DGFT public notice Public Notice No. 18/2026-27 · 01 Jul 2026
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Extension in the validity of TRQ Authorisation for import of gold under India-UAE CEPA (Tariff Head 7108) issued in FY 2025-26, till 30.09.2026 - reg.
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Authorisations for the import of gold under Tariff Head 7108, issued during the 2025-26 financial year under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The validity period, previously set to expire on 30 June 2026, is now extended until 30 September 2026. This extension is automatic, and holders of these authorisations are not required to submit separate applications, pay composition fees, or seek amendments or endorsements to benefit from the extended timeline.
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[To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary (Part-I, Section-I)] Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Public Notice No. 18/2026-27 Dated: 01st July, 2026
Subject: Extension in the validity of TRQ Authorisation for import of gold under India-UAE CEPA (Tariff Head 7108) issued in FY 2025-26, till 30.09.2026 - reg.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 read with 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, and in continuation to Public Notice no. 53/2025-26 dated 24.03.2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby extends the validity of TRQ Authorisations issued in the financial year 2025-26, for import of Gold under CTH 7108 issued under the India-UAE CEPA, from the existing validity of 30.06.2026 up to 30.09.2026.
Effect of this Public Notice: The validity of TRQ Authorisations for import of Gold under CTH 7108 issued under the India-UAE CEPA, issued in the financial year 2025- 26, stands automatically extended up to 30.09.2026.
(Lav Agarwal) Director General of Foreign Trade& Addl. Secretary to the Government of India Email: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/89/180/35/AM-25/PC-2(A) / E-43340)
