COMMERCE DEPARTMENT EASES EXPORT CONTROLS ON SYRIA
October 22, 2025
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On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security published a final rule easing U.S. export controls for certain items to Syria, expanding existing license exceptions to include exports to Syria, and modifying license review policies for Syria. The final rule removes the general policy of denial and replaces it with a presumption of approval for certain commercial exports and reexports.
- The following license exceptions are now applicable to Syria:
- Consumer communications devices
- Temporary imports, exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country)
- Servicing and replacement of parts and equipment
- Governments, international organizations, international inspections under the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the International Space Station
- Technology and software
- Baggage
- Aircraft, vessel, and spacecraft
Please be advised that the final rule does not lift the military embargo applicable to Syria nor does it provide relief to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad or other persons BIS considers a threat to peace, security, or stability in the region.
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