Amendment in Import Policy under Chapter 74 Policy Condition 3 sub para c and Chapter 76 Policy Condition 1 sub para c of the ITC HS 2022

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-04072026-274134 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 3382] | NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026/ ASHADHA 9, 1948 4863 GI/2026 (1) 2 THEGAZETTEOFINDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 30th June, 2026 No. 22/2026-27 Subject: Amendment in Import Policy under Chapter 74 (Policy Condition 3, sub-para (c)) and Chapter 76 (Policy Condition 1, sub-para (c)) of the ITC(HS), 2022 – Reg. S.O. 3517(E). In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments relating to Chapter 74 (Policy Condition 3, sub-para (c)) and Chapter 76 (Policy Condition 1, sub-para (c)) of the ITC(HS) 2022, with immediate effect: Chapter No. | Existing Import Policy | Revised Import Policy Chapter 74 [Policy Condition Sl. No. 3, Sub Para (c.)] | c. The Non-ferrous metal Import Monitoring System (NFMIMS) shall require importers to submit advance information in an online system for import of items in the Annexure-I (for copper) and Annexure-II (for aluminium) and obtain an automatic Registration Number by paying a registration fee as per Appendix 2K. The importer shall apply for registration before the arrival of import consignment. Registration can be applied not earlier than 60th day before the expected date of arrival. The automatic number thus granted shall remain valid for a period of 75 days. | c. The Non-ferrous metal Import Monitoring System (NFMIMS) shall require importers to submit advance information in an online system for import of items in the Annexure-I (for copper) and Annexure-II (for aluminium), and obtain an automatic Registration Number by paying a registration fee as per Appendix 2K. The importer shall apply for registration before final clearance / 'Out of Charge' consignment. Registration can be applied not earlier than 60th day before the expected date of arrival. The automatic number thus granted shall remain valid for a period of 75 days. Chapter 76 [Policy Condition Sl. No. 1, Sub Para (c.)] | The Non-ferrous Metal Import Monitoring System (NFMIMS) shall require importers to submit advance information in an online system for import of items in the Annexure-I (for copper) and Annexure-II (for aluminium) and obtain an automatic Registration Number by paying a registration fee as per Appendix 2K. The importer shall apply for registration before the arrival of import consignment. Registration can be applied not earlier than 60th day before the expected date of arrival. The automatic number thus granted shall remain valid for a period of 75 days. | The Non-ferrous Metal Import Monitoring System (NFMIMS) shall require importers to submit advance information in an online system for import of items in Annexure-I (for copper) and Annexure-II (for aluminium), and obtain an automatic Registration Number by paying a Registration fee as per Appendix 2K. The importer shall apply for registration before final clearance / 'Out of Charge'. Registration can be applied not earlier than 60th day before the expected date of arrival. The automatic number thus granted shall remain valid for a period of 75 days. 4 THEGAZETTEOFINDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] Effect of this Notification: The notification amends Chapter 74 [Policy Condition 3(c)] and Chapter 76 [Policy Condition 1(c)] of the ITC(HS) 2022 to allow importers to obtain registration under the NFMIMS at any time before the issuance of the Customs "Out of Charge" order, i.e., the final Customs clearance permitting removal of goods from the Customs area, thereby easing compliance and facilitating smoother import clearance. This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce and Industry. [F. No. 01/89/180/03/AM-26/PC.2(A)/E-46034] LAV AGARWAL, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. SARVESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA