Low ash metallurgical coke imports restricted Jan 1-Jun 30, 2026; other metallurgical coke imports remain free.
Imports of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under ITC (HS) Codes 27040020, 27040030, 27040040 and 27040090 with ash content below 18% are Restricted from 01.01.2026 to 30.06.2026 and permitted only under Policy Condition No. 08 of Chapter 27; metallurgical coke with ash content above 18% and other imports under those codes remain Free.

Minimum Export Price on natural honey export extended under foreign trade policy until March 2026.
Minimum Export Price condition for export of Natural Honey is extended under the Foreign Trade Policy framework. The Central Government amends the earlier export policy notification relating to ITC(HS) code 04090000 by continuing the existing Minimum Export Price (MEP) requirement of US Dollar 1400 FOB per Metric Ton. The revised policy condition extends the validity of that MEP restriction from 31 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, with immediate effect.

Organic sugar exports under HS 17011490 and 17019990 allowed with a 50,000 MT annual ceiling and FTP/APEDA compliance.
Export of organic sugar under HS Codes 17011490 and 17019990, previously 'Restricted', is now allowed subject to an overall export ceiling of 50,000 MT per financial year and compliance with procedures under the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 and modalities prescribed by APEDA.

Potassium Clavulanate imports restricted below specified CIF thresholds until 30 November 2026, with limited exemptions for exporters.
Imports of diluted Potassium Clavulanate below CIF USD 77/kg, Potassium Clavulanate below CIF USD 180/kg, and specified tertiary amine salt intermediates below CIF USD 92/kg are 'Restricted' under a new Policy Condition for Chapter 29 of the ITC (HS) 2022 until 30 November 2026, with exemptions for Advance Authorisation holders, Export Oriented Units and SEZ units where imports are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area; multiple Chapter 29 HS codes are amended to be subject to this condition.

Diamond imports under DIA now exempt from integrated tax and compensation cess; customs duty exemptions retained.
The revised Paragraph 4.63 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 continues to exempt imports under Diamond Imprest Authorisation from Basic Customs Duty, Additional Customs Duty, Education Cess, Anti-dumping Duty, Countervailing Duty, Safeguard Duty and Transition Product Specific Safeguard Duty, and additionally exempts such imports from the whole of the Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess leviable under sub-section (7) and sub-section (9) respectively of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Import policy change: unstudded platinum jewellery reclassified from free to restricted, altering import controls and compliance.
Amendment revises the import treatment of unstudded platinum articles of jewellery by changing their classification under the import policy from Free to Restricted, effective immediately and continuing until the specified interim date, thereby imposing import restrictions and altering administrative and compliance obligations for importers of this category of precious-metal jewellery.

Red Sanders export restricted; restricted export authorisations and state-wise quotas set for artificially propagated stocks.
Export of Red Sanders wood in log form and roots from cultivation-origin private land is restricted and permitted only under a Restricted Export Authorisation. Applications must include attested Certificates of Origin from the PCCF and a post verification stock certificate from a PCCF nominated authority; authorisations are issued on merits and subject to quantity ceilings and international trade convention conditions. A yearly quota allocation mechanism informed by National Detrimental Findings will set state-wise quotas. Wild specimens have a zero export quota unless States implement geo referenced digital inventories and specific management and harvest plans with approved rotation periods. Annual state quotas for artificially propagated material total 1,290 MT.

Synthetic knitted fabrics import rules updated: MIP at USD 3.5/kg remains; 28-48 GSM fabrics exempt, exporter input exemptions retained.
Imports under ITC (HS) Code 60053600 remain Restricted and subject to a Minimum Import Price of USD 3.5 per kilogram; imports with CIF value of USD 3.5/kg or above follow the existing CIF threshold rule. Fabrics falling within the 28-48 GSM range are exempt from the MIP condition. MIP conditions for other notified HS codes remain unchanged. Inputs imported under Advance Authorisation, by Export Oriented Units, and into SEZs are exempt from MIP provided they are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area.

Import Policy Change: Pesticide HS codes now require insecticide registration or permits, with selected items subject to restrictions.
Amendment revises import policy conditions for specified ITC (HS) codes in Chapters 29 and 38, making imports of listed pesticides subject to an import permit or a Certificate of Registration issued by the insecticide registration authority and compliance with the Insecticides Act; certain items are designated restricted and one specific formulation is subject to differentiated value based treatment, with the policy to be reviewed after one year.

Import policy amendments align ITC(HS) 2022 with Finance Act 2025; pesticides now require CIB&RC registration for import.
The ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule I (Import Policy) is amended to align with the Finance Act, 2025: HS codes, descriptions and policy conditions are revised; a new Policy Condition No. 07 requires pesticides to have CIB&RC registration and not be prohibited under the Insecticides Act, 1968; tariff lines are designated Deleted, Free, Restricted or State Trading Enterprise; supplementary and chapter notes identifying covered substances and conformity standards are updated; amendments take immediate effect and are published on the DGFT website.

Import restriction on roasted areca nuts bars low-value consignments; exemption for EOUs, SEZ units and advance authorisations.
Amendment to Schedule-I (Import Policy) modifies ITC (HS) Codes 08028090 and 20081991: Areca Nut under 08028090 is prohibited except when the CIF equals or exceeds the stated per kilogram threshold; Roasted Areca Nuts under 20081991 with CIF below the stated threshold are prohibited while other roasted nuts and seeds remain free. The minimum import price threshold does not apply to imports by 100% Export Oriented Units, SEZ units, or imports under the Advance Authorization Scheme.

Chilled and frozen meat exports now require proof of remittance to the Meat Export Development Fund before shipment.
Exports of specified chilled and frozen meat products shall be permitted only upon submission of proof of remittance to the Meat Export Development Fund (MEDF); this additional Export Policy Condition is inserted into Chapter 2, Schedule II (Export Policy) of the ITC(HS) 2022 and applies to listed bovine meat and offal HS codes, taking effect from 29.10.2025.

Import restriction on Sulfadiazine API imposed; exemptions for Advance Authorization, EOUs and SEZ supplies not sold domestically.
Import of Sulfadiazine API under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule I is now subject to a Restricted import policy where consignments fall below a specified CIF value threshold, effective immediately and until the notified review date. Imports by Advance Authorization holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are exempt from the MIP condition provided the imports are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area.

REEIMS registration requirement now mandatory for specified solar and wind imports; advance, port specific filings and end use declarations required.
Imports of specified HS codes used exclusively in solar projects or for wind electricity generation must undergo mandatory REEIMS registration prior to import for air, sea and land shipments; registrations require advance submission (two days for air; five days for sea and land), are port specific, valid for a limited period, carry no fee, permit multiple consignments under one registration, and require an importer declaration of intended end use.

Export inspection requirement for rice eased for certain European destinations, while certification remains mandatory for specified markets.
The export policy conditions for rice under HSN 1006 are amended to relax the Certificate of Inspection requirement for exports to remaining European countries for six months. Exports to EU member states and to the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland continue to require certification from the Export Inspection Council or Export Inspection Agencies. The amendment applies to both Basmati and Non-Basmati rice.

One-time export exemption for wheat seed permits a single consignment to Indonesia subject to specified certification and route.
A one-time exemption authorizes export of Wheat Seed (DWR-162) under ITC (HS) code 10019100 from the University of Dharwad to Indonesia up to an aggregate of 100 Metric Tonnes, to be executed through the specified exporter channel via the designated seaport. Certification of identity and quantity for the export must be provided by the authorized agency named in the notification, and the permission is valid only as an immediate, single-instance exemption.

De-Oiled Rice Bran export policy changed to free export, lifting prior prohibition immediately for specified product entries.
Export policy for De-Oiled Rice Bran is amended from 'Prohibited' to 'Free' with immediate effect by deleting the prior prohibition entries in the ITC(HS) schedule under Chapter 23 covering bran and oil-cake residue descriptions, thereby authorising export of the affected De-Oiled Rice Bran product lines.

Export exemptions for agricultural commodities to Bhutan permit shipment of specified items free from restrictions until further orders.
An amendment to the General Note to Export Policy exempts specified agricultural commodities, identified by ITC(HS) codes, from applicable restrictions and prohibitions when exported to Bhutan, effective immediately and until further orders, thereby allowing those listed products to be exported without the previously applicable limitations.

RoDTEP Scheme extension maintains applicability to DTA, AA, SEZ and EOU exports under existing rates, subject to budget cap.
The RoDTEP Scheme is extended and remains applicable to exports from DTA units, Advance Authorisation holders, SEZ units and EOUs until the notified terminal period; existing RoDTEP rates continue to apply for all eligible items, subject to the FTP budgetary framework governing annual remissions. The list of eligible items, applicable rates and per unit caps is published in the relevant appendices on the DGFT website under the RoDTEP link.

Import policy change: jewellery HS codes shifted from free to restricted, imposing new import controls for a limited period.
The import policy for specified jewellery items under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022 has been amended: classifications for certain silver jewellery items have been changed from Free to Restricted in Schedule I (Import Policy), effective immediately and continuing until 31.03.2026, requiring importers to comply with applicable restrictions and licensing conditions.