<h1>Trade ministry restricts imports of precious metal alloys and colloidal compounds containing over 1% gold</h1> The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued two notifications restricting imports of precious metal alloys and compounds. Import of palladium, rhodium, and iridium alloys containing over 1% gold by weight is now restricted, expanding previous platinum restrictions to cover the entire customs tariff heading. Alloys with less than 1% gold remain freely importable to support industrial sectors. Additionally, import of colloidal metals and compounds is restricted to prevent gold imports disguised as chemical compounds, though industrial users can obtain import authorization for legitimate manufacturing needs.