China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 34 of 2026, tightening export controls on drone-related dual-use items destined for the United States. The measure reflects China’s use of export control tools in the context of bilateral trade tensions.
Topic Archives:Export Controls
Guidance: Complying with Sanctions Relating to Banknotes
UK government published guidance on complying with sanctions restricting the trade of banknotes with Belarus and Russia. The guidance covers how individuals and entities must comply with these specific financial trade restrictions.
August 2026: CPO Reference Price Declines, Export Prices for Cocoa Beans, Pine Resin, and Wood Products Rise
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the August 2026 reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) at USD 996.52/MT, down 0.44% from July, affecting export duty (BK) and BPDP levy rates. Simultaneously, the ministry announced higher benchmark export prices (HPE) for cocoa beans, pine resin, and wood products for the same period. These prices determine […]
Indonesia Sets Export Reference Price and Benchmark Price for Gold, Period I August 2026 – Both Decline
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 130,921.50/kg for the first period of August 2026, down 0.7% from the second period of July 2026. The reference price (HR) for gold also fell to USD 4,072.12 per troy ounce from USD 4,100.67. These prices are established under Ministerial […]
Notice to Exporters 2026/17: Compound Settlement for Breaches of Export Control
HMRC has concluded a compound settlement with a UK exporter for breaches of export control regulations. The notice formally announces the enforcement action outcome. No further details about the exporter or specific goods are provided in the snippet.
Notice to Exporters 2026/16: Compound Settlement for Breaches of Export Control
HMRC has concluded compound settlements with two UK exporters for breaches of export control regulations. The notice details enforcement actions taken against non-compliant exporters.
MOFCOM Notice on Second Allocation of 2026 Agricultural Product Export Quota Quantities
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a notice allocating the second tranche of export quotas for agricultural products for 2026. The notice specifies quota quantities distributed to exporters for regulated agricultural commodities. This is a formal quota allocation under China’s export licensing regime.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 30 (2026): 14 EU Entities Added to Export Control List
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 14 European Union entities to China’s export control list. This action is taken under China’s Export Control Law and related regulations. The listed entities will be subject to restrictions on exports of controlled items from China.
USTR Imposes Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Economies Over Forced Labor Failures
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer is imposing Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies for failing to prohibit imports of goods produced with forced labor, acting at President Trump’s direction. The action follows a USTR investigation under the Trade Act of 1974. This represents a significant use of trade remedies linked to forced labor enforcement.
Notice on the Second Bidding Coefficient for 2026 Rush Grass and Rush Grass Products Export Quota Tender
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the second bidding coefficient for the 2026 export quota tender for rush grass (igusa) and rush grass products. This sets the allocation parameters for exporters seeking quota under the managed export regime for these commodities.