The 2025 Edition of the China Catalogue of Dual-Use Items and Technologies Subject to Import and Export License Administration was jointly revised by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) pursuant to the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Regulations of the PRC on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, and other relevant statutes, and by integrating the 2025 Customs Tariff and the latest dual-use export control list. It was promulgated on 31 December 2024 and entered into force on 1 January 2025.
The Catalogue comprises two parts: the Import Licensing Administration List and the Export Licensing Administration List for Dual-Use Items and Technologies, covering monitoring chemicals, precursor chemicals, radioactive isotopes, commercial cryptography equipment, and nuclear-, biological-, chemical-, and missile-related dual-use items and technologies. Any import or export of items and technologies included in this Catalogue must obtain the requisite dual-use import or export licence, irrespective of whether the corresponding Harmonized System (HS) code is explicitly listed.

China-Catalogue of Dual-Use Items and Technologies Subject to Import/Export License Administration (2025)

China｜Catalogue of Dual-Use Items and Technologies Subject to Import/Export License Administration (2025)｜Product Compliance

The China Catalogue for the Administration of the Import and Export of Pesticides is jointly formulated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) in accordance with the Pesticide Management Regulations. The currently effective Catalogue specifies pesticide varieties subject to import/export release notifications. Enterprises must apply to MARA for permits and complete customs procedures for pesticide import/export activities.

China-Catalogue for the Administration of the Import and Export of Pesticides

China｜Catalogue for the Administration of the Import and Export of Pesticides｜Product Compliance

The China Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content Restriction List, formulated by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) under the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law, constitutes mandatory national standards. The List specifies VOC content limits for products such as coatings, inks, and adhesives. Enterprises involved in manufacturing, selling, or importing covered products must ensure compliance with these limits.

China-Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content Restriction List

The China National Directory of Hazardous Wastes (2025 Version) is jointly issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and four other ministries/commissions based on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste. The Directory defines categories of hazardous waste and corresponding management requirements. Enterprises must classify wastes, report, and arrange compliant disposal according to this Directory.


China-National Directory of Hazardous Wastes (2025 Version)

China｜National Directory of Hazardous Wastes (2025 Version)｜Product Compliance

The China List of Hazardous Wastes under Exemption Administration (2025 Version), formulated by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), serves as a supplementary document to the National Directory of Hazardous Wastes. The List specifies conditions under which certain hazardous wastes may be exempted from specific management requirements. Enterprises must ensure exemption conditions are met and environmental risks are controlled.


China-List of Hazardous Wastes under Exemption Administration (2025 Version)

China｜List of Hazardous Wastes under Exemption Administration (2025 Version)｜Product Compliance

The EU EUDR Covered Products List is a core annex to the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), covering commodities such as soy, beef, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and timber. Enterprises supplying listed commodities to the EU market must conduct comprehensive supply chain due diligence and submit a declaration of conformity.


EU-EUDR Covered Products List

EU｜EUDR Covered Products List｜Product Compliance

The EU CBAM Covered Products List encompasses products such as iron, steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen, and electricity, forming the core scope of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Exporting producers must report embedded emissions data, while EU importers are required to purchase CBAM certificates to account for the carbon price differential.


EU-CBAM Covered Products List

EU｜CBAM Covered Products List｜Product Compliance

The India List of Products under BIS Compulsory Certification Scheme, issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), covers products such as electronics and automotive components. Products included in this List must undergo BIS certification and bear the ISI mark before they can be sold in the Indian market.


India-List of Products under BIS Compulsory Certification Scheme

India｜List of Products under BIS Compulsory Certification Scheme｜Product Compliance

The ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL), developed by the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Foundation, restricts the intentional use of hazardous chemical substances during manufacturing processes in sectors like textiles, leather, and footwear. Enterprises must implement chemical management to achieve sustainable supply chains.


ZDHC-Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)

ZDHC｜Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)｜Product Compliance

The Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL) is a voluntary material information standard for the automotive industry, covering chemical substances subject to declaration. Automotive component suppliers must respond to customer requests by providing information on the presence and concentration of GADSL substances in their products.


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