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Commerce Publishes Temporary Final Rule Restricting Export of “Black Mass” From Shredded Battery Scrap - The National Law Review

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

Commerce publishes a temporary final rule restricting exports of 'black mass' from shredded battery scrap, effective immediately, impacting exporters of battery materials.

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 shredded battery scrap, including recyclers, battery manufacturers, and freight forwarders handling such materials. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately (temporary final rule).. 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' (the residual material from shredded batteries) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), likely requiring a license for exports.

Who it affects

Exporters of shredded battery scrap, including recyclers, battery manufacturers, and freight forwarders handling such materials.

What you must do

Review current export transactions involving black mass to determine if a license is now required; suspend shipments until compliance is confirmed.

Deadline

Effective immediately (temporary final rule).

Source: https://news.google.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?oc=5

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