India’s DGFT issued Notification No. 05 dated 07 April 2026 amending Para 2.62 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. The specific content of the amendment is not available in the snippet, but it represents a formal policy change to India’s trade framework. Para 2.62 typically relates to trade facilitation or export/import procedures under the FTP […]
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Amendment to HS Code 73181500 Description in RoDTEP Schedule Appendices 4R and 4RE
India’s DGFT has issued Notification No. 06 amending the product description against HS Code 73181500 (screws, bolts, nuts and similar articles) in Appendices 4R and 4RE of the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) Schedule. The amendment updates the classification description applicable to export duty remission rates for this tariff line.
Amendment to Import Policy for Glufosinate and Its Salts (ITC HS Chapter 38)
India’s DGFT has amended the import policy for glufosinate and its salts under Chapter 38 of Schedule I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022. The notification changes the trade policy conditions governing imports of this herbicide chemical. Specific details of the policy change (e.g., free/restricted/prohibited status) are not available in the snippet.
RoDTEP Schedule Aligned with Customs Tariff Act Changes Effective 01 May 2026
India’s DGFT has issued a notification aligning the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) schedule with amendments to the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as modified by the Finance Act (No. 3 of 2026), effective 1 May 2026. The update reflects reclassification of tariff lines consequent to the Finance […]
Amendment to FTP 2023: Applicability of Quality Control Orders and BIS Requirements on Imports by SEZ Units and Developers
India’s DGFT has amended Para 2.03(A)(iii) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to clarify the applicability of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements on imports by Special Economic Zone units and developers. The amendment addresses whether SEZ importers must comply with domestic technical standards and quality controls. This constitutes a […]
Amendment to Import Policy Conditions for Specific ITC HS Codes under Chapter 71 (Precious Stones, Metals, Jewellery)
India’s DGFT has amended import policy conditions for specific ITC HS codes under Chapter 71 of ITC(HS) 2022 Schedule I, covering precious stones, metals, and jewellery. The amendment modifies the import policy for these tariff lines. No further text was available in the snippet.
Amendments in Standard Input Output Norms (SION) A-2005
India’s DGFT has amended Standard Input Output Norms (SION) A-2005, which govern the quantity of inputs allowed duty-free for export production under the Advance Authorisation scheme. The amendment modifies the norms applicable to a specific export product category, affecting customs duty exemptions tied to export obligations.
Extension of TRQ Authorization Validity for Gold Imports under India-UAE CEPA to June 30, 2026
India’s DGFT has extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) authorizations for gold imports (HS 7108) under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) issued in FY 2025-26 until June 30, 2026. The extension applies to existing TRQ holders under the preferential trade arrangement. This is a specific administrative measure affecting market access for […]
Policy Support and Relaxation Measures for the Gem & Jewellery Sector under Chapter 4 of FTP-2023
India’s DGFT has issued a public notice announcing policy support and relaxation measures for the Gem & Jewellery sector under Chapter 4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. The measures apply specific trade facilitation provisions to this export-oriented sector. Details cover procedural or regulatory relaxations under the FTP framework.
Amendment to TRQ Application Deadline for India-Mauritius CECPA and India-Nepal Treaty for FY 2026-27
India’s DGFT has amended the last date for submission of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) applications under the India-Mauritius CECPA and India-Nepal Treaty, as notified under Appendix-2A of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 for FY 2026-27. The notice adjusts administrative deadlines for preferential quota access under these bilateral trade agreements.