General Authorizations

Overview

If you are a Vehicle Connectivity System (VCS) hardware importer or a connected vehicle manufacturer, you may rely on General Authorizations issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) to engage in an otherwise prohibited transaction pursuant to 15 C.F.R. § 791.306 if you meet the stated requirements or conditions identified in the below General Authorization Letter and are not subject to one, or more, of the following restrictions:

1. BIS has notified, either directly or through an Advisory Opinion, that you are not eligible for a General Authorization; or
2. You are owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of the PRC or Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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