In brief On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “Commission”) added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the Covered List. This placement bars new foreign-produced models from obtaining the equipment authorization required for lawful importation and marketing of radiofrequency devices unless the FCC grants Conditional Approval. This action effectuates two National Security Determinations (NSDs) that a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency body delivered to the FCC on July 27, 2026.1 Each NSD…
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On July 10, 2026, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final…
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