CUSTOMS, TARIFF & POLICY 

• India - Seeks to waive late fee for FORM GSTR-4 filing in UT of Ladakh for Financial year 2019-20
  

• India – Syncs HS code of wall fans, open cells for television sets, solar cells not assembled and solar cells assembled in module or made upto into panels with Finance act 2020

• India - ITC availment restriction of 10% as per Rule 36(4) reduced to 5% from 1st Jan 2021.Also, only 99% of the liability can be offset by ITC. Balance 1% will have to be paid by cash subject to certain exceptions.

• India -  Export of medical goggles and NBR gloves are permitted freely
  

• India – Import Policy: Import of copra under HS 1203000 is allowed through MMTC while import of Coconut oil under HS 15131100 and 15131900 is allowed through STEs except STC
  

• India - The quantity of raw sugar 8424 MTRV allowed for export to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2021
  

• India - Publishes order removing 14 days quarantine for vessels calling Indian ports from COVID-19 infected countries

TRADE REMEDIES

• India - Initiates mid-term review of anti-dumping duty imposed in respect of imports of Phenol originating in or exported from European Union, South Africa and Singapore
  

• India – Publishes final finding in anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of Faced Glasswool in Rolls originating in or exported from China PR.
  

• India - Publishes final finding of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Choline Chloride in all forms”
  

• India – Initiates anti- dumping investigation concerning imports of Caustic Soda originating in or exported from Japan, Iran, Qatar and Oman.
  

• India - Extends time period for completing anti- dumping investigation concerning imports of 1-Phenyl-3- Methyl-5-Pyrazolone  exports from China
  

• India - Revises safeguard duty on Phthalic Anhydride (Polyester Raw material) from Korea : Applicable rates are 7.5% from 18 Dec 2020 to 5 Jul 2021, 5.63% from 6 Jul 2021 to 5 Jul 2022 and Nil after 6 Jul 2022
  

• India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Caustic Soda originating in or exported from Japan, Iran, Qatar and Oman

PLANTS & PLANT PRODUCTS 

• Brazil - Proposes revisions to pesticide monographs for aminopyralid, buprofezin, teflubenzuron, deltamethrin, methomyl, bixafen, sulfentrazone, cypermethrin, cyfluthrin, thiophanate- methyl, clothianidin, copper oxychloride, diflubenzuron, and phosphine
  

• Canada – Proposes maximum residue limit for fluroxypyr-meptyl and Azoxystrobin
  

• United Kingdom – Publishes the Marketing of Plant and Propagating Material (Legislative Functions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
  

• USA – Establishes tolerances for residues of broflanilide in or on multiple commodities
  

FOOD 

• EU - Authorises preparation of montmorillonite-illite as feed additive for all animal species
  

• India – Publishes order related to mandatory online submission of annual return by food businesses w.e.f FY 2020-21
  

• Taiwan – Proposes regulation for the restriction and labeling requirement of 2′- fucosyllactose produced by genetically modified escherichia coli strain K-12 DH1 MDO MAP1001d as a Food Ingredient
  

• United Kingdom - Publishes Food and Drink (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
  

• USA – Publishes requirements for additional traceability records for certain foods
  

• USA – Publishes uniform compliance date for food labeling regulations

CHEMICAL & MEDICAL SUPPLIES

• United Kingdom - Publishes the Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
  

• United Kingdom – Publishes Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

• United Kingdom – Publishes the REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
  

• Vietnam - Publishes list of 54 foreign drugs granted circulation registration certificates in Vietnam
  

• Vietnam – Publishes additional list of batch 20 original brand name drugs

ENGINEERING & ELECTRONICS

• Australia – Publishes Consumer Goods (Products Containing Button/Coin Batteries) Safety Standard 2020

• EU - Publishes rules on harmonised marking specifications on single-use plastic products
  

• EU – Publishes directive regarding labelling of allergenic fragrances in toys
  

• India – Publishes special provisions for testing facilities in micro scale units in certification of safety of toys
  

• Vietnam - Publishes amendment to national technical regulations on level 4 emissions for automobiles manufactured, assembled and new import

Click here for more details on Weekly Trade Alerts from 18 - 24 December 2020 from the India Trade Portal.

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