Data / Federal rules / 2026-00789
Revision to License Review Policy for Advanced Computing Commodities
The Industry and Security Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 15, 2026. It took effect on January 15, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is revising its license review policy for exports of certain semiconductors to China and Macau--changing it from a presumption of denial to a case-by-case review. The semiconductors covered by this rule are the Nvidia H200 and its equivalents, as well as less advanced chips--provided that (1) the semiconductors are commercially available in the United States at the time of publication of this rule and (2) the exporter certifies that: there is sufficient supply of this product in the United States; production of this product for exports to China will not divert global foundry capacity for similar or more advanced products for end users in the United States; the recipient has demonstrated sufficient security procedures; and the item undergoes independent, third-party testing in the United States to verify its performance specifications.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-00789
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau
- Published
- January 15, 2026
- Takes effect
- January 15, 2026
- Dates
- Effective date: The effective date of this rule is January 15, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 260112-0028
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0694-AK43
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 748
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Exports; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Terrorism
- Pages
- 6
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