India seeks WTO consultations with Indonesia on proposed duties on cotton fabric
India on Monday sought consultations with Indonesia under the World Trade Organization (WTO) safeguards agreement on Jakarta's proposal to impose import duties on cotton fabric.
New Delhi informed the WTO that it has substantial trade interest in the export of this fabric.
India told the multilateral trade regulatory body, "India wishes to propose that the above consultations be held virtually from September 23
to September 26, 2025, or at a mutually convenient date and time."
The Safeguards Committee has forwarded to WTO members a notification dated September 16, 2025, by Indonesia, informing them of serious injury or threat thereof to domestic industries producing cotton fabric and including a notification of a proposed safeguard measure in the form of specific duties on imports of these goods.
India exported cotton fabric worth $8.73 million in 2024, compared to $6.73 million in 2023.
In June, India sought consultations with Indonesia under World Trade Organization rules on extending its safeguard measures on cotton yarn.
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