PANews reported on April 30 that the People's Bank of China and the General Administration of Customs issued Announcement No. 11 of 2026 , deciding to further optimize the "non-batch-one-license" management of import and export permits for gold and gold products, simplifying procedures and promoting trade facilitation. The announcement clarifies that legal entities with frequent import and export business can apply for "non-batch-one-license" permits in accordance with the "Measures for the Administration of Import and Export of Gold and Gold Products." The permit is valid for nine months from the date of issuance and can be used for multiple customs declarations within the validity period, provided the quantity does not exceed the prescribed limit. The applicable customs scope has been expanded to 15 customs offices, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. It will take effect on June 1 , 2026 , and simultaneously repeal Announcements No. 9 of 2016 and No. 5 of 2017 .