India Restricts Jewellery Imports Under CTH 7113: What Businesses Need to Know Right Now
DGFT's Notification No. 02/2026-27 changes the import landscape for precious metal jewellery with immediate and sweeping effect — no transitional grace period applies. 📅 1 April 2026 📄 DGFT Notification No. 02/2026-27 🌍 Ministry of Commerce & Industry 🕑 6 min read In a significant move that will reshape India's gems and jewellery trade, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued Notification No. 02/2026-27 on 1 April 2026, amending the import policy for articles of jewellery and parts thereof falling under Customs Tariff Heading (CTH) 7113 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I. The change is stark and immediate: several categories that were previously freely importable are now classified as "Restricted" — meaning an import licence is required before goods can enter India. ◆ ◆ ◆ Background: What Is CTH 7113? CTH 7113 covers articles of jewellery and parts thereof made of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) or metal clad with precious metal. This is on...