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Stay informed about the latest updates on bis.gov. Explore new content, enhancements, and tools, and provide feedback to help us improve your website experience.

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About the latest release

The latest website release, deployed on March 13, 2025, includes the successful migration of key legacy pages such as Federal Register Notices, Advisory Opinions, the Denied Persons List, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Email notifications, BIS forms and more.

Additionally, we’ve introduced new interactive tools to enhance your experience. These tools feature advanced filter and search functionality, making it easier and more efficient to navigate three key supplements of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Helpful tutorials

Videos are current as of March 2025.

  • Overview

    In this video, we'll review an overview of the latest updates to bis.gov, including faster load times, improved global search, and new features. We'll also show you how to provide feedback and help improve the site.

  • Interactive Commerce Control List (CCL)

    • Search and filter Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) within the category and product groups of the Commerce Control List, Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 of the EAR.
    • Access this tool in the Licensing section under Classify your item.

  • Interactive Commerce Country Chart

    • Filter the destination(s) you plan to export to and review the Reasons for Control listed in the Commerce Country Chart, Supplement No. 1 to Part 738 of the EAR. 
    • Access this tool in the Licensing section under Country guidance.

  • Interactive Country Groups

  • Federal Register Notice Table

    • Explore BIS Federal Register Notices from 2002 to present and discover the new features that make it easier to review and stay up-to-date on regulatory changes.

    • Access this table from the News & Updates global drop-down menu.

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Share your website experience. Submit anonymous feedback using the "Tell us how we can improve" form at the bottom of the screen or send an email to [email protected] for a response. We regularly review your feedback to help prioritize and adjust our website to better serve the export community.