CCP bans Neodymium magnet export, stop designing with magnets?

Neodymium is not on the “ban” list. Neodymium magnets are still the strongest with the highest bhmax. So no, “strong magnets” will not be affected. This makes the original premise wrong. Note that none of the articles cite any actual source, just vague mentions.

SmCo magnets are most heat resistant, and Dy/Tb doped neodymium magnets are the typical high temp magnets that would be used on a print bed for example. Sm, Dy, Tb are now restricted (dual use blah blah).

As far as the PRC lists are concerned, as of now hobbyists will not be affected when it comes to standard neodymium magnets.

This is an announcement from China’s Ministry of Commerce: Link.

This is a customs consultation response regarding export issues for related products: Link.

It may also explain why many AliExpress magnets have stopped being exported. It could be due to concerns about risks from Sellers or their logistics service providers.

Since Maker’s Supply hasn’t delisted magnets and trade war tensions are easing, I guess their magnets may only face customs checks, but I don’t think there’s a risk of supply interruptions.

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