US Commerce Department Revises Semiconductor Export Controls

The updated entity list narrows lithography restrictions while broadening advanced-node fabrication licencing requirements.

Jonathan Reyes

UG Washington Bureau

10 Jul 2026

9 min read

United States

Photograph · UG Editorial

Washington — The Bureau of Industry and Security published a Federal Register notice revising licencing thresholds for advanced semiconductor equipment.

SemiconductorsExport Controls

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