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BIS Drafting Proposed 'Enhancements' to License Exception STA

The Bureau of Industry and Security is drafting a proposed rule that could make “enhancements” to and simplify License Exception Strategic Trade Authorization, which authorizes certain exports to trusted U.S. allies if the foreign importer certifies that they won’t reexport…

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the item outside a list of STA countries. BIS sent the rule for interagency review Sept. 8. The agency has said it wants more exporters to use the license exception, which could help expedite certain exports and reduce workload for the government (see 2209280042).