China: Banning unauthorized export of graphite from December
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Ministry of Commerce (October 20)
The Ministry of Commerce will implement export controls on some graphite items from December 1st.
Public Notice No. 50 of 2006:
“Decision to implement temporary export control measures for graphite products”
It was announced that export controls would be implemented for some graphite items.
Export controls will be implemented from December 1st.
Application obligations for exporters:
For exporting these items, Chinese exporters apply to the Ministry of Commerce through the competent department of commerce at the provincial level.
After that examination and approval, it is necessary to obtain a “dual goods and technology export license.”
China Carbon Industry Association: Honorary Chairman Sun Qing
– “Global Times” October 21st
The 2006 temporary export control measures targeted all graphite products.
This time, it was pointed out that it was “adjusted to target high-purity, high-strength, and high-density graphite for military use.”
Contents of the public notice:
Prohibits unauthorized export of “artificial graphite and natural graphite items that meet specific characteristics.”
(Please refer to the attached document table for item details)
Item and HS code:
1. Artificial graphite materials and their products
High purity (over 99.9% purity),
High strength (bending strength of 30 megapascals or more),
High density (density 1.73g/cm3 or more)
3801100030 3801909010 6815190020
2. Natural flake graphite and its products
(Including spheroidized graphite, expanded graphite, etc.)
2504101000 2504109100 3801901000 3801909010 3824999940 6815190020
2. Natural flake graphite and its products
(Including spheroidized graphite, expanded graphite, etc.)
2504101000 2504109100 3801901000 3801909010 3824999940 6815190020
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China’s graphite export regulations:
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-What are the reactions and countermeasures of the Japanese government and the LIB industry?
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Japan Metals and Minerals National Corporation (JOGMEC):
China accounts for 65% of the world’s natural graphite production.
Japan imports 90% of its natural graphite and artificial graphite procurement from China.
Japanese government response:
The Japanese government is urgently securing a stable supply of important minerals used in batteries and other products.
At the same time, Japan is becoming increasingly wary of China’s economic coercion.
Japanese industry:
Each company is closely monitoring the immediate trends.
Resonac:
Resonac will produce battery negative electrode materials in Japan.
Graphite is procured through various routes. At present, the impact is small.
Battery manufacturer: AESC Group
’How will exports be regulated yet? ’ is not clear. Information is currently being reviewed.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group:
Although the impact is still being investigated, the aim is to build a system that is not dependent on China.
Japan’s economic security:
The Liberal Democratic Party made policy recommendations.
We would like to utilize the ‘G7 framework for rapid information sharing and cooperation.’
Critical mineral supply chain:
We have already reached agreements with Canada and Australia to cooperate on supply networks.
In the future, it will be essential to strengthen cooperation with the “Global South.”