US Affiliates Rule suspension ends in November, widening export-license checks

A law-firm alert dated August 31, 2026 says the Commerce Department's Affiliates Rule returns when its one-year suspension ends in November 2026. The rule extends Entity List and related licensing requirements to foreign entities that are at least 50% owned by listed parties. The alert does not quantify any effect on KLA, but chip-equipment makers with China-based customers could face broader license checks once it applies again.

• Suspension took effect November 10, 2025, for one year
• The rule was first published September 29, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 47201)
• Covers entities at least 50% owned by Entity List, MEU List or certain SDN List parties
• Reinstatement is set for November 2026; the alert gives no new effective date