The DGFT has amended the Handbook of Procedure 2023 to introduce Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) for imports of dates and marble under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Applications for TRQ authorisations must be filed online, subject to customs notifications.
DGFT Introduces Tariff Rate Quotas
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has made significant amendments to the Handbook of Procedure 2023, incorporating Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) for the importation of dates and marble under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This development aims to regulate and facilitate trade between the two nations while ensuring compliance with specific guidelines.
According to the new provisions, all applications for TRQ authorisations must be submitted online via the DGFT portal. The allocations for these quotas will be contingent upon customs notifications, additional certifications of origin, and electronic monitoring conducted through the Indian Customs Electronic System (ICES).
This amendment reflects India's ongoing efforts to streamline import processes and enhance trade relationships. Practitioners should stay abreast of these changes as they will undoubtedly affect the procedural approach to requesting TRQ authorisations and compliance with customs regulations.
Citations
- DGFT Notification (2026) Handbook of Procedure 2023
