India seeks exemption from the CITES Dalbergia requirements

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India is a regular exporter of musical instruments and parts much of which is made from Indian rosewood and sissoo or northern Indian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia and Dalbergia sissoo). Over the past months exporters have been experiencing a slowdown in exports due to the time it takes for CITES formalities to be completed.

Both of these timbers are readily available in India and harvests are strictly controlled so the Indian trade feels that these two domestic timbers should be removed from CITES Appendix II.

These species are found in Indian forests and have also been planted alongside coffee and other agri-crops to provide shade. They are also planted along canals and rivers.

The Government of India is of the view that products made for exports from both plantation logs or agroforestry plantings should be exempted from the CITES.

This message was conveyed to CITES at a meeting last month by Mr. Das Gupta who represented India. The Indian trade is now waiting for a decision from CITES.

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