What is the Ministry of Commerce Dual-Use Item Test?
The Ministry of Commerce Dual-Use Item Test is an export control assessment conducted on civilian items that may be used for military purposes or have potential military application value. According to the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations on the Administration of the Export of Dual-Use Items, as well as relevant laws and regulations, export licenses are required for goods subject to dual-use regulation.
The Purpose of the Dual-Use Item Test
The Dual-Use Item Test is carried out to ensure that goods subject to sensitive technology meet national security and international obligation requirements when exported, preventing sensitive technology from being used for illegal or harmful national security purposes.
Goods that pass the Dual-Use Item Test can obtain the necessary export licenses and enter the international market legally, while ensuring technological safety and controllability.
Dual-Use Item Test Process
Application Acceptance
Submit a dual-use item export license application to the Ministry of Commerce and provide relevant documents.
- Export License Application
- Goods Technical Documentation
- Final User and Ultimate Purpose Statement
- Enterprise Qualification Certificate
Technical Assessment
Conduct technical assessments and reviews of goods based on relevant technical standards and regulations.
- Technical Parameter Assessment
- Function and Purpose Analysis
- Potential Military Application Assessment
- Technical Security Risk Assessment
Review Decision
The Ministry of Commerce reviews the technical assessment results in light of national security and foreign policy.
- Technical Assessment Report Review
- Final User and Purpose Verification
- National Security Risk Assessment
- Make License Decision
License Issuance
After review, the Ministry of Commerce issues dual-use item export licenses.
- Issue Export License
- Register License Information
- Notify Applicant Enterprise
- License Usage Guidance
Dual-Use Item Test Product Scope
Certification Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Certification Cycle | Generally requires 45 working days, may be extended depending on the completeness of the materials and technical complexity |
| Certificate Validity | Single-item license up to 1 year, general license up to 3 years |
| Technical Assessment | Need to conduct detailed technical parameter and purpose assessment |
| Final User Verification | Need to provide final user and purpose verification documents |
| License Usage | Must be used strictly in accordance with the license, no transfer, sale, or alteration allowed |
Application Documents
List of Required Documents
- Dual-Use Item Export License Application Form
- Applicant Business License or Identity Proof
- Detailed Technical Documentation and Description of the Goods
- Final User and Ultimate Purpose Declaration
- Contract or Order (if any)
- Enterprise Export Qualification Certificate
- Other Required Documents
Notice and Reminder
Important Reminder
- Goods subject to dual-use regulation must obtain permission prior to export
- Exporting dual-use items without permission is illegal and may result in legal consequences
- License is valid only for specified export goods, quantity, and destination
- Enterprise must establish a complete export management system
- License must be re-applied for when it expires or changes
- Report any abnormal use of the license immediately to the relevant department
