Global tariff and trade helpdesk to assist stakeholders in navigating emerging trade issues

The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with DGFT, is closely monitoring shifts in international trade dynamics, especially those involving changes in tariffs, spikes in imports, and challenges related to exports. 

As global trade policies continue to evolve—with new tariff actions and countermeasures being introduced—certain sectors and countries may see rising import competition or fresh export prospects. 

Businesses facing such trade disruptions are encouraged to provide feedback and recommend possible support mechanisms. To facilitate this, DGFT has launched a dedicated ‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’ aimed at guiding stakeholders through these emerging trade-related developments.

What Will Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk Do?

The 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' would look into issues relating to Import and Export Challenges, Import Surges or Dumping, EXIM Clearance, Logistics or Supply Chain Challenges, Financial or Banking issues, Regulatory or Compliance Issues, and Other Issues or Suggestions. 

The Help desk would also collect and collate trade-related issues concerning other Ministries/Departments/Agencies of Central Government and State Governments and will co-ordinate to seek their support and provide possible resolution(s).
Export-Import community may submit information on the DGFT website and submit information relating to their issues on which support is required using the following steps—

Navigate to the DGFT Website (https://dgft.gov.in) -- > Services -- > DGFT Helpdesk Service

‘Create New Request’ and select the Category as ‘Global Tariff and Trade and Issues’
Select the suitable sub-category (Import Challenges, Export Challenges, Import Surges or Dumping, EXIM Clearance, Logistics or Supply Chain Challenges, Regulatory & Compliance Issues, and Other Issues and Suggestions), enter the other relevant details and submit.

Alternatively, issues may be sent to email id: dgftedi[at]nic[dot]in with the subject header:

‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’, or call the Toll-Free No at 1800-111-550