09/01/2026
Starting January 1, 2026, China will implement export license management for certain steel products, covering 300 customs commodity codes. Enterprises are required to apply online with their export contracts and quality inspection certificates.
This adjustment by China's Ministry of Commerce has nothing to do with taxes. It only requires companies to apply for export licenses through the Ministry of Commerce when exporting. The implementation of this policy prevents the possibility of using third-party export licenses, so all exports must now be declared for tax purposes in the companies' own names.