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China: Import ban on genetic sequencers produced by US company Illumina

Description

On 4 March 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced banning the import of genetic sequencers produced by US company Illumina. The measure enters into force on the day of publication.The import...

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Intervention Details

Intervention Type

Import ban

MAST Chapter

E: Non-automatic licensing, quotas etc.

Implementation date

04 Mar 2025

Revocation date

09 Nov 2025

Implementation level

National

Affected flow

Inward

Announced as temporary

No

Eligible firms

firm-specific

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