A Bureau of Industry and Security rule released last week (see 2403290060) that updated and corrected portions of the agency’s October semiconductor export controls (see 2310170055) also added a new license exception and offered clarifications to export guidance issued by BIS over the last year. The changes take effect April 4, and comments are due by April 29.
The European Parliament last week gave its initial approval for a new set of rules that could “overhaul” the bloc’s customs system, including by creating a single Customs Data Hub that will allow traders to submit all customs information on imports (see 2305170031). Parliament -- which adopted the “first reading position” for the rules 486-19, with 97 abstentions -- will continue discussing the changes after the upcoming parliamentary elections in June.
The Bureau of Industry and Security this week expanded its export controls against Russia and Belarus to cover a broader range of items and Harmonized System codes, including more industrial materials and aircraft parts. The agency also added new controls to better restrict exports used in Iran’s drone production, revised the de minimis treatment for certain military and spacecraft-related items, added a new license requirement exclusion and more.