China implements new export controls on antimony and superhard materials
Date of publication: September 17th, 2024
On August 15, 2024, China's Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 33, detailing new export controls on antimony-related items and superhard materials. The measures, set to take effect on September 15, 2024, aim to safeguard national security, protect national interests, and fulfil international non-proliferation obligations.
Below is a table summarizing the controlled items and their corresponding HS codes, which cannot be exported without permission/license:
Category | Item | HS Code |
|---|---|---|
Antimony-related items | Antimony ore and raw materials | 2617101000, 2617109001, 2617109090, 2830902000 |
Antimony-related items | Antimony metal and its products | 8110101000, 8110102000, 8110200000, 8110900000 |
Antimony-related items | Antimony oxides | 2825800010 |
Antimony-related items | Trimethyl antimony, triethyl antimony, and other organic antimony compounds | 2931900032 |
Antimony-related items | Antimony antimonide | 2850009020 |
Antimony-related items | Indium antimonide | 2853909031 |
Superhard materials-related items | Six-sided top press equipment | 8479899956 |
Superhard materials-related items | Special key parts for six-sided top presses | 8479909020, 9032899094 |
Superhard materials-related items | Microwave plasma chemical vapor (MPCVD) equipment | 8479899957 |
Superhard materials-related items | Diamond window materials | 7104911010 |
The announcement also includes controls on certain technologies related to antimony smelting and separation, as well as the synthesis and manufacturing processes for artificial diamond and cubic boron nitride single crystals using six-sided top presses.
Export licensing procedure
Exporters need to fulfil the following requirements to obtain the export license.
Step | Procedure | Details |
|---|---|---|
1 | Submit Application | Export application form for dual-use items and technologies to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) through provincial commerce authorities. |
2 | Required Documents | 1. Export contract or agreement 2. Technical description or test report 3. Certification of end-user and end-user 4. Introduction of importer and end-user 5. Identification documents of applicant’s legal representative principal business manager, and person handling the business |
3 | MOC Examination | If approved, Ministry of Commerce issues an export license for dual-use items and technologies. |
4 | Customs Formalities | Exporter presents export license to customs and goes through customs formalities. Customs conducts inspection and release procedures based on the export license. |
5 | Penalties for Non-Compliance | Impose administrative penalties for exporting without permission, exporting beyond the scope of the license, or other illegal circumstances. Pursue criminal responsibility if a crime is constituted. |
This new regulation underscores China's commitment to responsible trade practices and international security cooperation, while also asserting control over strategic materials and technologies.
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