Public Input Sought on PPE Imports' National Security Risks
Published Date: 9/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is checking if importing PPE, medical supplies, and equipment affects our national security. If you make, sell, or use these products, now’s your chance to share your thoughts by sending in comments before the deadline. This could lead to new rules that might change how these important items come into the country and impact prices or availability.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
PPE and Medical Imports Under Review
On September 2, 2025 the Department of Commerce opened a Section 232 investigation into imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment (including devices). The investigation could lead to new import rules that change how these products come into the country and that may affect prices or availability for makers, sellers, and users.
Stakeholders Invited To Submit Comments
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is asking interested parties to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information relevant to the Section 232 investigation. If you make, sell, or use PPE or medical supplies, you can send information to BIS to share your views on the investigation.
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