India sets quotas for New Zealand apples and kiwifruit
In short
India will put quotas on imports of apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey and albumins from New Zealand. The limits will increase over five years, and apple imports will have no allowance in the first year.
This affects traders and buyers in both countries. The reporting does not give the final quota numbers or the exact date the system starts.
What the reporting says
India will implement a quota system for imports of apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey and albumins from New Zealand under an FTA-linked framework, with quotas rising gradually over five years. The reported plan initially caps apple imports and gives no allowance in the first year, while duty rates will vary by product and CIF value. The available reporting does not state the final quota levels or the exact start date.
Why it matters
India is reported to be setting a quota system for several New Zealand farm and food imports under a free-trade agreement framework. The initial apple allowance is zero in the first year, and the quotas are said to rise over five years. This could affect import flows, pricing and duty collection, but the reporting does not specify the quota volumes, the detailed tariff schedule, or the implementation date.