The state permits the free import and export of technology; however, unless otherwise provided for by laws and administrative regulations. Technologies that are prohibited from export shall not be exported. Technologies that are subject to export restrictions are subject to license management; they are not allowed to be exported without permission. To export technologies subject to export restrictions, an application must be made to the foreign trade and economic department of the State Council. After receiving an application for technology export, the foreign trade and economic department of the State Council shall review the technology applied for export in conjunction with the science and technology management department of the State Council and make a decision on approval or disapproval within 30 working days from the date of receipt of the application.
If technologies that are restricted for export require confidentiality review by relevant departments, they shall be implemented in accordance with relevant national regulations.
If the technology export application is approved, the foreign trade and economic department of the State Council will issue a letter of intent for a technology export license.
After the applicant obtains a letter of intent for a technology export license, it can conduct substantive negotiations and sign a technology export contract.
After signing a technology export contract, the applicant shall submit the following documents to the foreign economic and trade department of the State Council to apply for a technology export license:
1. Letter of intent for technology export license;
2. Copy of technology export contract;
3. Technical data export list;
4. Documents proving the legal status of both contracting parties.
The foreign economic and trade department of the State Council shall examine the authenticity of the technology export contract and, within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the documents specified in the preceding paragraph, Technology exports are subject to licensing or non-licensing decisions. For technologies that are subject to free export, contract registration management is implemented. The export is free export technology, and the contract will take effect when it is established in accordance with the law. Registration is not a condition for the contract to take effect.
To export technology that is subject to free export, registration must be made with the foreign trade and economic department of the State Council and the following documents must be submitted:
(1) Technology export contract registration application form;
(2) Copy of technology export contract;
(3) Documents proving the legal status of both contracting parties.
For a licensed or registered technology export contract, if the main content of the contract changes, the licensing or registration procedures must be re-implemented. If a licensed or registered technology export contract is terminated, a report to the State Council on Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation shall be made in a timely manner. Filing with competent authorities.