INDIA BANS JUTE IMPORTS FROM BANGLADESH

Current Context: From June 27, 2025, India banned jute and allied imports from Bangladesh via all land ports and most seaports—allowed only through Mumbai’s Nhava‐Sheva port.

 DETAILS

• Covered Items: Flax & jute yarn/fibre, woven and unbleached jute fabrics.
• Geographic Scope: Ban includes all India‑Bangladesh land crossings; seaport entry allowed only via Nhava‑Sheva. Exemptions exist for goods transiting via Nepal/Bhutan.
• Reason: To curb dumping/subsidised imports harming Indian jute mills and farmers; reverse rising import trends despite earlier duties.
• Impact Zones: West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya—affecting local mills and farmers.