Steel Import Taxes Implemented February to Bolster American Workers

2026-06161 — Aviastar-TU, 5 b. 7 Leningradsky prospect g. Moskva, 125040, Moscow, Russia; Order Renewing Temporary Denial of Export Privileges

Aviastar-TU, a company in Moscow, Russia, is still banned from exporting certain goods because they keep breaking the rules. The U.S. government has renewed this export ban again to stop more violations and protect public safety. This means Aviastar-TU can’t sell or ship restricted items to the U.S. for now, and the ban will stay in place until further notice.

2026-06120 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Technology Letter of Explanation

The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a form called the Technology Letter of Explanation, which helps officials decide if certain U.S. technology exports are safe and legal. This affects companies exporting sensitive tech and aims to keep national security strong without adding extra hassle. Comments are open until May 29, 2026, with no new fees involved.

2026-05902 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Miscellaneous Licensing and Reporting Responsibilities and Enforcement

The Department of Commerce is asking for approval to keep collecting information from businesses about export licenses and reports, with no changes to current rules. Over 2 million businesses are involved, spending from a few seconds up to 4 hours on these tasks. This helps protect U.S. national security and keeps export activities clear and legal, with a 30-day public comment window open now.

2025-23123 — In the Matter of: Arthur Ching-Fu Gau, 8802 South Feliz Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284; Order Denying Export Privileges

Arthur Ching-Fu Gau from Tempe, AZ, got caught sending secret tech info to China without permission. Because of this, the government is banning him from exporting stuff for 4 years starting from his 2022 conviction. Plus, any export licenses he had are now canceled—no more sneaky shipments for a while!

2025-23118 — In the Matter of Marco Antonio Santillan Valencia, 12904 Foxley Drive, Whittier, CA 90602; Order Denying Export Privileges

Marco Antonio Santillan Valencia from Whittier, CA, got caught and convicted for trying to illegally send guns and ammo to Mexico. Because of this, the government is banning him from exporting anything for 10 years starting from his conviction date. This means no export licenses for him, and he’s also serving time in prison and supervised release.

2025-19846 — One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities

The government is hitting pause for one year on new rules that would make companies owned by certain listed entities follow extra controls. This means businesses linked to these special groups won’t face new restrictions until November 9, 2026. If you’re a company affected, you get a breather before any new rules kick in, giving everyone more time to adjust without extra costs right now.

Previous: 2025-03596 — Implementation of Duties on Aluminum Pursuant to Proclamation 10895 Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

Starting February 10, 2025, the U.S. is adding new import taxes on aluminum to protect American businesses. These changes affect anyone bringing aluminum into the country and update the official tariff rules. Importers should get ready for these new costs and rules that kick in right away.

Next: 2025-03613 — Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Preliminary Results of the Administrative Review; 2023

The U.S. is checking if Canadian softwood lumber sellers sold their wood for less than fair prices during 2023. This review could mean changes in import duties, affecting Canadian lumber companies and U.S. buyers. Stay tuned for updates that might impact prices and trade rules soon!