BIS Initiates 232 Investigations of Pharmaceuticals and Semiconductors | Customs & International Trade Law Blog

The U.S. Division of Commerce Bureau of Business and Safety (BIS) introduced the initiation of investigations into the consequences on U.S. nationwide safety of imports of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical substances and imports of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing tools.

The idea of the investigations is Part 232 of the Commerce Growth Act of 1962. Underneath Part 232, the president can prohibit imports of merchandise which can be discovered to threaten to impair nationwide safety.

On April 16, BIS revealed two federal register notices (prescription drugs, semiconductors) looking for public remark. Feedback are due Might 7, 2025.

Prescription drugs and Pharmaceutical Substances

The scope of the pharmaceutical investigation covers prescription drugs and pharmaceutical substances, together with:

Completed drug merchandise
Medical countermeasures
Essential inputs similar to lively pharmaceutical substances
Key beginning supplies, and spinoff merchandise of these objects

Amongst different info, BIS is especially considering feedback that deal with:

Demand for prescription drugs and pharmaceutical substances in the US
The extent to which home manufacturing of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical substances can meet home demand
The function of international provide chains, notably of main exporters, in assembly United States demand for prescription drugs and pharmaceutical substances
The impression of international authorities subsidies and predatory commerce practices on United States prescription drugs trade competitiveness
Whether or not further measures, together with tariffs or quotas, are essential to guard nationwide safety

events could submit a remark on this continuing on or earlier than Might 7, 2025 at Rules.gov utilizing ID BIS-2025-0022.

Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Gear

The scope of the semiconductor investigation covers semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing tools, and their spinoff merchandise, together with:

Semiconductor substrates and naked wafers
Legacy chips
Modern chips
Microelectronics
SME elements

Amongst different info, BIS is especially considering feedback that deal with:

Demand for semiconductors in the US
The extent to which home manufacturing of semiconductors can or is anticipated to have the ability to meet home demand
The impression of international authorities subsidies and predatory commerce practices on United States semiconductor and SME trade competitiveness
Whether or not further measures, together with tariffs or quotas, are essential to guard nationwide safety

events could submit a remark on this continuing on or earlier than Might 7, 2025 at Rules.gov utilizing ID BIS-2025-0021.

Make Your Voice Heard by Submitting a Remark

These investigations could yield new tariffs on some or all the merchandise into consideration. If your online business includes the importation of pharmaceutical or semiconductor merchandise coated on this continuing, think about submitting a remark. Diaz Commerce Legislation might help you draft and file a remark and/or aid you perceive how this rule could impression your online business.

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