Japan Expands the Scope of Export Controls, Adding 23 Categories of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
According to the new regulations, Japan will expand the scope of export controls on chip manufacturing equipment, adding 23 categories of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related technologies. This means Japanese exporters will need prior approval from the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry to export these equipment and technologies. Additionally, export license applications for chip manufacturing equipment to other countries and regions, including China, will become stricter and more complex, as detailed below: