State, BIS Begin Reviews of Recent Export Control Changes for Explosives, Protective Equipment and Electronics

The State Department and the Bureau of Industry and Security are beginning concurrent reviews of several recently updated categories of export controls covering explosives and energetic materials, protective equipment and military electronics. State’s inquiry is focused on whether revised U.S. Munitions List categories V, X and XI remain clear and up to date, it said in a notice. The BIS inquiry focuses on the clarity and usability of new 600-series export controls created for dual-use items moved over from those three categories to the Commerce Control List, BIS said. Comments to both agencies are due April 13.