Reminder: Restrictions on Export Controls to Pakistan

Final rule on new controls to Pakistan

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published a final rule imposing new controls on exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) involving 6 key categories of items to Pakistan to address diversion concerns. BIS has determined that these items have been sought by entities on the Entity List, as well as front companies acting on their behalf. Controlling such items on a countrywide basis will allow the U.S. Government to review proposed transactions to mitigate the risk of diversion to an end use or end user of concern, while facilitating trade for legitimate commercial and civil end uses.

The items controlled in this rule are listed on the Commerce Control List under Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 1B999, 2A992, 2B999,1 3A992, 3A999, and 6A996. Items that fall within the scope of these ECCNs include the following:

• Particle accelerators
• Certain stainless or alloy pipes and valves
• Certain pumps and welders
• Oscilloscopes
• Chromatographs and spectrometers
• Magnetometers

A BIS license will now be required to export, reexport, or transfer items (in-country) under these six ECCNs to or within Pakistan. License exception availability is limited. 

What does that mean for you?

• Shipments destined to Pakistan might subject to export license controls.
• Exporters shall be aware of these new controlled items if you have export shipments going to Pakistan.

If you require Trade Advisory support, reach out to a member of the Crane Worldwide Logistics team