fisher, Acting Director of the Office of Export Enforcement, signed the order. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Starts Investigation Into Wind Turbine Imports Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has begun an investigation about wind turbines and their parts coming into the United States. The purpose is to find out how these imports may affect national security. The investigation started on August 13, 2025. It is being managed by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). How the Public Can Comment The Department of Commerce wants to hear from the public. People and companies can send in comments, facts, or studies related to the investigation. Comments are due by September 9, 2025. You must submit comments through the Federal rulemaking website, www.regulations.gov. Use the ID BIS-2025-0191 and refer to XRIN 0694-XC133 when you comment. If you want to keep information private, you must clearly mark which parts are confidential. You should also provide a public version without the secret details. This information will be made public unless you follow the correct steps for business confidentiality. What Topics Should Comments Cover? How much wind turbines and their parts the United States needs now and will need in the future. If companies in the United States can make enough of these items. How much the United States depends on other countries to supply these items. If many wind turbines or parts come from just a few countries or suppliers, which could be risky. Whether foreign governments help their companies with unfair subsidies or trade practices. If foreign companies make prices too low because of unfair actions or because their governments make too many wind turbines. If other countries might limit exports or use their control over wind turbines as a weapon. How possible it is to make more wind turbines in the United States and buy fewer from other countries. If current trade policies are helping or hurting U.S. companies. If new measures, like tariffs or limits on imports, are needed for national security. Risks that come from letting foreign companies or countries control parts of the supply chain. If foreign wind turbines or parts can be used in ways that could harm the United States. How to Protect Confidential Information If your comments have confidential business information: Mark those pages “BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.” Give a public version for sharing. Make sure the confidential file name starts with “BC,” and the public file starts with “P.” If you submit comments without using “BC” or “P,” the information may become public on regulations.gov. More Information If you have questions, you can contact Stephen Astle, Director at the Defense Industrial Base Division of BIS, at (202) 482-4506 or by email (provided in the original notice). Details about the investigation and regulations are at www.bis.doc.gov/232. For FOIA requests and to see related records, visit https://efoia.bis.doc.gov/. The notice was signed by Robby S. Saunders, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to More Products Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), published a notice adding new products to its steel and aluminum tariffs. This action follows Presidentially issued Proclamations 10895 and 10896, dated February 10, 2025. New Products Covered BIS added 407 new product codes (called HTSUS codes) to the list of items considered steel and aluminum derivative products. These products will now have the steel and aluminum tariffs applied to them, based on the value of the steel or aluminum content inside each product. For 60 other product codes, BIS did not add them at this time because they are part of ongoing investigations. The full list of new HTSUS codes now covered by the tariffs is listed in the annexes of the notice. When This Starts The new duties take effect for products entered for consumption, or taken out of warehouse for consumption, at or after 12:01 a.m. (Eastern Time) on August 18, 2025. What the Notice Changes Adds hundreds of HTSUS codes to the list of steel and aluminum derivative products. Explains that these products are only subject to extra tariffs for the value of their steel or aluminum content. Other parts of the products will keep their usual tariffs. States that products which entered a U.S. foreign trade zone under “privileged foreign status” before August 18, 2025, are covered unless the steel was melted and poured in the U.S. Makes technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) to clarify tariffs apply to steel or aluminum content only. Lists which tariff codes are changed and what text changes have been made for legal clarity. How This Was Decided President Biden’s Proclamations in February told the Secretary of Commerce to adjust the tariff schedule and create a process to include more steel and aluminum derivative products. BIS was told to publish any changes in the Federal Register. The first round of submissions for new product inclusions opened on May 1, 2025. BIS reviewed public submissions and decided which products to add. About Tariff Application Steel and aluminum tariffs under these rules will be measured based on the steel or aluminum value in each product, not the entire product value. Extra tariffs on non-steel or non-aluminum parts will still apply. For More Details The legal memoranda and the full list of affected product codes (HTSUS codes) are available at: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BIS-2025-0023/document Summary Table of Main Actions 407 new product codes added for steel and aluminum tariffs Other tariffs apply to non-steel and non-aluminum parts 60 codes not included due to ongoing investigations Changes effective August 18, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time Technical clarifications to tariff schedule made Contact Robby S. Saunders, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security, signed the notice on behalf of BIS. The changes are published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 158, pages 40326-40329. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Requests Public Comment on Section 232 National Security Adjustments to Imports Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes What Is the Notice About? The Department of Commerce wants to gather feedback before sending information collections to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These collections are linked to Section 232 National Security Adjustments to Imports. The public and other federal agencies have 60 days to comment on this proposal. The end date for submitting comments is September 30, 2025. Why Is This Happening? Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 lets the Secretary of Commerce check if imports of an article could harm U.S. national security. The Secretary can start these investigations for several reasons, such as a request from an interested party, another agency, or the Secretary themselves. After an investigation starts, the Secretary has 270 days to report to the President with their findings. Then, the President has 90 days to decide if action is needed to “adjust the imports” to protect national security. Presidential Proclamations and Tariffs In February 2025, Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896 were issued. Both proclamations require the Secretary of Commerce to set up a process within 90 days for including more aluminum and steel products in the scope of the Section 232 tariffs. These tariffs were first set up by earlier proclamations from March 2018. Under the new proclamations, the Secretary can add more products to the tariffs on their own. They can also do this if they get a request from a U.S. producer or industry association. To request inclusion, submissions must show that imports of a certain product have gone up in a way that could threaten national security or hurt the goals of the 2018 investigations or related proclamations. How Will Information Be Collected? The information will be collected electronically. Details of the Collection OMB Control Number: 0694-0146 Form Numbers: None Review Type: Regular, with a revision of a current collection Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit groups Estimated Number of Respondents: 250 Estimated Time per Response: 16 hours Estimated Total Annual Burden: 4,000 hours Estimated Total Cost to Public: $176,000 Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary Legal Authority: Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962; Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896 (February 10, 2025) Request for Input The Department is asking for public comments to: Check if the information collection is needed for its work Test the accuracy of their estimates on time and cost Find ways to improve the quality and clarity of the information Suggest ways to lower the reporting burden, such as using automated technology Any comments submitted will be part of the public record. These comments may be shared with the OMB. Personal information may not stay private, so commenters should be careful about what they submit. How to Comment Interested people should send comments by email to Nancy Kook, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security. The subject line should reference OMB Control Number 0694-0146. Do not send confidential or sensitive information. Contact for More Information For more information or questions, people can contact Nancy Kook at 202-482-2440 or by email. Official Filing The notice was filed by Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department. Publication Details Federal Register Volume 90, Number 146, Friday, August 1, 2025, Page 36131. Federal Register Document Number: 2025-14641. BILLING CODE 3510-33-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Announces Meeting on Export Controls for Sensors and Instruments Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has announced a meeting of the Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC). This meeting will take place on July 29, 2025. The meeting will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Both the open and closed parts of the meeting will happen virtually by phone call. SITAC gives advice to the Secretary of Commerce and other officials about export control policies. These controls help keep important technology and information safe. At this meeting, committee members and government representatives will talk about new technical data and information that affects export policy. The meeting has two parts. The first part, from 12:30 p.m. to about 1:30 p.m., is open to the public. This open session will include reports from working groups, general business, and industry presentations. Anyone who wishes to join must register in advance. To join the open session, participants should contact SITAC by email no later than 11:59 p.m. on July 25, 2025. The second part of the meeting, from around 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., will be closed to the public. This is because the committee will discuss matters that are private or sensitive. The closed session will cover discussions about U.S. export controls guidelines and upcoming decisions. This session is closed under rules that protect trade secrets and information that could affect future agency actions. Anyone who needs special help to join the meeting should email SITAC by 11:59 p.m. on July 22, 2025. This will allow time to make proper arrangements. Members of the public can speak during the open session if there is time. The public can also send written statements before or after the meeting. To make sure committee members see public materials, they should be sent by email before the meeting. Anything the public sends will be made public, so it should not have secret or confidential details. Meeting materials from the open session will be posted online at https://tac.bis.doc.gov within 30 days after the meeting. If the meeting is canceled, a notice will be posted on the same website. For more information, people can contact Kevin Coyne, Committee Liaison Officer, by email or phone at 202-482-4933. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Department of Commerce Seeks Comments on Export Control Seminar Survey Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the Department of Commerce, has announced a request for public comments. The request is about its “BIS Program Evaluation” information collection. This is part of the government’s effort to reduce paperwork and improve reporting. The survey helps BIS assess and improve its export control seminars. These seminars teach about export controls under BIS rules. Seminars are held both in-person and online. BIS hosts over 20 seminars each year, inside and outside the United States. The survey is voluntary. People who attend seminars fill out the survey. BIS uses the feedback to make its programs better and more useful for people who export goods. Here are some key facts: The survey can be filled out either online or on paper. The government estimates 3,030 people respond each year. Each response takes about ten minutes to complete. The total time for all responses is about 505 hours per year. There is no cost for people who fill out the survey. The survey is done with the authority of the Government Performance and Results Act. The Department of Commerce wants comments from the public and other agencies. They want advice on: Whether the survey is needed. If the survey is useful. If the time estimates are correct. How to improve the survey. How to make it easier to fill out, including the use of technology. You can send your comments by email to Nancy Kook, the IC Liaison at BIS. Make sure to use OMB Control Number 0694-0125 in your email. Do not send private or sensitive business information with your comments. All comments will become public records. The Department might publish your comment and personal information. If you want your information kept private, you can ask, but the Department cannot promise to do so. Send your comments by August 19, 2025. For questions, contact Nancy Kook at 202-482-2440 or by email. This notice was filed by Sheleen Dumas, the Departmental PRA Compliance Officer at the Commerce Department. [Federal Register Volume 90, Number 117 (Friday, June 20, 2025)] Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

New U.S. Tariffs on Steel Products Begin June 23, 2025 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Department of Commerce announced new rules for importing steel and some steel products into the United States. These new rules start on June 23, 2025. The action follows Proclamation 10896 from the President on February 10, 2025. What Are the New Rules? Starting June 23, 2025, certain products made with steel will have new tariffs. A tariff is a tax on imports. These tariffs apply when these items are brought into the U.S. for people to use or sold from a warehouse. Which Products Have Tariffs Now? Here are the products that will now have steel tariffs: Combined refrigerator-freezers (HTSUS 8418.10.00) Small and large dryers (HTSUS 8451.21.00 and 8451.29.00) Washing machines (HTSUS 8450.11.00 and 8450.20.00) Dishwashers (HTSUS 8422.11.00) Chest and upright freezers (HTSUS 8418.30.00 and 8418.40.00) Cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens (HTSUS 8516.60.40) Food waste disposals (HTSUS 8509.80.20) Welded wire racks (HTSUS 9403.99.9020) The tariff will be added based on the value of the steel inside these products. Are There Any Exceptions? If the steel came from the United States and was melted and poured here, then made into these products in another country, the tariff does not apply. This also applies to items brought into U.S. foreign trade zones before June 23, 2025. Products listed under 9403.99.9020 may also have tariffs for aluminum content if affected by earlier rules. What Stays the Same? All other rules for steel and steel products in Annex 1 remain the same. Why These Changes? These changes make the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States match recent Presidential orders. The rules are published by the Bureau of Industry and Security. For more information, see the official notice from the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 114, dated June 16, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.