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China Imposes Strict Export Controls on Machinery Impacting India Infra Projects
- •China announced new export controls on key machinery including tunnel boring machines, walking excavators, and plateau-type wet shotcrete machines, effective November 18.
- •The restrictions are aimed at safeguarding national security and interests, according to China Ministry of Commerce.
- •The curbs could adversely impact India infrastructure development, potentially affecting underground metro systems, high-speed rail lines, and tunnels in border areas.
- •Exporters of the restricted items must apply for licenses from the commerce ministry and accurately declare dual-use export control codes.
- •The new measures also optimize export controls on certain dredger-related items like slurry pumps, dragheads, and cutterheads that meet specific technical thresholds.
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China announced new export restrictions on key infrastructure machinery, including tunnel boring machines, walking excavators, plateau-type wet shotcrete machines, and certain dredger-related items. These controls are scheduled to take effect on November 18.
The new export curbs could adversely impact several Indian infrastructure projects, including underground metro systems, high-speed rail lines, and tunnels located in various regions including border areas.
Exporters must apply for licenses from China's Ministry of Commerce under export control laws and regulations. They are required to accurately declare controlled items by specifying their dual-use export control codes, and for non-controlled items with similar specifications, they must submit detailed technical parameters for verification.
