MOFCOM & GACC Announcement No. 18 of 2025 imposes export controls on specified medium/heavy rare earth-related items

MOFCOM and GACC issued Announcement No. 18 of 2025 implementing export controls on specified medium/heavy rare earth-related items. The measure requires exporters to apply for export licenses under China’s export control framework and to declare controlled status (including the relevant control numbers) in customs declarations. The Dual-Use Items Export Control List is updated accordingly. Compliance teams should assess whether any products, materials, or shipments involve the listed rare earth elements and controlled forms (e.g., metals, alloys, targets, oxides/compounds/mixtures, and certain permanent magnet materials) and ensure licensing and customs-declaration processes are in place before export.