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Relevant to AI governance discussions around compute controls; BIS export restrictions on advanced chips (e.g., A100, H100 rules) are a key policy lever in slowing adversarial AI development and shaping the global compute landscape.

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Summary

This U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) page provides regulatory guidance on export controls relevant to semiconductors and advanced technologies, administered in the interest of national security. It serves as a reference point for understanding how U.S. policy restricts the diffusion of critical technologies, including AI-relevant compute hardware, to adversarial or controlled entities.

Key Points

•BIS administers export controls on semiconductors and other dual-use technologies to protect U.S. national security interests.
•The page links to key regulatory resources governing technology exports, relevant to AI chip supply chain and compute governance.
•Section 232 national security investigations into semiconductors reflect growing concern over foreign dependency in critical tech sectors.
•Export control frameworks directly shape the global availability of advanced AI training hardware and chip manufacturing equipment.
•BIS policies are a primary mechanism through which the U.S. government attempts to slow adversarial AI capabilities development.

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# Advancing national security through technology leadership and vigilant export controls

[Learn About BIS](https://www.bis.gov/about-bis)

### Quick links

- [Export Administration Regulations](https://www.bis.gov/regulations/ear)
- [Classify your item](https://www.bis.gov/licensing/classify-your-item)
- [Country guidance](https://www.bis.gov/licensing/country-guidance)
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## Special Issues

- #### Suspension Related to Cuban-Owned Banks







Effective March 4, 2026, BIS has suspended the availability of License Exception Support for the Cuban People (SCP) under § 740.21(b)(1) for any export, reexport, or transfer involving the deposit of foreign funds into a Cuban‑owned bank. BIS determined that such transactions present an unacceptable risk of primarily benefiting the Cuban government and its military or intelligence services. This suspension does not apply to transactions that avoid Cuban banks, such as those routed through third‑country financial institutions, nor to shipments already en route by March 4, 2026, if completed by April 3, 2026. Exporters remain responsible for ensuring full compliance with § 740.21 and all SCP conditions before proceeding.



[SCP Gas/Petroleum/Banks FAQ](https://www.bis.gov/media/documents/030426-scp-gas-petroleum-bank-faq.pdf)

[Cuba Export Control Guidance](https://www.bis.gov/licensing/country-guidance/cuba-export-controls)

- #### Exports of U.S.-Origin Gas and Petroleum Products to Cuba







BIS has updated its guidance regarding the availability of License Exception SCP for exports and reexports of U.S.-origin gas and other petroleum products to eligible Cuban private sector entities and to individual Cuban consumers. Certain transactions that meet SCP terms may be authorized without a license, and applications that otherwise qualify will be returned without action with instruction to use the exception. Exporters are responsible for ensuring that all SCP conditions are met and should carefully review § 740.21 before proceeding.



[SCP Gas/Petroleum/Banks FAQ](https://www.bis.gov/media/documents/030426-scp-gas-

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