Important Notice: Exporting Magnets from China to India - Dual Authentication Required

Important Notice: Importing Magnets from China

Introduction:

From any country/Region, if you are purchasing magnetic materials from China that contain medium and heavy rare earth elements (such as Samarium [Sm], Dysprosium [Dy] and Terbium [Tb]), including Sintered NdFeB Magnets and Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) Magnets, please be aware that new export control procedures are now in effect. 

Note: The Chinese government mandates a "Dual Authentication" process for shipments to India. Other destinations are currently not required to complete this "dual authentication" process. Please refer to the notes in later paragraphs.

Summary of Requirements:

• 1. End-User and End-Use Certificate must be completed and signed.
• Original Document must be couriered to the Chinese exporter (scans or copies are not acceptable).
  
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• 2. Client Profile should also be filled.
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• 3. Supply Chain and Application Details is to additional document as proof of the end use. (this is highly recommended)

Basic Procedure for End-User and End-Use Certificate

1. Fill in the Certificate:
   • Company name and address
   • Commodity name (e.g., Sintered NdFeB Magnets, SmCo Magnets)
   • Contract number
   • Specific end-use of the products
   • Declarations regarding restricted use and non-transfer
   • Handwritten signature, printed name and title, and company stamp
   • Send the original documents back to Vector Magnets

Important Points to Note:

• Each purchase order requires its own certificate unless all items share the same end-use. Make sure that there's only ONE Purchase Order Number on in each certificate.
• End use (application details) must be as detailed as possible, for example
•     magnetic sensor (NOT preferred)
•     magnetic position sensors for liquid level testing used in oil tank for  XXX model Sedan by XXX OEM company produced in Germany (preferred)
• Export license processing takes approximately 45 working days or 72 to 83 days (if we count the time for certificate delivery)
• Approval is subject to the discretion of the Chinese government and is not guaranteed.
• Policies may be updated at any time.
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• Indian Importers are required to complete this Dual Authentication process as below

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• Two Official Stamps are required:
  • 1. Get stamp from the highest-level export/import authority in India.
  • 2. Get stamp from the Commercial Section of the Chinese Embassy in India.
  3. Send the Original Document: After obtaining both stamps, send the original document by courier to Hangzhou Vector Magnets Co., Ltd. or your supplier in China.

Need Help?

Download the detailed filling guide and certificate template here:

Client Profile

End-User and End-Use Certificate

Supply Chain and Application Details

If you have any questions or need assistance:
- Email: info@vectormagnets.com
- India Office: Mr. Thiruvengadam Jayaram (thiruvengadam.jayaram@vectormagnets.com)

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!