Executive Summary:
This notification, effective immediately, regulates the import of specific goods from Bangladesh to India under the ITC HS, 2022 Schedule 1 Import Policy. It introduces port restrictions on certain textile products and clarifies the conditions under which these restrictions apply, particularly concerning transit to Nepal and Bhutan. This is issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Key Points / Main Content:
Import Restrictions:
* A new sub-paragraph 2 is added below Para 19.1 to the General Notes Regarding Import Policy under ITC HS, 2022 Schedule 1.
* Import of flax tow and waste including yarn waste and garnetted stock (HS code 530130) from Bangladesh is prohibited through any land port on the India-Bangladesh border.
* Import of jute and other textile bast fibers, raw or retted (HS code 530310) from Bangladesh is prohibited through any land port on the India-Bangladesh border.
* Import of specified jute products (HS codes 530390, 530610, 530710, 530720, 530919, 530929, 530010) is only allowed through Nhava Sheva Seaport.
Exceptions:
* The restrictions do not apply to Bangladesh exports transiting through India to Nepal and Bhutan.
* Re-export of these Bangladesh goods from Nepal or Bhutan to India is not allowed.
Impact Analysis:
Importers:
* Impact: Importers of flax, jute and related textile products from Bangladesh now face port restrictions.
* Action Required: Must comply with the new port restrictions, routing shipments through Nhava Sheva Seaport for permissible items, or adjusting sourcing strategies.
Bangladesh Exporters:
* Impact: Bangladesh exporters of flax, jute and related textile products will be affected by the new port restrictions.
* Action Required: Need to be aware of the updated regulations and ensure compliance.
Nepal and Bhutan Traders:
* Impact: Trade to Nepal and Bhutan transiting through India is excluded from the port restrictions.
* Action Required: Ensure that re-export of goods from Bangladesh to India is not carried out.
Port Authorities:
* Impact: Nhava Sheva Seaport will experience increased traffic.
* Action Required: Enforce the new restrictions and manage increased import volume.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Development Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament that empowers the government to regulate foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Policy FTP 2023: A policy document outlining guidelines and objectives for India's foreign trade.
DGFT Notification No. 07202526: A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on May 17, 2025, related to import policies.
ITC HS, 2022 Schedule 1 Import Policy: The Indian Trade Classification based on Harmonized System (ITC HS) which provides a systematic classification of goods for import and export purposes.
Bangladesh: A country from which certain goods imports to India are being regulated by this notification.
Nepal: A landlocked country bordering India; Bangladesh exports to Nepal transiting through India are exempt from certain restrictions.
Bhutan: A landlocked country bordering India; Bangladesh exports to Bhutan transiting through India are exempt from certain restrictions.
Nhava Sheva Seaport, Maharashtra: A seaport in Maharashtra, India, designated as the only port through which certain jute imports from Bangladesh are permitted.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)
(Directorate General of Foreign Trade)
NOTIFICATION
No.21/2025-26
New Delhi, the 27th June, 2025
Subject: Port restriction on import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India under ITC
(HS), 2022 Schedule 1 (Import Policy)
S.O. 2887(E).–– In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of
Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, and in continuation to DGFT
Notification No. 07/2025-26 dated 17.05.2025, the Central Government hereby introduces a new
sub-para 2 below Para 19 (1) to General Notes Regarding Import Policy under ITC (HS), 2022
Schedule 1 (Import Policy) with immediate effect.
“19. The import of following goods from Bangladesh to India shall be regulated as under:
(2) Port Restrictions on import of Goods from Bangladesh
Sl. HS Item Description Import Policy /Port
No. Code restriction
(i) 530130 Flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and Import from Bangladesh shall
garnetted stock) not be allowed from any land
(ii) 530310 Jute and other textile bast fibers, raw or retted port on India-Bangladesh
(iii) 530390 Jute (excluding flax, true hemp and ramie) Border. However, it is
(iv) 530610 Single flax yarn allowed only through Nhava
(v) 530710 Single yarn of jute or of other textile bast Sheva Seaport.
fibers
(vi) 530720 Multiple folded
(vii) 530919 Woven fabrics or flax
(viii) 530929 Woven fabrics or flax
(ix) 530010 Unbleached woven fabrics of jute or of other
textile bast fibers
2. The above restrictions at sub-Para 2 shall not apply to Bangladesh exports to Nepal/Bhutan
transiting through India. However, re-export of the aforesaid Bangladesh Goods to India from
Nepal/Bhutan shall not be allowed.
Effect of the Notification:
Import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India are regulated with immediate effect.
This is issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[F.No. 01/93/180/31/AM-12/P.C.II(B)]
AJAY BHADOO, Director General of Foreign Trade & Addl. Secy.
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