Low-value export exemption removes membership certificate requirements for eligible consignments while preserving registration obligations above the prescribed threshold.
RCMC and Certificate of Registration requirements are exempted for each export consignment whose FOB value does not exceed Rs. 3,00,000. The de minimis exemption operates notwithstanding the existing requirements under paragraph 2.57(a) and (b) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. Consignments exceeding the specified FOB-value threshold remain subject to a valid RCMC or Certificate of Registration wherever otherwise applicable.

Wheat export policy: Durum wheat and wheat under specified codes move from prohibited status to free export immediately.
Export policy for durum wheat classified as "Other" under ITC (HS) Code 10011900 and wheat under ITC (HS) Code 10019910 is revised from Prohibited to Free. The revised classification takes immediate effect, permitting export of the specified wheat products under the Free export policy category.

Wheat flour export policy shifts to free status, permitting exports of atta, maida, samolina and related flour products.
Export policy for wheat flour and related products under ITC (HS) Code 11010000 is changed from 'Prohibited' to 'Free' with immediate effect. Covered products include wheat or meslin flour (atta), maida, samolina (rava/sirgi), wholemeal atta and resultant atta. Their export is permitted under the revised policy classification.

One Star Export House status now accepts export performance in any two of the preceding three financial years.
One Star Export House status under paragraph 1.25(d) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 may be granted, other than in the Gems & Jewelry Sector, where export performance is established in any two of the three preceding financial years, subject to other applicable conditions. Export performance remains necessary in all three preceding financial years for other status categories, while the Gems & Jewelry Sector continues to require performance in both preceding financial years.

Diamond Imprest Authorisation imports retain Integrated Tax exemption while Compensation Cess exemption is removed following its discontinuance.
Diamond Imprest Authorisation imports continue to receive exemptions from specified customs duties and the whole of Integrated Tax. Para 4.63 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 omits the reference to Compensation Cess exemption following its discontinuance. The amendment preserves the Integrated Tax exemption for imports under Diamond Imprest Authorisation.

Raw sugar tariff rate quota permits duty-free imports and one-time advance authorisation conversion subject to GST payment and domestic sale conditions.
Raw sugar under Exim Code 170114 is freely importable within a duty-free Tariff Rate Quota of 10 lakh MT up to 31 October 2026, subject to prescribed conditions. Advance Authorisations issued under SION E52 may be converted once to the Tariff Rate Quota Scheme for raw sugar actually imported up to 20 August 2026. Conversion covers refined sugar produced or to be produced from such imports, subject to payment of exempted GST, domestic sale by 31 October 2026, and further prescribed conditions.

Export realisations in Indian Rupees now qualify for foreign trade benefits when received through prescribed banking channels.
Foreign Trade Policy 2023 provisions are amended to permit export contracts and invoices, except those involving Asian Clearing Union member countries, in foreign currency or Indian Rupees, with proceeds realised in either form. Exports to countries other than Nepal and Bhutan, where proceeds are realised in Indian Rupees through prescribed banking channels and qualifying Indian Rupee accounts of persons resident outside India, are eligible for export benefits, incentives and fulfilment of export obligations at par with foreign-currency realisations.

Minimum import price for clear float glass restricts lower-value imports while preserving conditional exemptions for export-linked units.
Import policy for clear float glass classified under ITC (HS) codes 70051090 and 70052990 is changed from Free to Restricted. Imports remain free where the CIF value is Rs. 34,000 or more per metric tonne. The minimum import price condition is inapplicable to Advance Authorisation holders, Export Oriented Units and Special Economic Zone units if imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area, and applies for one year from publication.

Halal certification for specified meat exports receives an extended transition period to support certification-body onboarding and accreditation.
Halal certification requirements for exports of specified meat and meat products to Egypt are subject to an extended transition period under the mandatory India Conformity Assessment Scheme (i-CAS)-Halal. The implementation period is revised from six months to nine months to facilitate system readiness and completion of onboarding and accreditation of Egyptian Halal certification bodies. All other export conditions remain unchanged.

Inventory-based e-commerce exports permit registered exporters to hold export-only stock, pay sellers promptly, and distribute eligible export benefits.
Inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports may be undertaken through a DGFT-registered Exporter-on-Record holding export-only inventory procured from Indian GST-registered Sellers-on-Record against confirmed overseas buyer orders. Export Inventory must be separately identified, segregated and digitally traceable. The Exporter-on-Record must pay sellers within seven days of acceptance, may claim eligible Export Rebates and Refunds, and must distribute seller-attributable benefits proportionately after any administrative charge. It must manage and bear reverse-logistics costs, while returned or rejected consignments cannot enter the domestic market.

Export classification harmonisation updates ITC tariff entries, preserving conditional controls, state trading treatment, restricted authorisation and prohibited exports.
Schedule-II (Export Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022 is amended with immediate effect to align export classifications, notes and policy entries with the Finance Act, 2026. Broad tariff entries are deleted or replaced with product-specific classifications across agricultural products, foods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, minerals, leather, machinery, metals and transport equipment. Specified controlled chemicals remain freely exportable only subject to a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner. Deoxy nucleotide triphosphates require restricted export authorisation, zirconium ores remain subject to State Trading Enterprise treatment through Indian Rare Earths Limited, and dissolving-grade chemical wood pulp is prohibited for export.

Suspension grade PVC resin imports become restricted below the prescribed CIF threshold, subject to export-oriented and authorised import exemptions.
Import policy for Suspension grade PVC resin (S-PVC) under ITC (HS) Code 39041020 is changed from Free to Restricted. For six months from publication, imports exceeding the prescribed CIF value remain Free, while imports at or below that value are Restricted. The minimum import price condition is inapplicable to 100% Export Oriented Units, Special Economic Zone units, and imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme, provided imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area.

Import classification alignment updates tariff entries, product descriptions and policy conditions under ITC (HS) Schedule-I with immediate effect.
ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy) is amended with immediate effect to align import classifications with the Finance Act, 2026. Existing tariff lines are deleted and corresponding entries are inserted, split, merged or revised across food products, chemicals, botanical extracts, leather, wood pulp, iron and steel pipes, machinery parts and transport containers, generally with a Free import policy. Certain pseudoephedrine and norephedrine entries remain subject to the applicable chapter policy condition, while lysergic acid entries require a no-objection certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner of India.

Forced-labour import prohibition restricts goods made wholly or partly through involuntary labour under the Foreign Trade Policy framework.
The Foreign Trade Policy 2023 prohibits import of goods produced or manufactured wholly or partly through forced labour, effective after expiry of 30 days from publication. Goods may be specified for prohibition by notification on the basis of an enquiry or other material considered appropriate. Enquiries into forced labour are to follow the Handbook of Procedures, 2023. Forced labour means involuntary work or service exacted under menace of a penalty, consistent with the ILO Forced Labour Convention, 1930.

Non-ferrous metal import monitoring registration may now be completed before final customs clearance under the revised policy.
Amendment is made to the import policy under Chapter 74 and Chapter 76 of the ITC(HS), 2022 for non-ferrous metal import monitoring under the NFMIMS. Importers of copper and aluminium items must submit advance information online, obtain an automatic Registration Number on payment of the prescribed fee, apply not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival, and use a registration valid for 75 days. Registration may be obtained before final customs clearance or "Out of Charge".

Export facilitation timelines extended under RELIEF to support shipments, trade resilience, and logistics continuity for exporters.
Eligibility timelines under Component II of the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) under the Export Promotion Mission are extended for shipments meant for delivery or transshipment under the intervention. The eligibility period is extended up to 30 September 2026 to enhance utilisation and facilitate trade resilience, while all other provisions remain unchanged.

Quality Control Orders exemption for SEZ imports is broadened, while Domestic Tariff Area clearances remain subject to compliance.
Exemption from applicability of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued under the BIS Act, 2016 is extended to SEZ Units and SEZ Developers for import of all permissible goods, including raw materials, components, consumables, spares and capital goods, for authorised operations within Special Economic Zones. The exemption applies only to use within the SEZ, and any removal, transfer or clearance into the Domestic Tariff Area must comply with applicable QCOs, BIS requirements and other laws in force. An undertaking must be submitted at importation.

Import policy restrictions on silver imports require nominated agencies and DGFT authorisation for specified HS codes.
Import policy conditions for specified silver-related ITC HS codes under Chapter 71 are amended with immediate effect. Imports of silver powder, unwrought silver grains, silver containing 99.9 per cent or more by weight, and other specified silver items are restricted to nominated agencies notified by the Reserve Bank of India for banks and by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade for other agencies, against a valid Import Authorisation issued by the DGFT. Where permitted, qualified jewellers notified by the IFSCA may import through India International Bullion Exchange, and silver dore may be imported by refineries against a licence with AU condition.

Trade policy consultation platform expanded as forty non-official members are nominated to the Board of Trade.
Forty non-official members are nominated to the Board of Trade in supersession of the earlier nomination of 29 members. The Board is to function as a consultative platform for State Governments and Union Territories on trade policy, export strategy, international trade developments, District Export Hub activities, trade infrastructure, export performance, institutional framework, and procedural rationalisation for imports and exports.

Import policy for silver bars shifts to restricted status under Chapter 71, subject to policy condition no. 7.
Import policy for silver bars under ITC (HS) codes 71069221 and 71069229 is amended with immediate effect. The items are moved from the free category, earlier subject to RBI regulations, to the restricted category and are now subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of Chapter 71. The change applies to bars containing 99.9 percent or more silver by weight and other silver bars covered by the specified codes.