The WTO Committee on Customs Valuation met on 8 June 2026 to examine preshipment inspection (PSI) issues, drawing on private sector input and member experiences to guide future committee work. Members also reviewed 34 customs valuation notifications and addressed a trade concern raised by one member.
Topic Archives:Customs
South Africa notifies WTO of safeguard investigation on A3/A4 office paper imports into SACU
South Africa notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 8 June 2026 of a safeguard investigation initiated on 5 June 2026 covering A3 and A4 office paper imported into the Southern African Customs Union. The notification follows standard WTO transparency obligations for safeguard proceedings.
UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trade Deal: Conclusion Summary
The UK government has published a conclusion summary outlining the provisions and chapters of the newly concluded UK-GCC free trade agreement. The document covers the full scope of the deal’s trade policy content across multiple chapters. This marks a significant bilateral trade agreement between the UK and the six GCC member states.
WTO Import Licensing Committee holds experience-sharing session on transparency and notification compliance
The WTO Committee on Import Licensing held its second experience-sharing session on 4 June 2026, with representatives from Cambodia, the EU, Myanmar, Thailand, and the United States presenting practices on notifications, public-private cooperation, and digitalization of licensing procedures. The Committee reviewed recent notifications and addressed 12 specific trade concerns. Focus was on improving transparency and […]
EU Steel Regulation: Commission consults on ‘melt and pour’ country-of-origin evidence requirements
The European Commission launched a targeted consultation on documentation requirements for the ‘melt and pour’ traceability rules under the EU Steel Regulation. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on what evidence should be required to identify the country where steel was melted and poured. This directly affects customs and rules-of-origin compliance for steel imports into […]
Extension of Special Drive for Expeditious Issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Schemes to May 31, 2026
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.
Instructions on Issuance/Re-issuance/Extension of Post Export EPCG Scrips – Activation of Post Export EPCG Module
India’s DGFT has issued instructions activating the Post Export EPCG module for issuance, re-issuance, and extension of validity of Post Export EPCG scrips. The Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme allows duty-free import of capital goods linked to export obligations. This notice provides procedural guidance for trade officers and exporters on operating the newly activated […]
Launch of Online Certificate of Origin Module for Agarwood on Trade Connect Platform
India’s DGFT has launched an online module on the Trade Connect Platform for issuing Certificates of Origin (CoO) for Agarwood. This digital system streamlines the CoO issuance process for this regulated commodity. Agarwood is a CITES-listed species subject to export controls and documentation requirements.
Review and Re-allocation of Export Quota for Pharma Grade Sugar by Special EXIM Facilitation Committee
India’s DGFT is reviewing and re-allocating the export quota for pharma grade sugar through the Special EXIM Facilitation Committee (SEFC). The trade notice addresses quota management for this specific commodity category. This affects exporters holding or seeking allocations under the pharma grade sugar export quota scheme.
Electronic Filing and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin under India-Oman CEPA effective June 1, 2026
India’s DGFT announces mandatory electronic filing and issuance of preferential Certificates of Origin under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, effective June 1, 2026. This procedural change governs how exporters claim preferential tariff treatment under the CEPA. The move digitizes the CoO process for trade between India and Oman.