Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced a one-year suspension of the "Affiliates Rule" related to export controls, while also removing Arrow Electronics' Chinese and Hong Kong entities from the Entity List [1][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - BIS has decided to suspend the implementation of the "Affiliates Rule" for one year, starting from November 10, 2025, to November 9, 2026, after which the rule will be indefinitely extended unless further changes are made [1]. - The removal of Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd. and six associated Hong Kong entities from the Entity List indicates a significant regulatory shift [3][7]. Group 2: Company Background and Compliance - Prior to the official announcement, BIS granted Arrow Electronics a temporary license to resume normal transactions with its Chinese affiliates, effective until February 14, 2026, or the date of the official announcement [4]. - Arrow Electronics has provided detailed transaction tracking and compliance documentation to demonstrate that it is not involved in the procurement of electronic components for drone systems linked to the Houthi movement in Iran [5][6]. Group 3: Misidentification Issues - The vice president of Arrow Electronics indicated that the entity listed as "Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd." is likely a counterfeit company misusing the Arrow brand name, rather than a legitimate subsidiary [4][8]. - BIS has retained the listing of the alleged counterfeit entity while removing the legitimate Arrow entities, highlighting the complexities in regulatory identification [8].
移除“李逵”,保留“李鬼”!美国BIS将6家中企移出实体清单