On Apr. 16, US BIS sought comments on security impact of imports.
US BIS issued request for comments on impact of semiconductor imports on security.
Follows US BIS Dec. 2024 new controls on semiconductors to China, see #235371.
Background
Investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and derivative products.
Includes semiconductor substrates and bare wafers, leading-edge chips, legacy chips, microelectronics, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME) components.
Derivative products include downstream products that contain semiconductor.
The investigation initiated under Section 232 of Trade expansion act (19 USC 1862).
Comments Sought
Interested in comments and information directed at the criteria listed in 15 CFR 705.4.
Including current and projected demand for semiconductors and SME in the US.
Role of foreign fabrication and assembly, test, packaging facilities in meeting demand.
Concentration of US semiconductors and SME imports from a small number of fabrication facilities and the associated risks; role of foreign fabrication and assembly.
Impact of foreign government subsidies and predatory trade practices on the industry.
Economic impact of artificially suppressed prices due to foreign unfair trade practices.
Potential for export restrictions by foreign nations, including the ability of foreign nations to weaponize their control over semiconductors and SME supply chains.
Feasibility of increasing domestic capacity to reduce import reliance, impact of current trade policy on domestic production, and whether additional measures are needed.
Consultation
Written comments must be received on or before May 7, 2025.
