商务部、海关总署连发4则公告

Core Points - The Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs announced export controls on superhard materials, rare earth equipment and raw materials, heavy rare earths, lithium batteries, and artificial graphite anode materials, effective from November 8, 2025 [22][27] - The export control measures are in accordance with the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and are aimed at maintaining national security and fulfilling international non-proliferation obligations [22][27] Group 1: Superhard Materials - Export controls will be implemented on artificial diamond micro-powder with an average particle size less than or equal to 50 μm and artificial diamond single crystals with an average particle size greater than 50 μm and less than or equal to 500 μm [1] - Specific characteristics for controlled items include diamond wire saws and diamond grinding wheels with defined parameters such as wire diameter and average particle size [1][2] Group 2: Rare Earth Equipment and Raw Materials - Export controls will apply to various rare earth production and processing equipment, including centrifuge extraction equipment and ion-type rare earth ore intelligent continuous impurity removal equipment [3][4] - The announcement includes detailed specifications for controlled items such as roasting kilns, extraction tanks, and various types of furnaces used in rare earth processing [3][4][5] Group 3: Heavy Rare Earths - Export controls will be placed on materials related to holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, and ytterbium, including metals, alloys, compounds, and various forms of target materials [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] - The controlled items encompass a wide range of applications, including magnetic materials and crystal materials [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][20] Group 4: Lithium Batteries and Graphite Anode Materials - Export controls will be enforced on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with a weight energy density greater than or equal to 300 Wh/kg, along with equipment used in their manufacturing [22][23] - Specific controls will also apply to positive electrode materials, including lithium iron phosphate and ternary precursor materials, as well as artificial and natural graphite anode materials [22][25][26]