Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs reports concrete enforcement outcomes from a cross-ministry task force targeting illegal transshipment and false country-of-origin labeling on goods exported to the US. Of 428 cases referred by Customs since April 2025, 257 have been adjudicated with penalties of NT$600,000 per declaration for non-Taiwan goods falsely labeled as Taiwan-made. Additional measures […]
Topic Archives:Export Controls
UK Grants South Korea Sanctions Exemption for Russian LNG Imports
The UK has granted South Korea an exemption from sanctions on Russian LNG imports. This is a named sanctions/export controls measure affecting specific energy commodity trade flows between South Korea and Russia.
Notice on Export License Declaration for Automobiles and Motorcycles for 2027
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a notice on procedures for declaring export licenses for automobiles and motorcycles for the 2027 quota year. The notice outlines requirements and timelines for exporters to apply for export permits under China’s managed export licensing system for these vehicle categories.
General Trade Licence: Maritime Transportation of LNG to South Korea (Russia Sanctions)
The UK has issued a General Trade Licence authorising UK businesses to conduct maritime transportation of LNG to South Korea, permitting certain activities otherwise prohibited under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This licence provides a specific exemption related to Russian sanctions for LNG trade with South Korea.
General Trade Licence: Maritime Transportation of LNG to Japan (Russia Sanctions Exemption)
The UK has issued a General Trade Licence authorising UK businesses to conduct maritime transport of LNG to Japan that would otherwise be prohibited under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This licence provides a specific exemption for LNG shipments destined for Japan from Russia sanctions restrictions.
Export Reference Price and Gold Reference Price Decline for Period I October 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 139,409.07/kg for the first period of October 2026, down 3.5% from USD 144,469.49/kg in the second period of September 2026. The gold reference price (HR) also fell to USD 4,336.11 per troy ounce from USD 4,493.51. These figures are established […]
Federal Council clarifies sanctions ordinances on terrorism financing and Iran
Switzerland’s Federal Council harmonized financial provisions across four sanctions ordinances implementing UN sanctions related to terrorism financing and proliferation. An exemption from reporting and authorization requirements for certain transactions was granted to international organizations under the Iran Ordinance.
MOFCOM and 4 Ministries Announce Adjustment to Export Control List of Precursor Chemicals to Specific Countries/Regions
China’s Ministry of Commerce and four other ministries announced adjustments to the management catalogue governing exports of precursor chemicals (易制毒化学品) to specific countries and regions. This constitutes a formal change to export control regulations for dual-use chemical substances. The updated catalogue modifies which destinations require special licensing for precursor chemical exports.
Global Sentiment Drives Continued Rise in Gold Export Reference Price and Benchmark Price for Second Period of September 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at USD 144,469.49/kg for the second half of September 2026, up 1.63% from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose to USD 4,493.51 per troy ounce from USD 4,421.49. The determination is formalized in Ministerial Decree No. 1817 of 2026.
2026 Update of the EU Control List of Dual-Use Items
On 14 September 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the EU dual-use export control list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2021/821. This update revises the items subject to export controls under EU dual-use rules.