PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
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India’s DGFT has amended the export policy and policy conditions for wood pellets and wood briquettes under Chapter 44 of ITC(HS) 2022 Schedule-2. The amendment modifies the export policy classification or conditions applicable to these two HS codes. This affects exporters of these biomass products from India.
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India’s DGFT has issued a notification amending the import policy and policy conditions for goods under Chapter 71 of ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule-I, covering precious stones, metals, and jewellery. The amendment modifies import licensing or policy conditions for these items. Specific changes affect market access terms for this product category.
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China has announced the withdrawal of its anti-suit injunction policy following a WTO ruling that found the policy violated WTO rules. The decision follows a dispute brought by the EU against China’s use of anti-suit injunctions to block foreign courts from adjudicating standard-essential patent licensing disputes. This represents a significant outcome in WTO dispute settlement […]
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India’s DGFT has issued a notification amending the import policy for items under CTH 7113 (articles of jewellery and parts thereof) in Schedule-I of ITC (HS) 2022. The change modifies the conditions or restrictions governing the import of these goods into India. This is a formal policy amendment affecting market access for jewellery imports.
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India’s DGFT issued a notification governing the supply of essential commodities to the Maldives for FY 2026-27. The notification sets out specific trade arrangements for commodity exports under a bilateral agreement. This is an annual measure regulating market access and export quantities for named goods.
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India’s DGFT has extended a special drive for faster issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODCs) under the Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) schemes until May 31, 2026. These schemes allow duty-free imports of inputs/capital goods against export obligations. The extension aims to clear pending EODC applications more quickly.
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The OECD reports a rise in export restrictions on critical raw materials, posing increasing risks to global supply chains. The report examines specific policy measures affecting the trade of minerals and other inputs essential to clean energy and manufacturing. This is a substantive policy analysis of named trade restrictive measures across multiple countries.
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The Swiss Federal Council discussed US Section 301 investigations targeting Switzerland over alleged excess manufacturing capacity and insufficient forced labor import restrictions. Switzerland rejects the allegations and intends to submit its views in the relevant proceedings. The outcome could affect trade measures between the US and Switzerland.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has issued Notification No. 73 amending Paragraph 4.43 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to provide a one-time relaxation for the Gems and Jewellery sector. The amendment modifies existing trade policy provisions applicable to this export-oriented sector. Specific details of the relaxation are not available in the snippet.
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India’s DGFT has notified the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme beyond March 31, 2026. The scheme provides reimbursement of embedded duties and taxes to exporters, functioning as an export support measure. No further details on revised rates or conditions are available from the snippet.