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【SMM analysis】US Imposes Temporary Export Controls on Lithium Battery Black Mass to Secure Domestic Supply Chain - Shanghai Metals Market

Detected August 10, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

The US has imposed temporary export controls on lithium battery black mass to secure the domestic supply chain, affecting exporters and related businesses.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on August 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Exporters of lithium battery black mass, including defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, and freight forwarders/brokers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the source.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Temporary export controls on lithium battery black mass have been imposed by the US.

Who it affects

Exporters of lithium battery black mass, including defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, and freight forwarders/brokers.

What you must do

Review current export operations for lithium battery black mass and determine if an export license is now required under the new controls.

Deadline

Not specified in the source.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxQRUdjdVZyXzZtYlZfWnZuVjVNNE9pMUE5Rld6TjJJQnVVWUFqdTdjelBNNGJnSjRuSDdVTkozY0NlWFU2RFVIT3lsY3RuZmNicEplcWRxUFUxN2FHaDczVUpOUFJnZkpjSHdGQXNSWEVPV20zeTNNcmxjakNlV1FZVTNMSWJESnVTZGNoYnQwUE4tdllYdVd6eXEtTnVQaklPNVF5YWk0VzFZRlBtTUtaZ1QySHZrX1ZOdGdaWWdmdlFxUTJtamdZdHNPcFlpVF9DSC03aVdsU05yY2FQNXg5djFYbDJWTkowNnhMMGxacw?oc=5

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