DGFT notification 03/2026-27 · 02 Apr 2026
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Amendment in Import Policy and Policy conditions of items covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-reg.
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Check the official recordThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade has amended the import policy for various items under Chapter 71 of the ITC (HS) 2022, reclassifying several goods from 'Free' to 'Restricted' status. These restrictions are subject to the newly introduced Policy Condition No. 07. Conversely, certain platinum-related items have been reclassified from 'Restricted' to 'Free', subject to specific alloy composition thresholds. The notification explicitly excludes the benefit of transitional arrangements under Para 1.05(b) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, meaning these changes apply immediately regardless of prior contracts, letters of credit, or shipment status. Exemptions are provided for 100% Export Oriented Units, SEZ units (provided goods are not sold in the Domestic Tariff Area), and specific Gems and Jewellery export schemes.
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To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-II, Section-3, and Sub- Section (ii)
Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 03 /2026-27 New Delhi, Dated: 02nd April 2026
Subject: Amendment in Import Policy and Policy conditions of items covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-reg.
S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments under Chapter 71 of Schedule-1 (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022 with immediate effect:
" Imports by 100% Export Oriented Units and units located in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) shall not be subject to the above restrictions as per Para 6.01(d) of FTP, 2023 and under Rule 27 of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules, 2006 respectively, provided such imported goods are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTAs). Further, imports under the schemes for export of Gems and Jewellery under Chapter-4 of FTP, 2023 shall also be exempt from these restrictions."
| ITC(HS) Code | Item description | Existing Import Policy | Revised Import Policy | Existing Import Policy Condition | Revised Import Policy Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71090000 | Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured. | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 7110 | Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. | ||||
| 711011 | - Platinum : -- Unwrought or in powder form | ||||
| 71101119 | --- Unwrought form: --- Other | Restricted | Free | - | However, import of Platinum alloy consisting of gold more than 1 percent (1%) by weight is Restricted. |
| 71101129 | --- In powder form: --- other | Restricted | Free | - | However, import of Platinum alloy consisting of gold more than 1 percent (1%) by weight is Restricted. |
| 71101990 | --- Other | Restricted | Free | - | However, import of Platinum alloy consisting of gold more than 1 percent (1%) by weight is Restricted. |
| 71110000 | Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured | Free | Free | - | However, import of item with Silver or Gold more than 1% by weight is "Restricted". |
| 7114 | Articles of goldsmiths or silversmiths wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with | ||||
| 711411 | - Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal : -- Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metals | ||||
| 71141110 | --- Articles | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 71141120 | --- Parts | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 711419 | -Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal : -- Of other precious metal, whether or not plated or clad with precious metals | ||||
| 71141910 | --- Articles of gold | Restricted | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 71141920 | --- Articles of platinum | Restricted | Restricted | Subject to Policy Condition No. 6 of this Chapter. | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 71141930 | --- Parts | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 711420 | -Of base metal clad with precious metal : | ||||
| 71142010 | --- Articles clad with gold | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 71142020 | --- Other articles | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 71142030 | --- Parts | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 7115 | Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | ||||
| 71151000 | -Catalysts in the form Of wire cloth or grill, of Platinum | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 711590 | -Other | ||||
| 71159010 | --- Laboratory and industrial articles of precious metals | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 71159020 | --- Spinnerets made mainly of gold | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 71159090 | --- Other | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
| 71181000 | -Coin (Other than gold Coin), not being legal tender | Free | Restricted | - | Subject to Policy Condition No. 7 of this Chapter. |
Notwithstanding anything contained in Para 1.05(b) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, (FTP) or any other provision, the benefit of transitional arrangements shall not apply to the restrictions imposed under this Notification.
The import policy as amended above shall come into force with immediate effect and shall apply irrespective of any prior contract, irrevocable letter of credit, advance payment, or shipment status.
Effect of the Notification: The Import Policy and Policy Condition of items as mentioned above covered under Chapter 71 of ITC HS, 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy) is revised as mentioned above with immediate effect. These restrictions shall apply notwithstanding Para 1.05(b) of FTP 2023 and shall operate irrespective of any prior contract, irrevocable letter of credit, advance payment, shipment status, or any other commitment whatsoever. Accordingly, the benefit of transitional arrangements shall not be available.
This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry.
(Lav Agarwal) Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to Govt. of India Email: dgft@nic.in
Issued from File No. 01/89/180/36/AM-11/PC-2[A]/E-1678
