BIS Reaches Administrative Enforcement Settlement with Plexon, Inc.

BIS has charged Plexon, Inc. with eight violations of the Export Administration Regulations for exporting neural recording systems and accessories, valued at approximately $178,721, to China’s Academy of Military Medical Sciences (AMMS) without the required BIS authorization. AMMS had been on the BIS Entity List since December 2021 due to its alleged support for Chinese military end uses, including purported brain-control weaponry. The case underscores the importance of end-user screening and export license controls, particularly for emerging technologies with potential military applications. BIS is seeking administrative sanctions, including potentially significant civil penalties and denial of export privileges.