Lithium energy storage products cross-border e-commerce export

How will China's battery technology export restrictions affect you?

How will you be affected by China's battery technology export restrictions? On 2 January, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“ MOFCOM ”) announced a key regulatory update that is set to have a knock-on effect and further raise regulatory complexity in the global battery supply chain.

Can a lithode be exported from China?

Cathode-related Lithium-related These technologies are not currently categorised as restricted, and therefore can be freely exported from onshore China to overseas territories (provided that a registration with MOFCOM is completed 60 days from the signing of a contract).

What is technology export?

Pursuant to the regulations, technology export includes “ assignment of the patent right, assignment of the patent application right, licensing for patent exploitation, assignment of technical secrets, technical services and transfer of technology by other means ”.