Alerts from the Indian Trade Portal – www.indiantradeportal.in on Tariff/Preferential Tariff/ SPS and TBT measures/ GST  in Exports/ Export incentives/ Export-Import Policy Conditions etc. during the period: 21 - 27 March 2024 are given under. Please click on a notification for the details.

Customs & Trade Policy

• CBIC - Publishes Exchange Rate Notification No. 24/2024-Cus (NT) dated 26.03.2024
• DGFT - Amends policy condition of Crude Oil under HS Code 2709 00 10
• DGFT - Publishes notification on general authorisation for export of Telecommunication-related items and Information Security items covered under category 8A5 of SCOMET
• DGFT - Publishes public notice on general authorization for Export of Telecommunication-related items under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part 1 (GAET)

Agriculture

• Brazil - Updates phytosanitary requirements for import of papaya seeds (Carica papaya)
• Brazil - Updates phytosanitary requirements for import of eggplant seeds (Solanum melongena)
• Colombia - Publishes requirements for sites producing cut flowers or branches of ornamental species
• GCC - Proposes technical regulation for whole and ground roasted coffee beans
• Mexico - Modifies phytosanitary requirements for import of Arabica coffee beans (Coffea arabica) for industrial use

Food

• Brazil - Proposes sanitary requirements for transitional foods and cereal-based foods for infant formulas for infants and young children
• GCC - Proposes general requirement for blend of sweetened condensed skimmed milk and vegetables fats
• Turkiye - Publishes communiqué covers product characteristics of Cream and Kaymak
• Ukraine - Publishes requirements for Fruit Jams, Jellies, Marmalades and Sweetened Chestnut Puree
• United States of America - Amends regulations for determining a premarket notification for a food contact substance

Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

• Brazil - Proposes provisions on changes the positive list of monomers, other starting substances and polymers
• Israel - Proposes amendment to the Pharmacists Ordinance
• Ukraine - Proposes amendment to the law on Veterinary Medicine
• United Kingdom - Proposes mandatory classification and labelling of 48 hazardous chemical substances
• United States of America - Proposes rule to submit unpublished health and safety data under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Electricals

• China - Publishes standard for single phase plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes
• China - Publishes standard for Cord extension sets for household and similar purposes
• Israel - Proposes amendment to regulations on importing electrical products
• United States of America - Seeks comments on proposed rule on voluntary cybersecurity labeling for wireless consumer Internet of Things, or IoT, products
• United States of America - Proposes ban on electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) intended for self-injurious behavior or aggressive behavior

Other

• Argentina - Establishes technical requirements for ceramic plates and tiles
• Chile - Publishes regulation to regulates the delivery of Single-Use Plastics and plastic bottles
• Chinese Taipei - Publishes amendment to list of Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetic Products
• EAC - Proposes specification for matt emulsion paint for interior and exterior use
• Moldova - Publishes technical regulation relating to crystal glass