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Export controls on tungsten items

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商务部·Published 2026-11-05·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-11-10

China has imposed export controls on tungsten, a key raw material for drill bits used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The controls are tightening supply of tungsten-containing tools used in wafer drilling, with knock-on effects on the upstream AI chip supply chain. Reported by Nikkei Asia on 2026-11-05.

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What it means for you

  • Companies procuring tungsten-containing drill bits and semiconductor manufacturing tools face tighter supply and longer lead times
  • AI hardware makers dependent on Chinese supply chains need to assess upstream disruption risk
  • Exporters of tungsten items out of China must obtain export licences

    • What to do

    supply-chainMap inventory of semiconductor manufacturing tools and dependency on tungsten-containing parts
    LegalAssess whether tungsten export-controlled items trigger licence application obligations
    procurementLine up alternative suppliers or buffer stock to cope with longer lead times

    Key dates

    2026-11-05Published

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