<h1>Egypt Withdraws 25% Import Fee on Cotton Yarn and Textiles After India's Challenge, Effective April 8, 2009.</h1> The Arab Republic of Egypt has withdrawn a 25% fee on the CIF value of imported cotton yarn and textiles, initially imposed in January 2009 as a precautionary measure. This decision followed a challenge by the Government of India, arguing that the fee exceeded WTO-bound rates and could harm India's textile exports to Egypt, which are significant. The fee, in addition to existing import duties, was seen as potentially damaging to India's export sector amid economic difficulties. The withdrawal was achieved through efforts by India's Ministry of Commerce and other bodies, effective April 8, 2009.