The Brazilian government has issued regulations operationalizing tariff-rate quotas negotiated under the Mercosur–EFTA trade agreement. The measure covers specific product categories including wines, cheeses, infant formula, and chocolates from EFTA member countries. This step implements commitments made during the agreement’s negotiation.
Topic Archives:Customs
Deliberations of the 241st Ordinary Meeting of the Executive Management Committee (Gecex)
Brazil’s Gecex held its 241st ordinary meeting, issuing formal deliberations on trade-related matters under CAMEX authority. Gecex meetings typically produce binding resolutions on tariffs, trade remedies, export controls, and import/export licensing. The specific measures adopted are contained in the deliberations document.
Decree No. 365/2026/NĐ-CP on Rice Export and Import Business
Vietnam’s government issued Decree No. 365/2026/NĐ-CP dated 23 September 2026 governing the business of rice exports and imports. The decree establishes regulatory conditions and procedures for rice trading across borders. This represents a substantive update to Vietnam’s rice trade regulatory framework.
Government Eases RCMC Requirement for Export Consignments up to ₹3 Lakh
India has relaxed the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) requirement for export consignments valued up to ₹3 lakh, reducing compliance burdens for small exporters. This change affects export licensing/documentation procedures under India’s foreign trade policy. The measure aims to facilitate trade by simplifying procedural requirements for low-value shipments.
India and MERCOSUR Sign First Additional Protocol to Facilitate Electronic Certificates of Origin
India and MERCOSUR signed the First Additional Protocol to their Preferential Trade Agreement to enable electronic certificates of origin, streamlining trade documentation between the parties. This marks a formal amendment to the existing PTA framework. The move aims to reduce paperwork and facilitate faster customs clearance for preferential trade.
Ministry of Industry and Trade Issues Circular Detailing Provisions of the Foreign Trade Management Law
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a new circular providing detailed regulations implementing the Law on Foreign Trade Management. The circular covers specific provisions governing foreign trade activities. No further detail is available from the snippet.
DGFT Introduces Open API Facility for Certificate of Origin on the Trade Connect e-Platform
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched an Open API facility for Certificate of Origin issuance on the Trade Connect e-Platform, streamlining the digital process for exporters. This enables automated, system-to-system integration for CoO applications, reducing manual intervention in customs and preferential trade documentation.
Indonesia-Malaysia Commit to Maximizing Implementation of Border Trade Agreement
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and Malaysian Minister Johari Abdul Ghani reaffirmed commitment to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, focusing on optimizing the 2023 Border Trade Agreement (BTA) which entered into force on 29 May 2026. The meeting resulted in concrete commitments to maximize BTA implementation between the two countries.
EU requires documentation proving ‘country of melting and casting’ for steel imports
The EU has introduced a requirement for steel importers to provide documentation proving the country of melting and casting origin. This is a non-tariff measure affecting steel market access into the EU. The regulation impacts Vietnamese and other steel exporters seeking to comply with EU customs and rules-of-origin requirements.
Companies with exports affected by US tariffs can now request drawback extension
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce (MDIC) has issued a ministerial order (Portaria) defining criteria and procedures for companies to request up to 12-month extensions on drawback deadlines when exports have been impacted by US tariffs. The measure provides relief for exporters facing disrupted trade flows due to US tariff actions.