China applies export licensing to selected dual-use items. Before shipping, companies should identify whether a product contains controlled substances, whether content reaches the regulated threshold, and whether the end use falls into sensitive categories.
After identification, apply for the licence through the commerce authority system and only then arrange declaration. Shipping without a licence risks not just detained cargo but administrative penalties and credit record impact.
Build item identification into product development and quoting rather than waiting for a purchase order. That way you can tell customers upfront whether lead time depends on the licensing cycle.
Topics：Export ControlChina Policy
