West Asia Crisis Triggers Urgent Call for Leather and Footwear Duty Exemptions

West Asia Crisis Triggers Urgent Call for Leather and Footwear Duty Exemptions

The leather and footwear industry in India has formally appealed to the government for immediate duty exemptions on critical manufacturing inputs, as the ongoing geopolitical instability in West Asia continues to disrupt supply chains and inflate production costs by as much as 60 percent. Industry representatives, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed this week…

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West Asia Crisis Prompts Leather Industry Push for Duty Exemptions

West Asia Crisis Prompts Leather Industry Push for Duty Exemptions

Supply Chain Disruptions Force Industry Pivot The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has formally requested the Indian government to grant duty-free import status for crust and finished leathers, citing severe supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing crisis in West Asia. As shipping routes through the Red Sea face increased security risks, domestic manufacturers are…

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