China to impose restrictions on exports of two major materials for semiconductor production
COMMODITIES POLICY & REGULATION
China to impose restrictions on exports of two major materials for semiconductor production
COMMODITIES POLICY & REGULATION

China to impose restrictions on exports of two major materials for semiconductor production

 

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China will impose export controls on gallium and germanium, two major materials used in the production of semiconductors and other electronic components, in a move to safeguard national security and interests, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs said in a joint statement on Monday.

Starting from August 1, gallium and germanium items meeting certain characteristics shall not be exported without approval. The ministries listed eight items related to gallium, and six items related to germanium.

Exporters must file an application with local commerce authorities for exports of such items and they must get approval form the Ministry of Commerce before exporting such items. Exporters would face fines and criminal charges if they export such items without permission.

China is the world’s top producer of raw gallium, which is used in making chipsets to generate high frequency raid waves in 5G base stations. China is also a major supplier of germanium, mainly used in fiber and infrared optics, PET plastics, electronics and solar panels.