Diamond import policy expands DIL to include semi processed and abolishes certain licences while duty on rough diamonds is removed. The EXIM Policy 2002-07 and Handbook amendments realign notifications and broaden Diamond Imprest Licence scope to include semi processed, half cut and broken diamonds with corresponding notification changes; they permit authorised labs to export and re import cut and polished diamonds for certification without duty. Several licences for duty free import of rough diamonds have been abolished while import duty on rough diamonds is reduced to nil, prompting replacement notifications for duty free import of certain pearls and precious/semi precious stones. Personal carriage rules, wastage allowances, and value addition norms have also been revised.