Alerts from the Indian Trade Portal on Tariff/Preferential Tariff/ SPS and TBT measures/GST/Export incentives/Export-Import Policy Conditions etc. during the period: 15 – 21 January 2021 are given under. Please click on a notification for the details.

Tariff Policy & Procedure

• India – Publishes procedure and criteria for submission and approval of applications for export of Diagnostic Kits and their components/laboratory reagents
  

• India – Introduces online e-PRC system for application seeking policy / procedure relaxation in terms of Para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20
  

• India – Publishes amount of remuneration prescribed under section 9A(3)(m) of the Income-tax Act, 1961
  

• India – Publishes circular regarding transshipment of import & export cargo via Sri Lanka and Bangladesh-waiver of bank guarantee
  

• India – Publishes requirement for filing of Bill of Coastal Goods (BCG

Tariff & GST

• India – Publishes tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nut, gold and silver
  

• India – Publishes amendment (2021) to CGST Rules, 2017
  

• Philippines – Publishes circular regarding import tariff for 84241090, 20079920, 19019031 & 39014000 and 32089090 & 39093100
  

• Philippines – Modifying the rates of import duty on certain agricultural products
  

• Philippines – Publishes tariff rate on the importation of mechanically deboned meat
  

• Philippines – Publishes amendment to import tariff of HS 29319090 & 38089190

Trade Remedies

• India – Publishes anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of Soda Ash originating in or exported from Turkey and USA
  

• India – Extends time for filing response in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Caustic Soda originating in or exported from Japan, Iran, Qatar and Oman
  

• India – Postpones **** hearing in sunset review investigation concerning imports of "Normal Butanol" from European Union, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and USA
  

• India – Publishes anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of "Flat Products of Stainless Steel" from Indonesia

Plant & Plant Products

• Australia – Publishes amendments to import conditions for Nuts and woody tree seed for sowing, Raw seed for human consumption, Permitted seed for sowing and Fresh grapes for human consumption
  

• Brazil - Authorization standard for the import of plant species, their products and by‑products amended
  

• India - Proposes amendment to food Licensing and Registration of Food Business dealing in documents and conditions of licensing and registration of E-commerce Food Business Operators
  

• Indonesia – Publishes regulation on maximum limits of chemical contamination in processed food
  

• New Zealand - Introduces Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS) which specifies the requirements needed to manage the biosecurity risks associated with the arrival of aircraft in New Zealand

Food & Feed

• Brazil – Publishes procedures for re-inspection of imported edible animal products
  

• Chile - Establishes list of products of animal origin that do not require approval from the SAG for their entry into Chile
  

• Japan - Specifications and standards of feeds and feed additives amended
  

• Japan – Publishes amendment to the list of substances that can be used for preservation of alcoholic beverages
  

• India – Publishes notice on approval of Rapid Analytical Food Testing (RAFT) Kit/Equipment/ Method by FSSAI

Chemicals 

• Brazil - Establishes the list of active ingredients allowed in cosmetic products to modify the shape of the hair by changing its chemical structure and the requirements for its use
  

• Brazil – Publishes guidelines for use of lead acetate, pyrogallol, formaldehyde, and para formaldehyde in personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes
  

• Brazil - Establishes the technical requirements for Artificial tears and lubricating eye drops and Advanced therapy medicinal products
  

• Laos – Publishes circular for entrepreneurs who produce locally and import pesticides, fertilizers and seeds for distribution should pay attention to labeling
  

• Malaysia – Publishes guidance on the requirement to import, handle, store and distribute covid-19 vaccines in Malaysia 

Engineering & Electronics

• Brazil – Publishes technical quality regulation and the conformity assessment requirements for tires of ***** use bicycles
  

• Brazil -  Publishes technical quality regulation and the conformity assessment requirements for gas lighters
  

• Switzerland - Revises ordinance on tele communications installations
  

• Taiwan – Publishes legal inspection requirements for carry cots and stands
  

• USA - Proposes to update its radiofrequency (RF) device marketing and importation rules in order to allow equipment manufacturers to better gauge consumer interest and prepare for new product launches
  

• Mexico – Publishes standards for Motor vehicles-Physical-mechanical conditions of vehicles with gross vehicle weight not exceeding 3,857 kg

Click here for more details on Weekly Trade Alerts from 15 - 21 January 2021 from the India Trade Portal.

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