# Himachal to seek IGST exemption on Shipki La trade after suspension 2026-08-07T15:00:32+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Himachal Pradesh will ask the Centre to exempt Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on goods traded through Shipki La after traders suspended operations on August 1, the very day trade resumed following a six-year gap. Revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi said a delegation had submitted concerns, and the government is seeking a detailed report from the deputy commissioner. Negi argued that IGST cuts into profits, no such tax existed earlier. Traders want exemption, a revised item list, and quarantine facilities for livestock. Sources disagree on how many goods are allowed: Hindustan Times says 20 items are permitted, while The Hindu reports 72 types from the Indian side and 30 from the Chinese side. Negi said the state will also ask the Centre to amend the approved list and build infrastructure like a quarantine centre at the trade point. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - thehindu.com Tags: border trade, Himachal Pradesh, IGST exemption, Indo-China trade, Jagat Singh Negi, Shipki La trade Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/himachal-to-take-up-igst-on-shipki-la-trade-with-centre/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/himachal-to-take-up-igst-on-shipki-la-trade-with-centre/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.