Amendment to Import Policy Conditions for Silver under Chapter 71 · 19/2026-27
DGFT notification 19/2026-27 · 02 Jun 2026
Official title
Amendment in import policy condition of specific ITC HS Codes covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy)-reg.
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade amends the import policy conditions for specific silver items under Chapter 71 of the ITC (HS) 2022. Importers must now obtain a valid Import Authorisation from the DGFT for all imports of silver powder, grains, and other specified forms. This requirement applies to imports conducted through nominated agencies notified by the Reserve Bank of India or the DGFT, and qualified jewellers operating through the India International Bullion Exchange. Refineries importing silver dore continue to operate under a license with Actual User conditions. These changes take effect immediately.
What you must do
- Obtain a valid Import Authorisation from the DGFT for the import of specified silver items
Key dates
- Effective from
- 02 Jun 2026
- Effective date of the notification
Document text
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. 19 /2026-27 New Delhi, Dated: 02nd June, 2026
Subject: Amendment in import policy condition of specific ITC HS Codes 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 amends the import policy condition of specific ITC HS Codes covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy) with immediate effect:
| ITC(HS) Code | Item description | Import Policy | Existing Import Policy Condition | Revised Import Policy Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7106 | Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi manufactured forms, or in powder form. | - | - | - |
| 71061000 | - Powder | Restricted | Import is allowed only through nominated agencies notified by RBI (in case of banks) and DGFT (for other agencies). | Imports through nominated agencies notified by the Reserve Bank of India, in the case of banks, and by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, in the case of other agencies, shall be permitted only against a valid Import Authorisation issued by the DGFT. |
| 710691 | - Other :-- Unwrought: | - | - | - |
| 71069110 | --- Grains | Restricted | Import is allowed only through nominated agencies as Reserve Bank of India (in case of banks), and by the DGFT (for other agencies) and by the case of other qualified agencies, and by jewellers as notified by the IFSCA for import through India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). Silver dore can be imported by refineries against a license with AU Condition. | Imports through nominated agencies notified by the Reserve Bank of India, in the case of banks, and by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, in the case of other agencies, and by qualified jewellers as notified by the IFSCA for import through India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) shall be permitted only against a valid Import Authorisation issued by the DGFT. Silver dore can be imported by refineries against a license with AU Condition. |
| 71069120 | Containing 99.9 per cent. or more by weight of silver | Restricted | Import is allowed only through nominated agencies as Reserve Bank of India (in case of banks), and by the DGFT (for other agencies) and by the case of other qualified agencies, and by jewellers as notified by the IFSCA for import through India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). | Imports through nominated agencies notified by the Reserve Bank of India, in the case of banks, and by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, in the case of other agencies, and by qualified jewellers as notified by the IFSCA for import through India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) shall be permitted only against a valid Import Authorisation issued by the DGFT. |
| 71069190 | --- Other | Restricted | Import is allowed only through nominated agencies as Reserve Bank of India (in case of banks), and by the DGFT (for other agencies). Silver dore can be imported by refineries against a license with AU Condition | Imports through nominated agencies notified by the Reserve Bank of India, in the case of banks, and by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, in the case of other agencies, shall be permitted only against a valid Import Authorisation issued by the DGFT. Silver dore can be imported by refineries against a license with AU Condition |
Effect of the Notification: Import of items under the above mentioned ITCHS codes, through nominated agencies notified by the Reserve Bank of India, in the case of banks, by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, in the case of other agencies, and by qualified jewellers as notified by the IFSCA for import through India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), wherever allowed, shall be permitted only against a valid Import Authorisation issued by the DGFT.
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]/Part-VI/E-34691)
Source details
- Source
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade
- Type
- notification
- Published by source
- 02 Jun 2026
- Document number
- 19/2026-27
- Issuing division
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade
- Effective date
- 02 Jun 2026
- Coverage area
- foreign-trade