Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has applied official anti-dumping duties on ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles originating from India. This follows an investigation into dumping practices affecting the domestic tile industry. The measure is a named trade remedy decision targeting a specific product and country of origin.
Topic Archives:Tariffs
Country Graduation from the Developing Countries Trading Scheme: India
The UK government has issued a notice on India’s upcoming exit from the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which provides preferential tariff access to eligible developing countries. India’s graduation means it will no longer receive preferential tariff rates under the scheme. This represents a concrete change in the UK-India bilateral trade tariff arrangements.
Preference Tier Graduation: Bhutan under UK DCTS
The UK has issued a notice on the preference tier graduation of Bhutan within the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). This affects the preferential tariff treatment Bhutan receives for exports to the UK.
Thai Deputy PM Concludes Substantive Talks with USTR Greer on Tariff Protection for Thailand’s Top Export Market
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun met USTR Jamieson Greer and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer in Washington D.C. on September 1, 2026, reaching substantive conclusions ahead of a Section 301 investigation announcement on structural overcapacity. Both sides reported concrete progress in the negotiations aimed at protecting Thailand’s access to its largest export […]
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.
September 2026: CPO Reference Price Up, Cocoa Beans and Pine Resin HPE Rise, Leather Products Steady, Wood Products Vary
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade set the September 2026 reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) at USD 1,007.51/MT, up 1.10% from August, which determines the applicable export duty and CPO Fund levy. Reference export prices (HPE) for cocoa beans and pine resin also increased, while leather product HPE remained unchanged and wood product HPE varied.
Indonesia Raises Gold Export Reference Price for September 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has officially set a new Export Reference Price (HPE) for gold at US$142,154.10 per kilogram for the first period of September 2026, up 7.87% from the second period of August 2026 (US$131,777.67/kg). The Reference Price (HR) for gold also increased. These prices are used to calculate export duties on gold.
Deliberations of the 240th Ordinary Meeting of the Executive Management Committee (Gecex)
Brazil’s CAMEX Executive Management Committee (Gecex) held its 240th ordinary meeting, producing formal deliberations on trade policy matters. Gecex is the body responsible for decisions on tariffs, trade remedies, export controls, and other trade measures in Brazil. Specific resolutions from this meeting are expected to cover tariff adjustments or trade remedy actions.
WTO Members Adopt Panel Report on EU Anti-Dumping Duties on Indonesian Fatty Acid
The WTO Dispute Settlement Body adopted a panel report on 28 August 2026 concerning the European Union’s anti-dumping duties on imports of fatty acid from Indonesia. The ruling concludes a dispute over these trade remedy measures affecting Indonesian exports to the EU.