Since 2023, China has tightened strategic mineral export controls in consecutive rounds. From gallium and germanium to rare earths, from tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, and indium to graphite and superhard materials β export enterprises must accurately determine whether their products fall within the scope of controls. This article provides a complete HS code quick reference table and determination process.
I. Control Timeline
| Date | Event | Affected Categories |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | First round of controls | Gallium, germanium (key semiconductor materials) |
| 2023 | Graphite controls | High-purity/high-density graphite |
| 2024 | Antimony added to list | Antimony-related items |
| 2024.08 | Superhard materials controls | Synthetic diamond/CBN |
| 2025.02 | π΄ 25 rare metals controls | Tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, indium and products |
| 2025.10 | Dual-use items list updated | Includes rare earths, lithium battery manufacturing technology |
| 2025.11 | Partial suspension (until 2026.11) | Superhard materials, some rare earths, lithium battery equipment |
II. Tungsten-Related Items HS Code Quick Reference
| Item | HS Code |
|---|---|
| Ammonium paratungstate | 2841801000 |
| Tungsten oxide | 2825901200 / 2825901910 / 2825901920 |
| Tungsten carbide (non-1C226 controlled) | 2849902000 |
| Solid tungsten and alloys (Wβ₯97%) | 8101940001 / 8101991001 / 8101999001 |
| Production technology and data | β |
III. Bismuth/Tellurium/Molybdenum/Indium HS Code Quick Reference
| Metal | Typical Items | Key HS Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Bismuth | Bismuth metal and products/bismuth germanate/triphenylbismuth | 8106101091 / 2841900041 / 2931900032 |
| Tellurium | Tellurium metal/cadmium telluride | 2804500001 / 2842902000 |
| Molybdenum | Molybdenum powder (Moβ₯97%, particle size β€50ΞΌm) | 8102100001 |
| Indium | Indium phosphide/trimethylindium/triethylindium | 2853904051 / 2931900032 |
IV. Export Determination Process
- Check HS Code β Is it within the controlled codes listed above?
- Check Dual-Use Items List β Is it in the latest MOFCOM list?
- Confirm Technical Parameters β Do purity/particle size/density meet control thresholds?
- Check Suspension List β Is it within the 2025.11 suspension scope (valid until 2026.11)?
- Apply for License β Submit dual-use items export license application to MOFCOM
V. FAQ
Q: I export LED lamp beads (containing trace gallium). Do I need a license?
A: Controls target “gallium-related items” (such as gallium metal, gallium arsenide substrates), not finished products containing gallium. LED lamp beads themselves are not within the control scope.
Q: Will the controls suspended in 2025.11 be reinstated in 2026.11?
A: Suspension does not equal abolition. They may resume upon expiry in November 2026; cross-period contracts require risk assessment.
Q: Do tungsten steel milling cutters (containing tungsten carbide) require a license?
A: The control scope covers “tungsten carbide (non-1C226 controlled)” raw materials; finished tool products are generally not restricted. However, export in tungsten carbide powder form requires verification.
VI. Further Reading
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