Sugar export policy: prohibition imposed immediately, with quota, advance authorisation, government-approved and pipeline exemptions preserved.
Sugar export policy under ITC (HS) Codes 1701 14 90 and 1701 99 90 is amended from restricted to prohibited with immediate effect until 30 September 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The prohibition does not apply to exports under EU and USA quota arrangements, the Advance Authorisation Scheme, government-approved food security exports, or consignments already in the physical export pipeline. If the prohibition is not extended beyond that date, the policy reverts to restricted.

RoDTEP schedule alignment updates tariff coverage, rates and value caps for amended customs classifications from 01.05.2026.
Alignment of the RoDTEP Schedule with amendments made to the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 introduces corresponding changes in Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE with effect from 01.05.2026. The revised schedule reflects tariff-level realignment of RoDTEP coverage, including addition of new 8-digit tariff lines, deletion of specified tariff lines, and change in description for certain tariff items. The notification also revises the applicable RoDTEP rates and value caps for the affected items and states that the updated HS codes, rates and caps are available on the DGFT portal.

Minimum Import Price extension for Virgin Multi-layer Paper Board imports continues the existing import-price floor under the policy framework.
Extension of the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition for specified items under Chapter 48 of ITC HS, 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy), in continuation of earlier notifications and a policy circular. The measure applies to imports of Virgin Multi-layer Paper Board (VPB) covered by the identified ITC (HS) codes and extends the existing MIP arrangement up to 30.09.2026, with all other terms and conditions remaining unchanged from the earlier notification.

Wheat export policy remains prohibited, with limited additional shipment permitted subject to DGFT-issued modalities and food security requests.
The export policy for Wheat under HS Codes 10011900 and 10019910 remains Prohibited, but an additional 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes is permitted subject to modalities to be notified separately by DGFT through a Public Notice. The existing policy condition also continues, allowing exports on the basis of Government of India permission to other countries to meet food security needs and on requests from those governments, over and above the permitted additional quantity.

Export policy of baryte revised: Grade A and Grade B move to restricted category, while Grade CDW remains freely exportable.
Export policy for Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate) is amended on a grade-wise basis. Grade A and Grade B are moved to the Restricted category and made subject to authorisation/licensing by DGFT, while Grade CDW remains freely exportable. The amendment applies to the listed tariff items covering baryte in lumps, powder and other forms.

Export facilitation under RELIEF expands eligible destinations to include Egypt and Jordan for delivery or transshipment shipments.
The eligible destination list under the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) component of the Export Promotion Mission is expanded to include Egypt and Jordan for shipments meant for delivery or transshipment. The amendment modifies the earlier notification while leaving all other provisions unchanged and operates as a targeted extension of destination coverage for exporters using the RELIEF mechanism.

Import policy for Glufosinate and its salts adds a restricted threshold based on CIF value and anti-dumping duty.
Import policy for Glufosinate and its salts under Chapter 38 is revised for specified HS codes for six months. Imports are treated as restricted where the combined CIF value and any applicable anti-dumping duty, on a per kilogram basis, is less than INR 1,154. For the entry relating to goods specified in Supplementary Notes 7 and 8, the registration and Insecticides Act compliance condition continues alongside the revised restriction.

Minimum Export Price on Natural Honey exports extended until December 2026 under the foreign trade policy framework.
Minimum Export Price condition for export of Natural Honey under ITC(HS) code 04090000 is extended by amending the earlier foreign trade notification. The export item continues to be governed by a Minimum Export Price of US Dollar 1400 FOB per metric ton, and the revised validity period now runs until 31 December 2026.

Veterinary certification requirements tighten export policy for feather products under EU and UK aligned documentation rules.
Export policy for specified feather-related ITC(HS) codes is amended to require consignment-wise veterinary documentation aligned with EU/UK requirements. CAPEXIL must issue a Veterinary Certificate or Shipment Clearance Certificate containing exporter and plant details, and the exporter must also provide a Production Process Certificate or Veterinary Health Certificate to the buyer after shipment. The Veterinary Health Certificate is to be issued jointly by CAPEXIL and the Animal Quarantine Officer only where required by the importing country.

Export inspection certificate requirements for rice exports narrowed to specified European markets with a temporary exemption for others.
Export policy conditions for rice under HSN 1006 are amended with immediate effect. For non-Basmati rice, export to EU member states and to the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland remains subject to a Certificate of Inspection issued by the Export Inspection Council or an Export Inspection Agency. For remaining European countries, the certificate requirement is suspended for six months from the date of notification. For Basmati rice, the same inspection-certificate framework applies.

Tariff classification alignment corrects the RoDTEP description for HS Code 73181500 and standardises the handbook entry.
The description against HS Code 73181500 in Appendix-4R and Appendix-4RE of the RoDTEP Schedule is corrected to align the Handbook of Procedures with the corresponding Customs Tariff classification. The existing entry, "Screw for use in manufacture of cellular mobile phone," is revised to "Other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers." The amendment is stated to be effective from 15 December 2022.

Certificates of Origin self-certification scheme for approved exporters and invoice matching requirements for export verification.
Certificates of Origin for exports from India are to be issued only by agencies authorised by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, and the authorised agencies must issue them in the manner prescribed by DGFT from time to time. IEC holders using Certificates of Origin must use the same invoice numbers in the Certificates of Origin and the corresponding Shipping Bills so that automated verification can be carried out. An optional Approved Exporter Scheme for self-certification of origin is introduced for manufacturers who are also Status Holders, subject to prescribed infrastructure, capacity, trained manpower, and the terms of the relevant agreement.

Export policy for wood pellets and wood briquettes shifts to restricted authorization under the revised trade regime.
Export policy for wood pellets and wood briquettes under Chapter 44 of ITC (HS) 2022 is amended with immediate effect. Wood pellets under HS 44013100 are revised from Prohibited to Restricted, and wood briquettes under HS 44013200 are revised from Free to Restricted. Both items may now be exported only under a Restricted Export Authorization, replacing the earlier policy permissions.

Import policy restrictions on Chapter 71 precious metal goods are revised immediately with special exemptions and no transitional benefit.
Import policy under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022 is amended with immediate effect to revise the status and conditions for specified precious metal and precious metal-clad goods. New Policy Condition No. 7 exempts imports by 100% Export Oriented Units, SEZ units, and certain gems and jewellery export schemes, subject to domestic tariff area restrictions and product-specific limits for certain platinum and precious metal alloys. The amended restrictions apply notwithstanding paragraph 1.05(b) of FTP 2023, and transitional arrangements are unavailable.

Import policy restrictions on jewellery under CTH 7113 take immediate effect, with limited exemptions preserved for CEPA and export units.
Import policy for items under CTH 7113 is amended with immediate effect, changing specified jewellery and parts entries from Free to Restricted. The revised policy applies notwithstanding transitional arrangements and irrespective of prior contracts, letters of credit, advance payments, shipment status, or other commitments. Certain gold jewellery imports remain permitted without an import licence under a valid India-UAE CEPA TRQ, and exemptions are preserved for 100% Export Oriented Units, SEZ units, and specified Gems and Jewellery export schemes.

Export of essential commodities to Maldives allowed for FY 2026-27 subject to port limits, environmental clearances and health certification.
Export of essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during FY 2026-27 was permitted under a bilateral trade arrangement for the notified quantities of eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, dal, stone aggregate and river sand. The exports were exempt from existing or future restrictions or prohibitions, but prohibited or restricted items could move only through six designated Customs Stations. Additional conditions applied to river sand, stone aggregate and eggs, including environmental clearances, State approvals, CRZ compliance and an Export Health Certificate for eggs.

RoDTEP Scheme continuation keeps export remission benefits, rates, and value caps unchanged for eligible products.
The RoDTEP Scheme continues for eligible export products on the same terms, with existing rates and value caps remaining unchanged during the extended period. Eligible exports made during that period remain entitled to RoDTEP benefits subject to the existing scheme conditions.

Zero-duty re-import facility for cut and polished diamonds gets a one-time extension for affected shipments.
A one-time relaxation under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 extends the re-import period for eligible cut and polished diamond shipments where the original period expires between 1 March 2026 and 31 May 2026. In such cases, the re-import period is automatically extended by 30 days from expiry, preserving access to the zero-duty re-import facility for the affected exports.

Free import policy for Tur/Pigeon Peas extended under the foreign trade policy framework.
Extension of the free import policy for Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) under ITC (HS) 0713 60 00 by amending the import policy conditions in Schedule I of ITC (HS) 2022. The revised policy condition continues the item's import status as "Free" for the extended period stated in the notification, replacing the earlier end date with the new terminal date. The notification operates as a change in import policy under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023.

Free import policy for Urad extended under the Foreign Trade Policy framework and ITC HS schedule.
The import policy for Urad under ITC (HS) Code 07133110 is amended to extend the Free import condition. Imports of the specified commodity, earlier free up to 31.03.2026, are now free up to 31.03.2027 under the Foreign Trade Policy framework and Schedule I of ITC (HS) 2022.