India’s DGFT has issued a notification providing time-limited support measures for exporters affected by geopolitical disruptions in the Gulf and West Asia maritime corridor. The measure appears to address trade facilitation relief for exporters facing shipping route disruptions. Specific provisions likely include deadline extensions or procedural relaxations under India’s foreign trade policy.
Topic Archives:Export Controls
Continuation of RoDTEP Scheme beyond March 31, 2026
India’s DGFT has notified the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme beyond March 31, 2026. The scheme provides reimbursement of embedded duties and taxes to exporters, functioning as an export support measure. No further details on revised rates or conditions are available from the snippet.
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.
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.
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.
Amendment in Export Policy of Feathers
India’s DGFT has issued a notification amending the export policy for feathers. The change modifies export conditions or restrictions applicable to this commodity. Specific details of the amendment are contained in Notification No. 08.
Amendment in Export Policy of Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate)
India’s DGFT has issued a notification amending the export policy for Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate). The change affects the conditions or restrictions governing exports of this mineral commodity. Specific details of the amendment are not available in the snippet.
Amendment to DGFT Notification No. 65/2025-26: Egypt and Jordan Added to RELIEF Scheme
India’s DGFT has amended Notification No. 65/2025-26 to include Egypt and Jordan under the RELIEF (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products or similar export incentive) scheme. This expands the list of eligible destination countries for Indian exporters seeking duty remission benefits. The change takes effect as of the notification date of April 17, […]