On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued Announcement No. 89 of 2025, publishing the China Inventory of Goods Subject to Export License Administration (2026).

This Inventory is formulated in accordance with the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on the Administration of Import and Export of Goods, the Regulations on the Administration of Ozone-Depleting Substances, the Measures for the Administration of Export Licenses for Goods, the Measures for the Administration of Import and Export of Ozone-Depleting Substances, and other relevant laws, administrative regulations, and rules. It shall come into effect on January 1, 2026.

The Inventory lists 43 categories of goods subject to export license administration in 2026. Enterprises exporting goods listed in this Inventory shall apply to MOFCOM or local commerce authorities entrusted by MOFCOM for the Export License of the People's Republic of China, and complete customs clearance and release formalities with the export license.

China Inventory of Goods Subject to Export License Administration (2026) is available

On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued Announcement No. 88 of 2025, publishing the China Inventory of Goods Subject to Import License Administration (2026).

This Inventory is formulated in accordance with the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on the Administration of Import and Export of Goods, the Regulations on the Administration of Ozone-Depleting Substances, the Measures for the Administration of Import Licenses for Goods, the Measures for the Administration of Import and Export of Ozone-Depleting Substances, and other relevant laws, administrative regulations, and rules. It shall come into effect on January 1, 2026.

The Inventory lists 14 categories of goods subject to import license administration in 2026, mainly including ozone-depleting substances and key used mechanical and electrical products, covering key areas such as environmental protection and industrial security. Importing enterprises shall apply to MOFCOM or local commerce authorities entrusted by MOFCOM for the Import License of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the requirements of the Inventory, and complete customs clearance and release formalities with the import license.

China Inventory of Goods Subject to Import License Administration (2026) is available

On December 18, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the revised draft of the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR). The revision removes printed books, newspapers, images and other printed products, manuscripts, typed documents, and plans (HS code: ex 49) from the regulation’s scope. It also postpones the implementation timeline, extending the compliance deadline for all operators to December 30, 2026, with micro and small enterprises granted an additional six-month grace period beyond that date.

EU-EUDR Covered Products List updated - 1 product deleted

China-List of Solvents Not to Be Intentionally Added in Inks (GB 38507-2020) is available

India-List of Products under BIS Compulsory Certification Scheme is available

Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL) is available

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

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


China-National Directory of Hazardous Wastes (2025 Version) is available


China-Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content Restriction List is available


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