17/03/2026
Rare Earth Export Update: Unlocking Faster Trade with the General License
China’s new General License mechanism is reshaping the landscape for rare earth magnet exports. Built on the Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items, it enables pre-qualified exporters to fulfill recurring orders under the “Five Fixed” conditions—eliminating the usual 30–45 day review for each shipment.
The benefits are clear:
✅ Faster lead times and more predictable delivery
✅ Reduced risk from administrative delays
✅ Stronger support for just-in-time manufacturing
Eligibility hinges not on company size, but on proven compliance capability. Meeting the “Five Fixed” criteria requires verified end-users, transparent usage declarations, and rigorous documentation.
SDM (Hangzhou Shengshengdeng Magnetic Materials Co., Ltd.) is a global supplier of high-performance permanent magnets serving industries such as consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive, and green energy. We have made export compliance a strategic priority, anchored in our internal compliance charter.
Our compliance strengths include:
• Strategic Leadership: Senior management actively leads the study and enforcement of the Export Control Law of the PRC and related regulations, embedding them into every step from R&D to after-sales service.
• Organizational Assurance: A dedicated compliance team and a cross-functional committee ensure policies are fully implemented and continuously improved.
• Global Readiness: We have proactively developed traceability and labeling systems for recycled content, meeting the requirements of EU CRMA, U.S. EAR, and other international standards to ensure smooth cross-border operations.
With these foundations, SDM is well positioned to help customers access the General License efficiently, without disrupting existing supply relationships.
If your business involves regulated magnetic materials—such as samarium cobalt (SmCo), terbium-containing neodymium iron boron (NdFeB), or dysprosium-containing NdFeB—and you are looking for a compliant, reliable source, we invite you to get in touch. Let us help you secure a faster, more stable supply chain.
Question for You:
How prepared is your current supply chain to meet the documentation and compliance demands of the General License? Would a partner like SDM simplify your path to faster, more secure material access?
