New Export Control Requirements for Laser Sources

🔍 Regulatory Overview

Starting from March 2026, China Customs has strengthened export controls on laser sources. The new measures are as follows:

Laser products falling under the Dual-Use Item Control List — Each order requires an export license issued by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce prior to shipment. (Every individual order must obtain a separate export license.)
Laser products NOT involving dual-use items — Exporters must provide a third-party laboratory test report, together with a detailed declaration explaining why the laser source is not subject to dual-use controls.

⚙️ Impact on Civillaser

All laser sources manufactured by Civillaser are outside the scope of dual-use item controls. Therefore, no export license is required. However, a third-party test report is mandatory for each export shipment as per current Customs requirements.

                💡 Cost adjustment notice: Starting from April 2026, Civillaser will include a portion of the testing costs in product orders. This covers the expense of obtaining third-party test reports for each shipment.
            

📚 Official Controlled Items Catalog

📄 Full regulatory references & 2026 Dual-Use Items and Technologies Export/Import License Management Catalog:

⚠️ Note: The detailed commodity list (including laser-related categories) is provided in the official catalog above. Exporters must verify product technical parameters against the "Dual-Use Item Export Control List".

📌 Important reminder for customers & partners: The updated control came into effect in March 2026. For orders placed from April 2026 onward, Civillaser will include a separate line item or fee adjustment to reflect the mandatory testing cost per shipment. We appreciate your understanding in complying with international trade regulations.