BIS Extends Pause on Export Control 50% Rule to January 2027

On November 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule in the Federal Register extending the pause on its export control “50% rule” for affiliates of certain Entity List companies until January 10, 2027. The pause had been scheduled to end on November 9.

The extension is intended to support U.S.-China economic and trade talks while giving exporters and global supply chains more time to prepare for compliance. Its immediate effect is to postpone the rule’s scheduled return; the extension itself does not establish what will happen after January 10.

For exporters, the additional time may allow further review of business relationships potentially affected by the rule. Companies involved in supply chains connected to listed entities may also have more time to assess how a future resumption could affect transactions. The longer-term impact will depend on subsequent regulatory developments and the outcome of the trade talks.