IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION TO THE COUNCIL FOR TRADE IN GOODS
OF THE RESULTS OF THE CONSULTATIONS UNDER ARTICLE 12.3

COMMUNICATION OF INDIA

Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles

The following communication, dated and received on 1 October 2024, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of India.

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Pursuant to Article 12.5 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards (Safeguards Agreement), India is notifying the results of the consultations conducted under Article 12.3 of the Safeguards Agreement. Documents _G/SG/N/8/IDN/20/Suppl.2 (dated 12 August 2024) and _G/SG/N/8/IDN/20/Suppl.2/Corr.1 (dated 22 August 2024),contain notifications from the Indonesia concerning measures taken under the Safeguards Agreement concerning Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles.

On 29 August 2024, Indonesia and India conducted consultations with a view to discuss the information provided in the above-mentioned documents dated 12 August 2024 and 22 August 2024 related to the safeguard measure on Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles. Indonesia and India discussed the relevant information and exchanged views on the measure. India submitted a written inquiry to Indonesia seeking clarification on specific aspects of the notification. These inquiries included questions about causal relationships, additional factors, apparent contradictions, unforeseen developments, the impact on employment and profits, industry adjustment, the rationale for seeking two-year extension, efforts made so far under Structural Adjustment Program, and the proposed exclusion of certain products from the safeguard measure. Indonesia subsequently provided written responses to these inquiries.

The result of the consultations was inconclusive. Accordingly, India reserves its right to request compensation pursuant to Article 8 paragraph 1 of the Agreement on Safeguards.

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