EU, Japan, Taiwan had earlier questioned Delhi’s import levies, saying they breach IT Agreement
The Budget imposing higher duties on certain mobile phone parts is likely to be opposed at the World Trade Organization (WTO) as certain countries are likely to see it as violation of the IT Agreement.
“India’s import duties on mobile phones and some communication equipment have already been challenged at the WTO by members such as the EU, Japan and Taiwan. The additional import duties on mobile phone parts can be challenged by the same members. The matter needs to be analysed within the government and arguments prepared to justify the duties,” an official told BusinessLine.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-calling-for-trouble-at-wto-with-fresh-duties-on-mobile-phone-parts/article30777184.ece
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EU, Japan, Taiwan had earlier questioned Delhi’s import levies, saying they breach IT Agreement The Budget imposing higher duties on certain mobile phone parts is likely to be opposed at the World Trade Organization (WTO) as certain countries are likely to see it as violation of the IT Agreement. “India’s import duties on mobile phones and some communication equipment have already been challenged at the WTO by members such as the EU, Japan and Taiwan. The additional import duties on mobile phone parts can be challenged by the same members. The matter needs to be analysed within the government and arguments prepared to justify the duties,” an official told BusinessLine. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-calling-for-trouble-at-wto-with-fresh-duties-on-mobile-phone-parts/article30777184.ece