Meanwhile, a piece of internet-spread picture related to steel exports has sparked a lot of discussion. Many practitioners have been misled by statements such as "export control of war materials" and "criminal liability for operating without a license". In fact, this is an exaggerated interpretation of the "Announcement of the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs No. 79 of 2025". The official has clearly clarified the situation, and the core details can be understood from this article: 

✅ Core content of the new regulation (verified and reliable) 

In accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the "Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China", the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued Announcement No. 79 on December 9, 2025, deciding to adjust the "Catalogue of Goods Subject to Export License Management (2025)", including some steel products in the scope of export license management, and it will be officially implemented as of January 1, 2026. 

The steel products under management cover the entire production chain varieties such as pig iron, steel billets, hot-rolled coil, cold-rolled coil, H-beam, etc., involving approximately 300 customs codes. When enterprises export these products, they need to apply for an export license based on the goods export contract and the product quality inspection certificate issued by the manufacturer. The license is issued on a graded basis and can be processed online throughout the process. 

❌ Clarification of Misleading Information Spread Online 

Misconception 1: The new regulations are wrongly characterized as "military supply control" - the authorities have never made such a characterization. This is merely an exaggerated presentation. The core of the new regulations is to regulate the export order, and it has nothing to do with "military preparedness". 

Misconception 2: Claiming it was "issued solely by the General Administration of Customs" - It was actually jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs. It was not issued by a single department. The leaked pictures deliberately concealed the information of the joint issuance, and are extremely misleading. 

Misconception 3: Believing that "limiting the quantity of exports and restricting business qualifications" - The Ministry of Commerce has clearly stated that this measure is merely for strengthening export monitoring and product quality tracking. It does not involve limiting the quantity of exports, nor does it impose additional restrictions on business qualifications. As long as licenses are applied for in compliance with regulations, normal exports can be carried out. 

Myth 4: Including aluminum products, silver tubes, etc. in the control scope - The new regulations only apply to steel products. Aluminum, silver, and other metal products are not within the control scope. The pictures circulating online have improperly expanded the control categories, so be cautious and avoid falling into traps.

The current international trade environment is complex and volatile. The advancement of the US 301 investigation may intensify global trade frictions. Meanwhile, the core of the new domestic steel export regulations is "compliance control and quality improvement", rather than "restricting exports". Han Yue International will closely monitor policy developments and simultaneously make preparations for alternative markets and backup supply chains to maintain flexibility. We will optimize market layout, pre-plan alternative solutions, and enable shippers to maintain resilience and toughness in the face of fluctuations. If you need the latest information or customized response plans, please feel free to contact our customer service.