Can my China-based company export dual-use sensors to Europe without breaching sanctions rules?

We can help you navigate the export‑control and sanctions compliance for shipping your industrial sensors from Shenzhen to Europe. First, run a dual-screening of the freight forwarder, the named European buyer and the ultimate end‑user against all relevant sanctions lists (EU Consolidated List, UK Sanctions List, U.S. OFAC SDN/SDGT‑1, UN Sanctions List and any Chinese “dual‑use” export‑control lists) and request a signed end‑user certificate that confirms the final customer is not a listed entity and that the goods will not be re‑export to a prohibited destination. Next, determine the export‑control classification of your sensors (e.g., under the EU Dual‑Use Regulation EN 989 or the Chinese “Export Control Law” – many sensor technologies fall under ECCN 5A991 or similar) and, if the classification requires a licence, apply for an export licence from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (or, if your components contain U.S. origin content above the de minimis threshold, obtain a BIS EAR licence or a U.S. OFAC licence). Finally, incorporate the compliance checks into your sales contract (include warranty that the buyer will not transfer the items to a sanctioned party) and retain all due‑diligence records for at least five years in case of an audit.

Our headquarters are in Thailand, and our compliance team can provide a full sanctions‑screening service, classification assistance, licence‑application support and contract‑clause drafting to ensure your shipments meet both Chinese export‑control rules and EU sanctions requirements. Let us know if you would like a detailed checklist or a quotation for a turnkey compliance package—we’re ready to help you ship safely and legally.

Sincerely,
Ascendence International Consulting