[SMM Analysis] India Bans Black Mass Exports: Retaining the Value of Recycled Materials Domestically
On November 10, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) of India issued Notification No. 49/2026-27, changing the export policy for “unsorted scrap and shredded scrap of primary cells and batteries not containing lead, cadmium, or mercury (including black mass from lithium-ion batteries)” (ITC(HS) 85491400) from “Free” to “Prohibited,” effective immediately and until further notice. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of India issued an explanatory note the following day, confirming the adjustment and explaining its intent.
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