Checked fact 498215 Nov 2026Laws and rulings
BIS's guidance dated 31 May 2026 says a licence is required to export advanced computing items to entities headquartered in Country Group D:5 or Macau, or with an ultimate parent company headquartered in Country Group D:5 or Macau, even if the entities themselves are located outside Country Group D:5 or Macau.
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a license is required to export advanced computing items to entities headquartered in Country Group D:5 (see supplement no. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR parts 730-774)) or Macau or with an ultimate parent company headquartered in Country Group D:5 or Macau - even if the entities themselves are located outside Country Group D:5 or Macau.
What the source said when we opened it, on 14 Nov 2026.
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Guidance Regarding Enforcement of License Requirements for Advanced Computing Items for Entities Headquartered in Country Group D:5 and Macau
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