U.S. BIS amends Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding entities in China, Turkey, and UAE to Entity List
For activities contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce today released a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 26 entities and 3 addresses in China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Entity List. These additions are based on determinations that the entities have acted contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.
The final rule, effective October 8, 2025, includes a savings clause allowing shipments en route as of October 8, 2025, under previous license eligibility to proceed if completed by November 7, 2025.
Background
The Entity List identifies entities for which there is reasonable cause to believe that the entities have been involved, are involved, or pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. The EAR impose additional license requirements on, and limit the availability of, most license exceptions for exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) when a listed entity is a party to the transaction.