Imports, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), New Regulations

BIS Issues Two General Authorizations and More FAQs on the Connected Vehicles Rule

ArentFox Schiff on 7/1/2025

On June 11, the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the release of two General Authorizations, accompanied by additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the January 16...more

Eleven New Steel Derivatives Added to 50% Section 232 Tariffs Beginning June 23

Husch Blackwell LLP on 6/13/2025

In a notice dated June 12, 2025, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security announced that it is adding 11 new HTS subheadings to the list of derivative products subject to the 50% Section 232 steel tariffs...more

BIS Issues Long-Awaited FAQs on the Connected Vehicles Rule — But Questions About the Scope of the Rule Still Remain

ArentFox Schiff on 5/9/2025

On April 28, the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the long anticipated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the January 16 Information and Communication Technology and Services...more

New Restrictions on Vehicle Connectivity Systems and Automated Driving Systems with Links to China and Russia

Frost Brown Todd on 5/2/2025

On January 16, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) introduced significant changes to 15 CFR Part 791 focused on mitigating national security risks associated with information and communications technology and...more

Aluminum Section 232 Derivatives List Modified to Add Empty Aluminum Cans and Cans of Beer

Husch Blackwell LLP on 4/3/2025

On April 2, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued a draft Federal Register notice adding cans of beer and empty aluminum cans to the list of aluminum “derivative” products subject to...more

New U.S. Regulations on Vehicle Connectivity and Automated Driving Systems: Compliance Starts Now!

Miller Canfield on 3/17/2025

Starting today, March 17, 2025, new U.S. regulations impose sweeping restrictions on the importation and sale of connected vehicles (CV) and related components with ties to China and Russia....more