BIS extends authorized IC designer application deadline to December 31, 2026 | Certivo Regulations

BIS extends authorized IC designer application deadline to December 31, 2026

Announced
Apr 9, 2026
Effective
Apr 7, 2026
Implementation
Apr 7, 2026

Description

BIS issued a final rule extending the deadline for authorized IC designer status applications from April 13, 2026 to December 31, 2026. After December 31, 2026, applicants may be considered authorized IC designers for 180 days while their applications are processed. This affects ECCN 3A090.a and front-end fabricator due diligence requirements under the advanced computing integrated circuit controls.

Sources

Official Extension of Authorized Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer Status and Application Deadline

Key Findings

BIS extends authorized IC designer application deadline to December 31, 2026