Export-Control Expansion Paused Again, Because Bureaucracy Loves a Timeout
Published Date: 11/9/2026
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Summary
The Bureau of Industry and Security is hitting the pause button again on new rules that would expand export controls to affiliates of certain listed companies. This suspension, originally set to end in November 2026, now lasts until January 10, 2027. If you’re involved with these companies, no new restrictions kick in during this extra break—giving everyone more time to prepare without any immediate cost changes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Suspension Extended to January 10, 2027
If your company is an affiliate of a listed foreign entity, the planned expansion of end‑user export controls will not take effect until January 10, 2027. The prior suspension that would have ended November 9, 2026 is extended, so no new restrictions from that interim final rule apply during this extension.
Paperwork Burdens Remain Unchanged
BIS states it estimates no changes to the following OMB‑approved information collections because of the continued suspension: 0694-0088 (29.7 minutes per submission), 0694-0096 (less than 1 minute), 0607-0152 (3 minutes per submission), and 0694-0134 (15 hours per electronic submission). Those burden hour estimates remain in effect while the license requirements and related provisions are stayed.
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