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China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs have jointly issued an announcement, introducing export controls on specific lithium battery and graphite anode material items, effective November 8, 2025, according to a MOFCOM statement on Thursday.
This decision, authorized under the Export Control Law, Foreign Trade Law, Customs Law, and Dual-Use Items Export Control Regulations, aims to safeguard national security, protect national interests, and fulfill international non-proliferation obligations, per the statement.
The export controls apply to a range of items critical to lithium battery production and graphite anode materials.
For lithium batteries, the measures cover rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, including cells and battery packs, with an energy density of 300 Wh/kg or higher, as well as some specialized manufacturing equipment, the…
