On July 10, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs issued an announcement imposing temporary export restrictions on helium.【Note: 1.All normal customs declaration, booking of shipping space, and dangerous goods declaration will not be allowed for release; 2.this policy is uniformly implemented at all ports across the country (including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, etc.); 3.the export rebate rate is 0%, and there is no export rebate. 】

The announcement stated that, in accordance with relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs have decided to impose temporary export restrictions on helium (HS code: 2804290010). The measures will take effect from the date of publication (the 10th), and any subsequent adjustments will be announced separately.

Public information indicates that helium is one of the rare and strategically vital resources essential for national defense, military industry, and high-tech development. It is irreplaceable in numerous high-tech industries and is known as the "golden gas." As of April 2025, China has newly identified geological reserves of 4.07 billion cubic meters of helium, with six gas fields—Sulige, Fuling, Jingbian, Anyue, Dongsheng, and Luzhou—each ha

The exit passage has been temporarily closed. The helium ban is just the beginning. The golden period for domestic special gases has just started. Han Yue International will closely monitor policy developments and simultaneously make preparations for alternative markets and backup supply chains to maintain flexibility. We will optimize the market layout, preset alternative solutions, and enable shippers to maintain resilience and toughness in the face of fluctuations. If you need the latest information or customized response plans, please contact our customer service.