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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/IND/17 India 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Plant protection, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences, Import quotas Agriculture, Chemicals, Energy, Fisheries, Other Import restrictions on certain products
Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import restrictions on certain products
Live animals, including fish, planting material (seeds), stones, metal waste, radioactive material, ozone depleting substances, plastic waste, sandalwood, nuclear reactors and parts thereof, and items covered under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) or other similar domestic/international legislation
Type of measure
Import authorization

(A quota is also being maintained on imports of sandalwood under ITC (HS) Code No. 44039922.)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Fish
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Plastic
Waste
Wildlife
Safeguards G/SG/N/8/IND/31/SUPPL.1 India 2018
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Safeguard measure / investigation Energy, Manufacturing
In line with this commitment to the Paris…
In line with this commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change for reduction of CO2 emissions by 33-35% from 2005 levels, India established a target achieving 100 GW of Solar power generation by the year 2022. (...) In order to account for these unforseen developments relative to India's commitment , the Director General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the competent authority, has recommended to impose safeguard duty at the rate of 25% ad valorem for the first year, 20% ad valorem for the first six months of the second year and 15% ad valorem for last six months of the second year on Solar Cells whether or not assembled in Modules or Panels.
Environment related objective
To respect national commitments to the Paris agreements by ensuring that solar energy production targets are achieved.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
In line with this commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change for reduction of CO2 emissions by 33-35% from 2005 levels, India established a target achieving 100 GW of Solar power generation by the year 2022. (...) In order to account for these unforseen developments relative to India's commitment , the Director General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the competent authority, has recommended to impose safeguard duty at the rate of 25% ad valorem for the first year, 20% ad valorem for the first six months of the second year and 15% ad valorem for last six months of the second year on Solar Cells whether or not assembled in Modules or Panels.
Solar Cells whether or not assembled in Modules or Panels
Type of measure
Progressive reduction in safeguard duty rates
 ICS - HS Code
8541.40.11
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The Safeguard measures will be in force for a period of 2 years
Keywords
Climate
Renewable
Emissions
MEAs
Safeguards G/SG/N/8/IND/31/SUPPL.2 India 2018
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Safeguard measure / investigation Energy, Manufacturing
This supplement accurately specifies the duration…
This supplement accurately specifies the duration of the safegard measure which will be in force for a period of 2 years as indicated below:

(a) 25% ad valorem minus anti-dumping duty payable, if any, when imported during the period from 30 July, 2018 to 29 July, 2019 (both days inclusive);
(b) 20% ad valorem minus anti-dumping duty payable, if any, when imported during the period from 30 July, 2019 to 29 January, 2020 (both days inclusive); and
(c) 15% ad valorem minus anti-dumping duty payable, if any, when imported during the period from 30 January, 2020 to 29 July, 2020 (both days inclusive).
Environment related objective
To respect national commitments to the Paris agreements by ensuring that solar energy production targets are achieved.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This supplement accurately specifies the duration of the safegard measure which will be in force for a period of 2 years as indicated below:

(a) 25% ad valorem minus anti-dumping duty payable, if any, when imported during the period from 30 July, 2018 to 29 July, 2019 (both days inclusive);
(b) 20% ad valorem minus anti-dumping duty payable, if any, when imported during the period from 30 July, 2019 to 29 January, 2020 (both days inclusive); and
(c) 15% ad valorem minus anti-dumping duty payable, if any, when imported during the period from 30 January, 2020 to 29 July, 2020 (both days inclusive).
Solar Cells whether or not assembled in Modules or Panels
Type of measure
Progressive reduction in safeguard duty rates
 ICS - HS Code
8541.40.11
Subsidy amount Implementation period
From 30 July 2018 to 29 July 2020
Keywords
Climate
Renewable
Emissions
MEAs
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.2 ; G/SCM/N/315/IND India 2018 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Creation of infrastructure facilities aboard…
Creation of infrastructure facilities aboard vessels for efficient fishing and installation of GPS/ Fish finder/ Radio telephone etc.
Environment related objective
To track the vessel for safety at sea and to prevent Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported fishing.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Creation of infrastructure facilities aboard vessels for efficient fishing and installation of GPS/ Fish finder/ Radio telephone etc.
The fishermen
Type of measure
Financial Assistance in the form of bearing part of cost/expenditure on reimbursement basis
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing (Introduced in 2017-18)
Keywords
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.2 ; G/SCM/N/315/IND India 2018 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries Registration of Aquaculture Societies
Environment related objective
To encourage adoption of Better Management Practises and Code of Practices for sustainable shrimp farming for sector wide management of aquaculture farms.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Registration of Aquaculture Societies
To shrimp / scampi farmers
Type of measure
Financial Assistance in form of bearing part of cost/expenditure on reimbursement basis
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/IND/59 India 2017 Alternative and renewable energy
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and…
Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and prevent deceptive practices
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017
Standards for Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Renewable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/IND/63 India 2017
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Sustainable agriculture management
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing, Agriculture
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods)…
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017 detailing the procedure for Organic Food Labelling and Certification
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through establishing organic food labelling
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017 detailing the procedure for Organic Food Labelling and Certification
Food products
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/IND/69 India 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing
Caustic Soda Quality Control Order: Caustic Soda…
Caustic Soda Quality Control Order: Caustic Soda is one of the important chemicals that finds application in products that touch the day to day life of all Indians such as Alumina, Textile, Paper & Pulp, Water Treatment, Soap & Detergents, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, Agro & Crop-care Chemicals, Pipes for Irrigation, Housing and Industrial use etc. In order to reduce the the consumption of inferior grade caustic soda having mercury impurity, quality standards IS-252:2013 is being mandated for caustic soda for both domestic makers as well as imports.
Environment related objective
Reduce the use of mercury in production of caustic soda to ensure the protection of human health and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Caustic Soda Quality Control Order: Caustic Soda is one of the important chemicals that finds application in products that touch the day to day life of all Indians such as Alumina, Textile, Paper & Pulp, Water Treatment, Soap & Detergents, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, Agro & Crop-care Chemicals, Pipes for Irrigation, Housing and Industrial use etc. In order to reduce the the consumption of inferior grade caustic soda having mercury impurity, quality standards IS-252:2013 is being mandated for caustic soda for both domestic makers as well as imports.
Chemical substance - Caustic Soda
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
15 days from the expiry of comment period
Keywords
Environment
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/IND/178 India 2017 Sustainable agriculture management Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods)…
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing standards on organic foods
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017.
Organic food
Type of measure
Organic products regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette
Keywords
Organic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 India 2017 Other environmental risks mitigation
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing,…
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing, Tax concessions
 All products/economic activities
The Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2005…
The Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Policy)
Environment related objective
To arrest environmental degradation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Policy)
• 15% investment subsidy on fixed capital investment given to SSI/Tiny industrial units subject to a maximum of Rs.15 lakhs. An additional subsidy of 5% on fixed capital investment subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs provided to SC/ST entrepreneurs;

• Growth enabling incentives: 25% of the tax paid during one financial year ploughed back to Tiny/SSI/Large & Medium Industries as a grant by the Government towards the payment of tax during next year;

• Credit Support: 3% interest rebate on Prime Lending Rate (PLR) given on the term loan taken by new Tiny/SSI industrial units subject to a maximum of Rs.5.00 lakh per year for a period of 5 years. 5% of the project cost provided as seed capital assistance to SSI/Tiny industries started by SC /ST entrepreneurs as a grant for the industries which were sanctioned seed capital assistance by Prime Lending Institutions under National Equity Fund Scheme, subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs;

• Sales tax exemption on Purchase of raw materials for export oriented units. For export oriented units, APSFC extended financial assistance at a concessional rate of interest. Export Industries were given a 30% grant for ground rent for participation in the international trade fairs subject to a maximum limit of 9 sq. mts;

• 25% of the tax paid during one financial year ploughed back to Tiny/SSI/Large & Medium Industries as a grant by the Government towards the payment of tax during next year. Benefits are available for 5 years from the date of commencement of production;

• Reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure incurred by the industrial units in getting the BIS, ISO 9000 / 14000 or any other national or international certification subject to a maximum of Rs.1.00 lakh;

• Under Credit Guarantee Fund (Scheme) operated by SIDBI, credit is provided without any collateral security for industrial units up to a limit of Rs.25 lakhs of investment. To support this initiative and also to improve credit flow to small scale sector, a corpus fund provided matching the contribution made by the consortium of industries in IE's/Clusters subject to a maximum limit of Rs.25 Lakhs.
Type of measure
Grants; Tax exemptions; Credit support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Financial years 2005-06 to 2009-10

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is valid until 5 years from the date of its commencement i.e. 2009-10.
Keywords
Environment