India’s DGFT has amended Para 2.92 and Appendix-2A of the Handbook of Procedure 2023 to incorporate Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The amendments update procedural guidelines governing preferential trade under the bilateral CEPA.
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India–UK CETA: TRQ Applications Invited for Calendar Year 2026
India’s DGFT is inviting applications for Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement for calendar year 2026. This indicates the India-UK CETA is in force and its TRQ provisions are being implemented. The notice relates to specific quota-based preferential market access under the agreement.
India Fixes Seven New Standard Input-Output Norms (SIONs) for Chemical and Allied Products
India’s DGFT has established seven new Standard Input-Output Norms (SIONs A-3708 to A-3714) under the Chemical and Allied Products category. SIONs define the permitted quantity of duty-free inputs that exporters may import per unit of export product, directly affecting export entitlements and customs duty exemptions. The new norms facilitate duty-free input imports for specific chemical […]
India–Oman CEPA: TRQ Applications Invited for FY 2026-27
India’s DGFT is inviting applications for Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations under the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement for financial year 2026-27. This is part of the implementation of the bilateral CEPA between the two countries. Exporters/importers must apply to access preferential tariff rates within the specified quota limits.
Extension of Deadline for TRQ Applications under India-UK CETA for CY 2026
India’s DGFT has extended the last date for submission of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) applications under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement for calendar year 2026. This pertains to the administration of preferential import quotas under the bilateral trade agreement.
Modalities for TRQ Application and Distribution for Import of 1 Million MT Raw Sugar; One-Time Conversion from Advance Authorisation to TRQ Scheme
India’s DGFT has issued a policy notice detailing the application and distribution modalities for a tariff rate quota (TRQ) covering 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar imports. The notice also allows a one-time conversion for exporters currently under the Advance Authorisation (AA) Scheme to switch to the TRQ scheme. This sets out eligibility, allocation […]
Corrigendum to Public Notice on TRQ Modalities for Import of 1 Million MT Raw Sugar and AA-to-TRQ Conversion
India’s DGFT issued a corrigendum to Public Notice No. 27/2026-2027 concerning the modalities for application and distribution of a tariff rate quota (TRQ) for importing 1 million metric tons of raw sugar. The notice also covers a one-time conversion option from the Advance Authorisation (AA) Scheme to the TRQ Scheme. The corrigendum corrects details in […]
Modalities for Application and Allocation of Balance Quantity under TRQ Scheme for Import of 1 Million MT of Raw Sugar
India’s DGFT has issued guidelines for the application and allocation of the remaining balance quantity under a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) scheme permitting import of up to 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar. The notice specifies procedural modalities for importers to apply for quota allocation. This is a direct customs and market access measure […]
Extension of Timeline for One-Time Conversion of Advance Authorisation under SION E-52 to TRQ for Import of Raw Sugar
India’s DGFT is extending the deadline for a one-time conversion of Advance Authorisations under SION E-52 to a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for raw sugar imports. This measure affects the import licensing and quota framework governing raw sugar. The extension modifies an existing trade policy instrument related to agricultural commodity imports.
Extension of Timeline for Surrender of Unutilised TRQ Quantity for Import of 1 Million MT of Raw Sugar
India’s DGFT has extended the deadline for surrendering unutilised Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations for the import of 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar. The extension applies to importers who have not used their allocated TRQ quantities. This is a procedural update to an existing sugar import quota scheme.