Executive Summary:
This notification, effective immediately, amends the Import Policy under ITC HS, 2022 Schedule 1. It imposes port restrictions on specific goods imported from Bangladesh to India. The amendment is issued by the Central Government under the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992, and references previous notifications No. 07/2025-26 and No. 21/2025-26.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Details:**
* The notification inserts additional ITC HS Codes under sub-para 2 of Para 19 1 to General Notes Regarding Import Policy under ITC HS, 2022 Schedule 1.
* **Specific Port Restrictions:**
* Imports of bleached and unbleached woven fabrics of Jute or of other textile bast fibre (ITC HS Code 531090) from Bangladesh are not allowed through any land port on the India-Bangladesh Border; allowed only through Nhava Sheva Seaport.
* Twine, cordage, rope, etc. of Jute (ITC HS Code 560890).
* Twine, cordage, rope, and cables (ITC HS Code 560790).
* Sacks and bags of Jute (ITC HS Code 630510).
* **Continuation of Existing Terms:**
* Other terms and conditions of Notification No. 21/2025-26 dated 27.06.2025 remain in force without any change.
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholder: Importers
* Impact: Importers of Jute and other textile bast fibre products from Bangladesh face restrictions on entry ports. They must now import specific items only through Nhava Sheva Seaport.
* Action Required: Re-route shipments of affected goods to comply with the new port restrictions, and ensure all imports adhere to existing regulations outlined in Notification No. 21/2025-26.
Stakeholder: Customs and Border Control
* Impact: Increased scrutiny required at land ports along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent the import of restricted Jute and textile bast fibre products.
* Action Required: Enforce the new port restrictions, update inspection procedures, and ensure staff are aware of the specific ITC HS codes affected by the notification.
Stakeholder: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
* Impact: Responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the new restrictions and addressing any issues that arise.
* Action Required: Monitor the impact of the notification on trade flows and address any concerns or issues that may arise from the implementation of the new restrictions.
Stakeholder: Nhava Sheva Seaport
* Impact: Increased volume of imports of certain goods from Bangladesh
* Action Required: Ensure efficient processing of increased import volume.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy FTP 2023: A policy document that provides a framework for promoting exports and regulating imports.
Foreign Trade Development Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament to provide for the development and regulation of foreign trade.
ITC HS, 2022 Schedule 1 Import Policy: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding, which is used for specifying the import policy of goods. Year 2022 refers to the updated version.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for implementing foreign trade policy and regulations.
Notification No. 07202526 dated 17.05.2025: A notification issued by DGFT regarding amendments or clarifications in import/export policies.
Notification No. 21202526 dated 27.06.2025: A notification issued by DGFT regarding amendments or clarifications in import/export policies.
Bangladesh: A country from which import of certain goods to India is being regulated as per the notification.
Nhava Sheva Seaport, Maharashtra: A seaport in Maharashtra, India, which is the only port allowed for imports of certain goods from Bangladesh.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th August, 2025
No. 24 /2025-26
Subject: Port restriction on import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India under ITC (HS), 2022 Schedule 1
(Import Policy)-reg.
S.O. 3657(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 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 and
Notification No. 21/2025-26 dated 27.06.2025, the Central Government hereby additionally insert the following ITC
HS Codes under sub-para 2 of Para 19 (1), below Sl. No. (ix) to General Notes Regarding Import Policy under ITC
(HS), 2022 Schedule 1 (Import Policy), with immediate effect:
Sl. No. HS Code Item Description Import Policy /Port restriction
(x) 531090 Bleached and unbleached woven Imports from Bangladesh shall not be allowed from
fabrics of Jute or of other textile any land port on the India-Bangladesh Border.
bast fibre. However, it is allowed only through the Nhava Sheva
(xi) 560890 Twine, cordage, rope, etc. of Jute Seaport.
(xii) 560790 Twine, cordage, rope, and cables
(xiii) 630510 Sacks and bags of Jute
2. Other terms and conditions of Notification No. 21/2025-26 dated 27.06.2025 shall remain in force without change.
Effect of the Notification:
Import of certain goods from Bangladesh to India is regulated with immediate effect.
[F. No. 01/93/180/11/AM-12/PC-II(B)/Pt./E-2604]
AJAY BHADOO,
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Addl. Secy.
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