Govt launches helpdesk to assist companies navigate US tariff points
Apr 11, 2025 10:20 PM IST
The commerce dept and DGFT are monitoring developments in world commerce, significantly in relation to tariff adjustments, import surges, and export-related challenges
NEW DELHI: The directorate basic of overseas commerce (DGFT) on Friday introduced the launch of a devoted ‘World Tariff and Commerce Helpdesk’ to help exporters and different stakeholders to navigate commerce points due to the US’ reciprocal tariffs and assist them to seize rising alternatives.
The commerce division and DGFT are monitoring developments in world commerce, significantly in relation to tariff adjustments, import surges, and export-related challenges. Given the evolving commerce panorama and the introduction of assorted tariff and counter-tariff measures, there could also be each new export alternatives and heightened import pressures from particular international locations or product sectors, a commerce ministry assertion stated.
“Exporters and importers experiencing such shifts are inspired to share their inputs and recommend potential help measures,” it stated, asking them to make use of the helpdesk.
The ‘World Tariff Challenges Helpdesk’ would look into points regarding import and export challenges, import surges or dumping, EXIM clearance, logistics or provide chain challenges, monetary or banking points, regulatory or compliance Points, and different Points or strategies, it stated.
The assistance desk would additionally acquire and collate trade-related points regarding different ministries and departments of each central authorities and states, and can co-ordinate to hunt their help and supply potential resolutions.
It stated the export-import neighborhood might increase the problems on which help is required utilizing helpdesk service, electronic mail to dgftedi@nic.in with the topic line — ‘World Tariff and Commerce Helpdesk’, or name the Toll-Free No at 1800-111-550.
The standing of resolutions and suggestions could also be tracked utilizing the standing tracker beneath the DGFT helpdesk providers, it added.
