China releases ferroalloy export license application procedure

China releases ferroalloy export license application procedure
According to the procedure released by Ministry of Commerce ferroalloy exporters can submit application for export license from September 1st.

For ferromanganese, ferrosilicon and silicomanganese, the government will only allow ferroalloy exports by producers that supplied more than 3,000 tonnes for export in 2007. For trade houses as well, only those that shipped more than 3,000 tonnes abroad in 2007 will be allowed to export.

For other ferroalloy products there is no export volume threshold so far.

Ferroalloy exporters can hand in applications to provincial departments from Sep 1 and the applications should be submitted to MOC before Oct 15. MOC will list the qualified enterprises before this year end.

Export license will be effective as of January 1st 2009.

MOC said in a statement on August 21st that China would set restrictions on exporters of ferroalloys and citric acid starting from September to reduce exports of the products, aiming to promote industry consolidation and curb pollution.

China has been increasing controls over exports of metals, minerals and chemical products as it aims to prevent excessive, unchecked expansion in high-polluting sectors. – Steel Guru