India has banned the import of Bangladeshi woven fabrics, jute, and yarn products through its land ports.
This information came to light on Friday (June 27) via a statement from India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), as reported by the Times of India.
According to the statement, no such products from Bangladesh will be imported through land ports on the India-Bangladesh border.
These specific goods can only be imported via the Nhava Sheva seaport.
Products falling under the new restrictions include jute products, multi-layered woven fabrics, single hemp yarn, single jute yarn, and unbleached jute woven fabrics.
Previously, in May, India had prohibited the import of Bangladeshi ready-made garments through its land ports.
At that time, India only allowed the import of these products through the Nhava Sheva port in Maharashtra and the Kolkata port.
Bangladesh exports approximately $700 million worth of ready-made garments to India annually.
The DGFT stated that these restrictions will not apply to goods from Bangladesh destined for Nepal and Bhutan, but clarified that these products cannot be re-exported.
