India’s DGFT has launched an online module on the Trade Connect Platform for issuing Certificates of Origin (CoO) for Agarwood. This digital system streamlines the CoO issuance process for this regulated commodity. Agarwood is a CITES-listed species subject to export controls and documentation requirements.
Topic Archives:Commodities
Review and Re-allocation of Export Quota for Pharma Grade Sugar by Special EXIM Facilitation Committee
India’s DGFT is reviewing and re-allocating the export quota for pharma grade sugar through the Special EXIM Facilitation Committee (SEFC). The trade notice addresses quota management for this specific commodity category. This affects exporters holding or seeking allocations under the pharma grade sugar export quota scheme.
Amendment to Import Policy Condition for Urea (Exim Code 31021010) under ITC HS 2022 Schedule I
India’s DGFT has issued Notification No. 68 amending the import policy conditions for Urea under ITC HS code 31021010 in Schedule I of ITC HS 2022. The change affects the import policy regime for this fertilizer commodity. Specific revised conditions govern how urea may be imported into India.
Extension of Free Import Policy for Tur/Pigeon Peas (HS 0713 60 00) until 31 March 2027
India’s DGFT has extended the ‘Free’ import policy for Tur/Pigeon Peas under ITC (HS) 0713 60 00 until 31 March 2027. This maintains unrestricted import access for the commodity under Schedule I of the Import Policy. The extension continues a policy designed to ensure domestic supply availability.
India Extends Free Import Policy for Urad (Black Gram) Until March 2027
India’s DGFT has extended the ‘free’ import policy for urad (Vigna mungo) under ITC(HS) code 07133110 until 31 March 2027. This maintains unrestricted import access for the pulse commodity, which had been liberalized to manage domestic supply and prices.
Extension of Import Period for Yellow Peas (ITC HS 07131010)
India’s DGFT has extended the import period for yellow peas under ITC (HS) code 07131010, Chapter 07, Schedule-1 of ITC (HS) 2022. The notification amends the import policy for this commodity, affecting the window during which yellow peas may be imported. This is a specific market access and trade policy measure for an agricultural commodity.
Supply of Essential Commodities to the Republic of Maldives during FY 2026-27
India’s DGFT issued a notification governing the supply of essential commodities to the Maldives for FY 2026-27. The notification sets out specific trade arrangements for commodity exports under a bilateral agreement. This is an annual measure regulating market access and export quantities for named goods.
India Amends Export Policy for Wood Pellets (HS 44013100) and Wood Briquettes (HS 44013200)
India’s DGFT has amended the export policy and policy conditions for wood pellets and wood briquettes under Chapter 44 of ITC(HS) 2022 Schedule-2. The amendment modifies the export policy classification or conditions applicable to these two HS codes. This affects exporters of these biomass products from India.
Extension of Minimum Export Price (MEP) Validity for Natural Honey Exports
India’s DGFT has amended its export policy to extend the validity of the Minimum Export Price (MEP) on natural honey exports. This measure sets a floor price on honey exports, functioning as a non-tariff export control mechanism. No further details are available from the snippet.
Amendment in Export Policy Condition for Rice (HSN 1006) under ITC(HS) 2022
India’s DGFT has amended the export policy conditions for HSN 1006 (rice) under Schedule-II of ITC(HS) 2022. The notification modifies the terms under which rice exports are permitted. This is a formal regulatory change to India’s export control framework for a key agricultural commodity.