Revisions to the Entity List
Published Date: 1/6/2025
Rule
Summary
The U.S. government just added 13 companies from China, Burma, and Pakistan to a special watchlist called the Entity List because they’re seen as risks to national security or foreign policy. Starting January 6, 2025, these companies will face tougher rules when dealing with U.S. exports, making it harder for them to get certain goods. The update also cleans up some confusing language to keep trade smooth for everyone else.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
13 Foreign Entities Added; Exports Now Licensed
If you export U.S.-origin items, the Department of Commerce added 13 companies to the Entity List effective January 6, 2025 (11 in China, 1 in Burma, 1 in Pakistan). Exports, reexports, or in-country transfers of all items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to these entities now require a license, and license applications will be reviewed under a presumption of denial.
Short Transition Window for In-Transit Shipments
If a shipment of items affected by this rule was already en route aboard a carrier to a port of export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) on January 6, 2025, it may proceed under the previous license exception or NLR eligibility until February 5, 2025. Any such items not actually exported, reexported, or transferred before midnight on February 5, 2025, will require a license under the new rule.
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