China Temporarily Suspends Key 2025 Export-Control Announcements

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) have suspended several major export-control rules for 2025, following the release of Announcement No. 70 of 2025 on November 7, 2025. The move pauses the enforcement of Announcements 55, 56, 57, 58, 61, and 62, all of which introduced tightened export restrictions on dual-use goods, rare-earth materials, lithium battery components, and advanced technologies.

Details of the Suspension

• China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) have suspended the export-control measures originally issued on 9 October 2025. This suspension was formally announced through MOFCOM/GACC Announcement No. 70 of 2025 on 7 November 2025.
• The specific announcements suspended by Announcement No. 70 of 2025 (issued on 7 November 2025) are: Announcement No. 55 of 2025, Announcement No. 56 of 2025, Announcement No. 57 of 2025, Announcement No. 58 of 2025, Announcement No. 61 of 2025 and Announcement No. 62 of 2025.
• Exporters previously subject to licensing, declarations, or enhanced compliance are now temporarily exempt.
• The suspension affects dual-use materials, critical raw materials, rare-earth elements, and related equipment.
• No CAS numbers or material-level identifiers were included in the official notice.

MOFCOM and GACC indicated that revised or updated regulations may be issued soon, making continued monitoring essential for global supply-chain stakeholders.

New Effective Date

The 9 October 2025 export-control rules are now suspended until 10 November 2026.

Until this date, exporters are temporarily exempt from the licensing, declarations, and end-use verification requirements under these announcements.

Regulatory Impact

i. Temporary Relief: Exporters of dual-use items, battery-grade materials, and rare-earth inputs now have increased operational flexibility.
ii. Supply-Chain Adjustments: Importers and downstream manufacturers may need to recalibrate documentation and customs workflows.
iii. Uncertainty Ahead: Although controls are suspended, reinstatement or restructuring of export rules remains possible.

Recommended Actions for Companies

• Review ongoing shipments impacted by earlier announcements.
• Update compliance workflows to reflect the temporary pause in licensing requirements.
• Monitor MOFCOM/GACC updates for new or revised controls.
• Communicate proactively with customers, suppliers, and logistics partners about the regulatory changes.

Industry Outlook

Experts expect potential revisions to controlled-item lists, especially for strategic materials and dual-use technologies. Global manufacturers and importers in sectors such as electronics, EV batteries, semiconductors, and rare-earth processing should maintain flexible sourcing and compliance strategies as China prepares its next regulatory steps.

Reference: MOFCOM Release