BIS Relaxes Advanced Chip Export Controls to China via Case-by-Case Review
BIS is changing its license review policy for certain semiconductors (Nvidia H200 equivalents and less advanced chips) to China and Macau from presumption of denial to case-by-case review, conditional on domestic supply certification and third-party testing. The policy takes effect immediately upon publication.
What changed
Bureau of Industry and Security published a trade-policy record: BIS is changing its license review policy for certain semiconductors (Nvidia H200 equivalents and less advanced chips) to China and Macau from presumption of denial to case-by-case review, conditional on domestic supply certification and third-party testing. The policy takes effect immediately upon publication.
Procedural posture
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Affected scope
HS scope: 85; countries: CN, MO; instruments: Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Practical impact
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