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BIS Restricts Exports of Black Mass From Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling and Tungsten Waste - Davis Wright Tremaine

Detected September 3, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

BIS has imposed restrictions on the export of black mass from lithium-ion battery recycling and tungsten waste, impacting compliance requirements for exporters.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on September 3, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Exporters of lithium-ion battery recycling materials and tungsten waste. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate compliance required as the restrictions are effective upon announcement.. 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

New export restrictions on black mass from lithium-ion batteries and tungsten waste.

Who it affects

Exporters of lithium-ion battery recycling materials and tungsten waste.

What you must do

Review and adjust export practices to comply with the new BIS restrictions.

Deadline

Immediate compliance required as the restrictions are effective upon announcement.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxOdEFHdEpXbE90bV9wa3pncXRIMGFTRXMyOHpMeHo3dWdoQzZqX0tiVEJpOXV2dEVSXzBNWHpsZ01Xa1FqZUo3WFhfT09nNUFHbmxHYkxqSndJOFBtd1dJUFhraWdobGx0NGVQRU5laVJVaUJuMHd0TlRSUHNKQm1lcVBpU3VpOWRCemYyZ2pKNzZlU2pNNmZ1V2RnZGxKZEttTXRJX2Y2RXZjcHJF?oc=5

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