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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of its temporary import suspension on live poultry and poultry meat products from the United Kingdom. The measure had been imposed due to avian influenza concerns. This removal restores market access for UK poultry products to Japan.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has issued Trade Notice 22 announcing enhancements to the Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency and Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate process. This affects export certification procedures for goods requiring PSIC compliance. The changes relate to customs and export documentation requirements administered by DGFT.
News Gov Hk Finance·Hk·
The Hong Kong-Peru Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on September 1, 2026, as announced by the Trade & Industry Department. The agreement provides preferential terms for Hong Kong traders and investors in Peru and is seen as a gateway to broader Latin American markets.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso confirmed the Indonesia-EU CEPA will be signed in October 2026, providing 0% tariffs on key Indonesian exports including crude palm oil (CPO) and textiles to the European Union. The agreement is expected to expand market access and attract investment. This represents a significant milestone in Indonesia-EU trade relations.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT issued a corrigendum to Public Notice No. 27/2026-2027 concerning the modalities for application and distribution of a tariff rate quota (TRQ) for importing 1 million metric tons of raw sugar. The notice also covers a one-time conversion option from the Advance Authorisation (AA) Scheme to the TRQ Scheme. The corrigendum corrects details in […]
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended the export policy for wheat flour and related products. The change affects the export conditions or restrictions applicable to these commodities. Specific details of the amendment (free/restricted/prohibited status) are contained in the notification.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended the export policy for wheat. The specific change affects export conditions or restrictions on wheat, a key commodity. No further detail is available from the snippet.
Dti·
The Philippine DTI is soliciting public comments on proposed certification requirements for aluminum products. This constitutes a potential non-tariff measure/TBT development affecting market access for aluminum. Details of the specific standards or conformity assessment procedures are not visible in the snippet.
Moit·Vn·
The US is conducting administrative reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on solar energy panels, raw honey, and woven bags imported from Vietnam. These reviews determine final duty rates applicable to Vietnamese exporters for the relevant review periods. The item covers multiple AD/CVD proceedings affecting key Vietnamese export sectors.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso expressed optimism about the Indonesia-EU CEPA implementation, with the Ministry of Trade coordinating across ministries to finalize ratification documents, align domestic regulations, and ensure technical readiness. The minister emphasized efforts to maximize market access benefits for Indonesian businesses and the national economy.