October 2025 — The FCC moved to close loopholes in its Covered List rules and launched “Operation Clean Carts” against the illegal online sale of banned Hikvision and Dahua equipment.
What happened
On October 7, 2025, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the agency would vote to extend Covered List restrictions to previously authorized equipment models and covered component parts, closing a gap that had applied only to new Huawei, Hikvision and similar gear. Days later, the FCC reported that its Operation Clean Carts effort had prompted major online retailers to remove several million listings for prohibited equipment, including Hikvision and Dahua security cameras.
Why it matters
Extending restrictions to previously authorized equipment and component-level parts closes a significant compliance gap that had allowed legacy-authorized Hikvision and Dahua products to remain in the US market despite the broader ban.
Security and infrastructure impact
Integrators and end users still operating legacy Hikvision or Dahua video systems in the US — including in schools and commercial facilities with federal funding ties — should reassess compliance exposure, since enforcement has moved from new-model bans toward broader supply-chain and resale restrictions.
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