Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the Export Reference Price (HPE) and Reference Price (HR) for gold for 1–14 July 2026 via Ministerial Decree No. 1505/2026, showing a 5.36% decline. The drop is attributed to a strengthening US dollar and rising US Treasury yields. These prices determine the export duty base for mining products.
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Indonesia’s CPO Reference Price Falls 2.78% for July 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade set the reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) at US$1,000.90 per metric ton for July 2026, down 2.78% (US$28.62) from June 2026’s US$1,029.51/MT. The reference price is used to determine export duties and levies on CPO and related products.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade Issues Three Ministerial Regulations on Export Governance of Strategic Natural Resources (Coal, Palm Oil, Iron Alloys)
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued three new ministerial regulations (Permendag Nos. 15, 16, and 17 of 2026) governing exports of coal, palm oil, and iron alloys, effective 1 June 2026. The regulations implement Government Regulation No. 24 of 2026 and aim to strengthen export governance of strategic natural resource commodities and support domestic downstream industrialization.
Malaysia’s Position on US Section 301 Trade Investigation Finding on Forced Labour (USTR, 2 June 2026)
Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry issued an official position statement responding to the USTR’s Section 301 trade investigation finding related to forced labour, published on 2 June 2026. The statement addresses Malaysia’s stance on the US findings and likely outlines steps or rebuttals concerning forced labour practices in Malaysian supply chains. This is […]
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.
Request for Comments on Alignment of Schedule-II (Export Policy) of ITC(HS) 2022 Following Finance Act 2026 Amendments
India’s DGFT is soliciting public comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II (Export Policy) of the ITC(HS) 2022 classification, consequent to changes introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The notice invites stakeholder feedback to align export policy entries with the updated legislative framework. This affects the export licensing and policy conditions for goods covered under the […]
Time-limited Support for Exporters in view of Geopolitical Disruptions in the Gulf and West Asia Maritime Corridor
India’s DGFT has issued a notification providing time-limited support measures for exporters affected by geopolitical disruptions in the Gulf and West Asia maritime corridor. The measure appears to address trade facilitation relief for exporters facing shipping route disruptions. Specific provisions likely include deadline extensions or procedural relaxations under India’s foreign trade policy.
Continuation of RoDTEP Scheme beyond March 31, 2026
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.