Weekly Trade Alert: 20 – 26 November
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Federation of Indian Export Organisations
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Alerts from the Indian Trade Portal – www.indiantradeportal.in on Tariff/Preferential Tariff/ SPS and TBT measures/GST/Export incentives/Export-Import Policy Conditions etc. during the period: 20 - 26 November, 2020 are given under. Please click on a notification for the details.
CUSTOMS & TRADE REMEDIES
Import
1. India – Publishes clarifications regarding availment of exemption on temporary import of durable containers
Notification Authority: Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (Circular No.51/2020-Customs)
Date: 23 November 2020
Trade Remedies
Notification Authority: Directorate General of Trade Remedies
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Mono Ethylene Glycol
HS Code: 29053100
Notification Authority: Directorate General of Trade Remedies
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Copper Tubes and Pipes
HS Code: 74112100, 74112200 and 74112900
Notification Authority: Directorate General of Trade Remedies
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: PVC Suspension Grade Resin
HS Code: 3904
Notification Authority: Directorate General of Trade Remedies
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Glass Fibre and articles thereof
HS Code: 7019
PLANTS & PLANT PRODUCTS
6. Malaysia – Publishes 5 orders related to pesticides exemption
- Pesticides (Exemption) (No. 8) Order 2020
- Pesticides (Exemption) (No. 7) Order 2020
- Pesticides (Exemption) (No. 6) Order 2020
- Pesticides (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2020
- Pesticides (Exemption) (No. 4) Order 2020
- Pesticides (Exemption) (No. 3) Order 2020
Notification Authority: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Food products
7. Tanzania – Publishes following standards
- AFDC 12 (540) P3 Guava juice – This Tanzania standard prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and tests for guava juice
- AFDC 12(568) P3 Dried tomatoes - This Tanzania Standard prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and test for dried tomatoes of varieties Solanum lycopersicum L. Intended for human consumption
- AFDC 12 (532) P3 Rev. TZS 585:2011 Ready to drink non-carbonated non-alcoholic - This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for ready to drink non alcoholic non carbonated beverages intended for direct human consumption.
- AFD 12 (537) P3 Rev. TZS 558:2015 Sugarcane juice - This Tanzania Standard prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and test for sugarcane juice obtained from sugarcane plant Saccharum officinarum L intended for direct human consumption
- AFDC 12 (539) P3 Apple juice - This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and tests for apple juice extracted from an apple fruit Malus domestica Borkh (synonymous Pyrus malus (L). intended for direct human consumption
- AFDC 12(6597) P3 Fruit juices and nectars - This Tanzania standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for fruit juices, nectars and fruit puree and concentrated fruit puree intended for direct human consumption or for further processing.
Notification Authority: Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Non-alcoholic beverages, Tomatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
HS Code: 2202
Notification Authority: Department of Agriculture
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: feed
Notification Authority: Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: Vegetables
HS Code: 070490, 070420, 0706, 0709, 09101, 0714, 070810, 071320, 071340, 071390, 07049010, 17029040000, 07143000, 071430, 0714900011, 07133500
Notification Authority: Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: Pomegranates, Tamarind, Sapota (chico), Custard-apple and certain vegetables
HS Code: 081090, 0706, 0714900011
Notification Authority: Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: Cotton, Cereals and certain vegetables
HS Code: 52, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 10082, 07133500, 07133990, 07136000, 07133100
12. Brazil – Proposes MRLs for M45 - MANDIPROPAMIDA (mandipropamid) in cocoa preparations and certain vegetables & fruits
Notification Authority: Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: cocoa preparations and certain vegetables and fruits
HS Code: 18, 120750, 0804, 081090, 08026, 0806, 07052, 070970, 0703, 0707, 0704, 081090, 3295, 08105000, 08109090, 12099110, 070990, 0709999000, 0709991000, 07049010
Notification Authority: Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: Cotton
HS Code: 52
14. Brazil – Proposes MRLs For C47 – Ciprodinil in Onion
Notification Authority: Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: Onion
HS Code: 0703
Notification Authority: Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Pesticide carfentrazone-ethyl in or on tree nuts
HS Code: 08
16. Japan - Publishes maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals:
Notification Authority: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Meat and edible meat offal, Dairy produce, Animal originated products, Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, Edible fruit, Mate and spices, Cereals, Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, Animal fats and oils
HS Code: 02, 04, 0504, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 15
Notification Authority: Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: Cereals, pulses and derived products
HS Code: 10, 11
18. United Kingdom - Publishes the Pesticides and Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
Notification Authority: Government of UK
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Pesticides
HS Code: 3808
FOOD & FEED
19. Australia – Publishes Imported Food Control Order 2019
Notification Authority: Department of Agriculture
Date: 26 November 2020
Notification Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional food and Novel food
Notification Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Food Products
Notification Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Food Products
Notification Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Food Products
24. Israel – Publishes standard SI 1318 part 1 - Wine, wine based beverages and beverages based on vitivini cultural products
Notification Authority: Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Wine
HS Code: 2204
Notification Authority: Government of Russia
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: food
26. UAE - Imposes ban on importation domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products from following regions
- Yugra, Chelyabinskaya Oblast, Respublika Tatarstan, Samarskaya Oblast, Tomskaya Oblast , Russia Federation
- Corsica Region, France
- Denmark
Notification Authority: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)
Product Coverage: Live poultry
HS Code: 0105
27. Colombia - Publishes microbiological criteria that food and beverages for human consumption must meet
Notification Authority: Ministry of Health and Social Protection
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Food and beverages for human consumption
Notification Authority: European Commission (REGULATION (EU) 2020/1733)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: fruit and vegetables
HS Code: 07, 08
Notification Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Food Products
Notification Authority: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety [Prime Minister Decree No. 1652)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: food
31. South Korea – Publishes enforcement decree of the special act on imported food safety management
Notification Authority: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety [President Decree No. 31110)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: food
Notification Authority: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Livestock
33. South Korea – Publishes enforcement regulations of the livestock products sanitation control act
Notification Authority: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Livestock
34. Tanzania – Tanzania Bureau of Standards publishes following standards
- AFDC 4(299) CD 3 Edible tallow - This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and testing methods for tallow intended for human consumption.
- AFDC 4(293) CD3 Edible Almond oil - This Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and testing methods for almond oil intended for human consumption
- AFDC 4(292) CD3 Cashew butter - Standard prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and testing for cashew butter derived from kernels of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale, L) intended for human consumption
- AFDC13 (531) P3/Rev.TZS 1654:2013 Liqueurs - This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and testing for liqueurs
- AFDC 13 (530) P3 Rev TZS 1245:2010 Draught beer - This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for draught beer
Notification Authority: Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder (HS 12); Edible oils and fats. Oilseeds (ICS 67.200), Prepackaged and prepared foods, Edible oils and fats
HS Code: 12, 22, 19, 20
35. Rwanda – Publishes following standards on food products
- DRS 448: 2020 Vegetable powder - This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for vegetable powder intended for human consumption. It does not apply to any vegetable powder/flour which is a subject of standard designated by a specific name.
- DRS 446: 2020 Low fat dairy ice cream and dairy ices - This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for low fat dairy ice cream and dairy ices. This standard does not apply to the product covered I RS EAS 70.
- DRS 315: 2020 Potato collection centre - The standard covers the location, structural, facility, safety and management requirements for a ware potato collection centre.
- DRS 304-1: 2020 Chillies - standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for fresh chillies, grown from varieties of cultivated species Capsicum spp.
- DRS 293: 2020 Milk collection centre – This standard provides requirements for premises, utilities, equipment, personnel, operations and management of milk collection centers.
- DRS 286: 2020 Prevention and reduction of aflatoxin contamination in peanuts - This Rwanda Standard provides general recommended practices based on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and complementary management system for the reduction of aflatoxin in groundnuts (peanuts).
- DRS 280: 2020 Agricultural liming materials - Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and tests for agricultural liming materials.
- DRS 275-4: 2020 Seeds - This Draft Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre basic, basic and certified seed of pea (pisum sativum). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post-control tests.
- DRS 259: 2020 Prevention and reduction of mycotoxins contamination in coffee - This standard provides guidelines for prevention and reduction of mycotoxins in coffee (Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora) production chain.
- DRS 275-1: 2020 Seeds - This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L
- DRS 275-2: 2020 Seeds Rice - This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic certified and quality declared seed of rice (Oryza sativa L.).
- DRS 25: 2020 Edible maize starch - Specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for edible maize starch commonly referred to as edible corn starch.
- DRS 50-8: 2020 Paneer cheese - Specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for paneer cheese intended for human consumption.
Notification Authority: Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Vegetables and derived products, dairy
HS Code: 04, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 11
36. United Kingdom - Publishes the Organic Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
Notification Authority: Government of UK
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Organic Products
CHEMICAL & TEXTILES
Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Notification Authority: European Commission
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Products of the chemical industry
38. Philippines - Implemented the Philippine National Standard Specification for Kerosene (PNS/DOE QS 009:2019)
Notification Authority: Oil Industry Management Bureau
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Kerosene; Fuels
39. Taiwan – Proposes regulations governing border inspection and examination of imported medical devices
Notification Authority: Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Condoms, Medical masks, Sheath contraceptives, of vulcanised rubber, Made-up articles of textile materials, incl. dress patterns,
HS Code: 401410, 630790
40. Australia - Publishes Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020
Notification Authority: Minister for Housing and Assistant Treasurer
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: Cosmetics
HS Code: 33, 3401
Notification Authority: Salvadoran Technical Regulation Agency (OSARTEC)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Pharmaceutical products
42. Rwanda – Publishes following standards on Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals:
- DRS 192: 2020 Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and diammonium phosphate (DAP) - This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizers.
- DRS 91: 2020 marking of pharmaceutical products - This Standard specifies requirements of a label for pharmaceutical products. It also gives special labelling and marking requirements for some preparations such as biological, sterile products and aerosols.
- DRS 72: 2020 Granulated superphosphate fertilizers - Standard specifies requirements, sampling method and test methods for granulated superphosphate fertilizers. It applies for both single superphosphate and triple superphosphate.
Notification Authority: Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Textiles
Notification Authority: National Secretariat of Public Security (SENASP)
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Other garments, men's or boys' (HS 62113)
HS Code: 6211
44. Rwanda – Publishes following standards on textile articles
- DRS 443: 2020 Silk yarn - This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for raw silk in skein or on cone or bobbin.
- DRS 440: 2020 Surgical clothing and drapes – This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for surgical drapes, single-use and reusable gowns, clean air suits and drapes used as medical consumables for patients, clinical staff and equipment to prevent the transmission of infective agents between clinical staff and patients during surgical and other invasive procedures.
Notification Authority: Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Man-made fibres
ENGINEERING & ELECTRONICS
45. Chile - Publishes Products Efficient in The Use of Water (PEUA) standard regarding classification and labeling
Notification Authority: Ministry of Foreign Relations of Chile
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Showers, taps, flow regulators, sanitary fixtures, dishwashers, washing machines
Notification Authority: General Directorate of Public Works
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: PE pipes reinforced with steel for pressurized fluids
Notification Authority: Ministry of Foreign Relations of Chile
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Household sewer unions in poly (chloride) pipes. vinyl) (PVC)
Notification Authority: Ministry of Foreign Relations of Chile
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: PE pipes reinforced with steel for pressurized fluids.
49. South Korea – Publishes requirements for grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders (KC 60745-2-3) will be amended to strengthen safety controls.
Notification Authority: Korean Agency for Technology and Standards
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: Grinders
50. Guatemala – Establishes method of assessment for imported air conditioners
Notification Authority: Dirección General de Energía
Date: 25 November 2020
Product Coverage: air conditioners
HS Code: 8415
51. Taiwan – Proposes legal inspection of table mounted chairs
Notification Authority: Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI)
Date: 23 November 2020
Product Coverage: Table mounted chairs, Seats, whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof
HS Code: 9401
Notification Authority: Bureau of Indian Standard
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: wheels for passenger cars
Notification Authority: Ministry of the Presidency - National Secretary of Energy
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Air Conditioners
HS Code: 8415
54. Saudi Arabia – Publishes technical regulation for restriction of hazardous substances
Notification Authority: Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: hazardous substances
HS Code: 8443, 8471, 8472, 8504, 8517, 8518, 8519, 8521, 8523, 8523, 8526, 8527, 8528, 8529, 8531, 8543, 8544, 9108, 8421, 8422, 8443, 8450, 8501, 8508, 8509, 8516, 8536, 8539, 8544, 9405, 8414, 8450, 8504, 8508, 8516, 8536
REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS IN INDIA
Notification Authority: Government of Maharashtra
Date: 25 November 2020
Notification Authority: Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB)
Date: 25 November 2020
Notification Authority: State Government of Madhya Pradesh
Date: 11 November 2020
Notification Authority: Chandigarh Administration
Date: 18 November 2020
Notification Authority: Chandigarh Administration
Date: 21 November 2020
Notification Authority: Chandigarh Administration
Date: 21 November 2020
61. India - Amends the Madhya Pradesh Factories Rules 1962
Notification Authority: State Government of Madhya Pradesh
Date: 16 November 2020
Notification Authority: Finance Department of Tripura
Date: 9 November 2020
Notification Authority: Labour Department of Tripura
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Boilers
Notification Authority: Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (MoHI&PE)
Date: 20 November 2020
Product Coverage: Automobile and Automotive Components
Notification Authority: West Bengal PCB
Date: 20 November 2020
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