[ Imports Licensing] China Issues New Product Catalog Under Import/Export Licen

China will use licenses to manage imports of two categories of products and exports of 50 kinds of commodities in 2009, the Ministry of Commerce has said.

According to the ministry's statement, licenses will be used to control imports of ozone layer depleting substance and major used mechanical and electrical products in 2009.

Meanwhile, the ministry will use licenses to manage exports of 50 kinds of commodities including corn, wheat, cotton, coal and oil.

New versions of product lists are available on the ministry's website www.mofcom.gov.cn. The 2008 versions expired on December 31.