India’s DGFT has extended the deadline for surrendering unutilised tariff-rate quota (TRQ) quantities allocated for the import of 1 lakh metric tonne (LMT) of raw sugar. The extension affects importers who have not utilised their allocated TRQ quantities. No further details are available from the snippet.
Topic Archives:Tariffs
White House releases list of goods subject to tariff reductions between the US and China
The White House has published a list of goods that will receive tariff reductions as part of US-China trade negotiations. The announcement details specific product categories subject to duty cuts between the two countries. Myanmar’s commerce ministry is reporting this as significant international trade news.
15th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee held during 6-9 October 2026
The 15th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting was held from 6-9 October 2026, focusing on the ongoing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. The meeting involved negotiations on tariff schedules and trade in goods provisions between India and ASEAN member states. This is part of the broader effort to modernize the AITIGA framework.
Fourteen Economies Sign Joint Ministerial Statement on Global Excess Capacity in Key Manufacturing Sectors
On the margins of the OECD Trade Committee, the US and 14 economies signed a joint ministerial statement to address structural excess capacity and production in key manufacturing sectors. The initiative launches multilateral work on non-market practices contributing to global overcapacity. This is a named plurilateral policy outcome with direct trade remedy and market access […]
Initiation of Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation on Imports of Flat-Rolled Products of Other Alloy Steel and Non-Alloy Steel, Coated or Plated with Aluminium and Zinc, Originating or Exported from China, Chinese Taipei, and Vietnam
Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on flat-rolled steel products coated with aluminium and zinc imported from China, Chinese Taipei, and Vietnam. The investigation covers both alloy and non-alloy steel flat-rolled products. This is a formal trade remedy proceeding under Malaysian anti-dumping law.
Initiation of Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Pre-Painted, Painted or Colour-Coated Steel Coils Originating from or Exported from the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry has initiated a sunset review of anti-dumping duties on imports of pre-painted, painted, or colour-coated steel coils from China and Vietnam. The review will determine whether expiry of the duties would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury. This is a standard trade remedy process […]
Taiwan MOEA Solicits Industry Feedback on Steel Export Quota Mechanism to EU
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs clarified its management of steel export quotas to the EU under the EU’s safeguard measures, which apply tariff-rate quotas on steel imports. The quota allocation divides national quotas into ‘export performance quotas’ (based on 2022-2024 average export volumes) and ‘open application quotas,’ with nearly 80% of industry respondents supporting the […]
Taiwan MOEA Adjusts EU Steel Export Quota Allocation Mechanism After Industry Consultations
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs met with steel industry associations on September 24 and reached consensus to reduce the ‘open application quota’ share for metal-coated steel sheets (EU Category 4A) from 20% to 10%, with allocations split into three tranches to prevent immediate exhaustion. The adjustment responds to the EU’s continued tariff-rate quota regime for […]
Ambassador Greer Hosts G20 Trade Ministers in Milwaukee to Showcase American Manufacturing
USTR Ambassador Greer hosted G20 Trade Ministers in Milwaukee for the G20 Trade Ministerial, leading discussions on eliminating forced labor in global supply chains, updating the MFN principle, and other trade topics. The ministerial brought together trade ministers from major economies to address substantive international trade policy issues.
Government Extends Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme to 31 December 2026
India has extended its RoDTEP scheme, which remits duties and taxes embedded in exported products, until 31 December 2026. The scheme is a key export incentive mechanism that offsets indirect taxes on inputs used in export production. No further details from the snippet are available regarding rate changes or sector-specific modifications.