China’s Ministry of Commerce published a decision on the succession of anti-dumping duty rates applicable to specific companies subject to anti-dumping measures on copolymer polyoxymethylene (POM) imported from the United States, European Union, Taiwan, and Japan. The announcement covers the inheritance of enterprise-specific duty rates under existing anti-dumping orders.
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Indonesia’s Trade Ministry Socializes Latest Rice Export Rules and IJEPA TRQ Facilities for Bananas and Pineapples
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on August 18, 2026, to disseminate the latest regulations on rice exports and tariff-rate quota (TRQ) facilities under the Indonesia-Japan EPA (IJEPA) for bananas and pineapples. The session was attended by various ministries, agencies, and business actors in the agriculture and forestry sectors. The initiative aims […]
Indonesia Sets Gold Export Reference Price Up 0.65% for Second Period of August 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at US$131,777.67/kg for the second half of August 2026, a 0.65% increase from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose. Interest rate movements are cited as a key driver.
Rising Gold Demand Drives Increase in Indonesia’s Gold Export Reference Price and Benchmark Price for August 2026 Period II
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at USD 131,777.67/kg for the second half of August 2026, up 0.65% from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose to USD 4,098.75/troy ounce from USD 4,072.12. These prices are established under a Ministerial Decree governing gold export pricing.
US Resolves USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at Grupo Yazaki in Mexico
The United States announced successful resolution of a USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter at Grupo Yazaki’s facility in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. The US has resumed liquidation of tariffs on goods from the facility, which manufactures automotive components. The RRM is a USMCA enforcement tool addressing labor rights violations.
India and SACU Sign Terms of Reference for Preferential Trade Agreement Negotiations
India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed Terms of Reference to launch negotiations toward a Preferential Trade Agreement. The ToR formalizes the framework for bilateral trade talks between India and SACU members (South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia). This marks a concrete step toward a preferential tariff arrangement between the two parties.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 32 (2026): Preliminary Determination in Anti-Dumping Investigation on Pecans from Mexico and the United States
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping investigation into imports of pecans originating from Mexico and the United States. The announcement (No. 32, 2026) formally publishes the initial findings of the investigation. Provisional anti-dumping measures may follow from this preliminary ruling.
EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Terephthalic Acid from South Korea and Mexico
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of terephthalic acid originating from South Korea and Mexico. This action targets dumped imports entering the EU market for this chemical commodity.
DGFT Removes Physical Duty Payment Challans for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate Applications under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Schemes
India’s DGFT has eliminated the requirement to submit physical duty payment challans when applying for Export Obligation Discharge Certificates under the Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) schemes. The change streamlines compliance procedures for exporters using these duty exemption/remission schemes. This is a customs procedure reform affecting how exporters document duty obligations.
Indonesia announces no anti-dumping duties on polypropylene homopolymer from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, China, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
Indonesia has announced it will not impose anti-dumping duties on polypropylene homopolymer products originating from eight countries including Vietnam, China, and South Korea. This follows an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the plastic resin from these nations. The outcome is a negative determination, meaning no remedial tariffs will be applied.