Announcement No. 51 of 2026 of the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs, announcing the decision to optimize and adjust the

【Issuing Authority】Bureau of Safety and Control
【Document Number】Announcement No. 51 of 2026 of the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs
【Issuance Date】October 19, 2026

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the *Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China*, the *Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China*, the *Customs Law of the People's Republic of China*, and the *Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Export Control of Dual-Use Items*, to safeguard national security and interests, with the approval of the State Council, it is decided to optimize and adjust the export control measures for dredger-related items, and impose export control on the following items:

I. 8A901.f.1. Items related to dredger mud pumps

(1) 8A901.f.1.a. Dredger mud pumps with both of the following two characteristics (Reference HS Codes: 8413709120, 8413709980):

1. Inner diameter of suction inlet is no less than 0.55 m;

2. Maximum rotating speed of the pump is no more than 400 rpm (r/min).

(2) 8A901.f.1.b. Key components specially designed for the items controlled under 8A901.f.1.a:

1. Dredger mud pump casings with inner diameter no less than 1.3 m, including inner and outer pump casings (Reference HS Code: 8413910010);

2. Dredger mud pump impellers with impeller diameter no less than 1.3 m (Reference HS Code: 8413910010).

Technical Note: "Suction inlet" refers to the inlet for fluid or medium during the operation of the mud pump. "Inner diameter of pump casing" refers to the diameter of the inner bore of the pump casing. "Impeller diameter" refers to the outer diameter of the impeller blade wall.

II. 8A901.f.2. Dredger drag head

Drag head used for trailing suction dredgers with suction pipe diameter no less than 0.55 m (Reference HS Code: 8479109010).

Technical Note: "Suction pipe diameter" refers to the inner bore diameter of the discharge outlet of the drag head.

III. 8A901.f.3. Dredger cutter head

Cutter head used for cutter suction dredgers with outer diameter of cutter ring no less than 2.1 m (Reference HS Code: 8479109010).

Technical Note: "Outer diameter of cutter ring" refers to the outer diameter of the base of the cutter head.

Export operators that export the above-mentioned items shall apply for licenses to the competent commerce department of the State Council in accordance with the relevant provisions of the *Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China* and the *Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Export Control of Dual-Use Items*.

Export operators shall be responsible for the authenticity of the declared commodities, strengthen the identification of exported items. For items that fall under the control list, it is mandatory to mark "Dual-use item" in the remarks column of the customs declaration form and list the export control code for dual-use items; for items not under control but with parameters, indicators, performances close to the controlled items, it is mandatory to mark "Not a controlled item" in the remarks column of the customs declaration form and fill in the specific parameters and indicators. Where there is doubt over the completeness, accuracy and authenticity of the above declaration information, the customs will raise queries in accordance with the law, and the export goods will not be released during the query period.

This Announcement shall come into effect officially on November 18, 2026. The *Catalogue of Dual-Use Items Export Control of the People's Republic of China* is updated simultaneously.

Ministry of Commerce, General Administration of Customs

October 19, 2026

Source: Bureau of Safety and Control