Curbs on Palm oil imports tightened
On April 13, 2020, India tightened its curbs on imports of palm oil. Under the new conditions, the authorisation for imports of palm oil should be accompanied with pre-purchase agreement.
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Apart from the pre-purchase agreement, “certificate of origin” has also been made mandatory. This certificate is important to prove where the goods come from. The import licensing of palm oil has been made to 6 months in place of 18 months.
The rules of origin certificate is required for countries with which India has trade agreements. These curbs are being introduced to regulate shipments during lock down.
India’s Imports
India is the world’s largest importer of vegetable oil and buys around 15 million tonnes annually. India primarily imports palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia. Malaysia produces 19 million tonnes of palm oil a year and Indonesia produce 43 million tonnes of palm oil a year.
The Palm oil had been put to restricted category from Free since the remarks of Malaysian prime minister.
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: India imports • India-Indonesia • india-malaysia • Palm oil • Trade agreement
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