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This Notification amends the export policy for specific ITC(HS) codes under Chapter 5 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS), 2022, concerning feathers, skins, and other parts, by inserting new policy condition 5.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, issued Notification No. 08/2026-27 (S.O. 2221(E)) on April 10, 2026, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. This notification amends the export policy for specific ITC(HS) codes under Chapter 5 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS), 2022, with immediate effect. A new Policy Condition 5 is inserted, requiring a consignment-wise Veterinary Certificate/Shipment Clearance Certificate (conforming to EU/UK model) to be issued by CAPEXIL, indicating exporter details and adhering to EU/UK regulations. Additionally, exporters must provide a 'Production Process Certificate' or 'Veterinary Health Certificate' to the buyer after shipment, detailing product specifics. The Veterinary Health Certificate will be jointly issued by CAPEXIL and the Animal Quarantine Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, only when mandated by the importing country. This amendment revises the export policy for ITC(HS) Codes 05051090, 05059029, and 05059099, changing their export condition from "Subject to Policy condition 1 of this Chapter" to "Subject to Policy Condition 1 and Policy condition 5 of this Chapter," aligning with applicable EU/UK Regulations.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-07052026-272312 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 2134] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026/VAISAKHA 15, 1948 3135 GI/2026 (1) MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 10th April, 2026 No. 08/2026-27 Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Feathers - regarding. S.O. 2221(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, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends export policy of specific ITC(HS) codes under Chapter 5 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS), 2022 with immediate effect, as under- 1. Policy condition 5 under Chapter 5 of the Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS) 2022 is inserted as follows:- (i) A Veterinary Certificate/Shipment Clearance Certificate (conforming to the EU/UK model) is to be issued consignment-wise by the CAPEXIL indicating details of the exporter such as name and address of the exporter, address of the registered plant, IEC of the exporter, plant approval number and other relevant details, subject to EU/UK regulation in force. (ii) After the shipment is made, the exporter shall also provide a 'Production Process Certificate" or Veterinary Health Certificate' consignment-wise to the buyer giving details of the product with HS code, packaging, its origin, destination, vessel name, date of departure, Veterinary health requirement etc. (iii)This Veterinary Health Certificate would be issued jointly by CAPEXIL and Animal Quarantine Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India only where such certificate is required or mandated by the importing country. 2. Export Policy of the following ITC(HS) Codes are amended accordingly: +------------+-------------------------------------------------+---------------+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | ITC(HS) Code | Description | Export Policy | Existing Export Policy Condition | Revised Export Policy Condition | +============+=================================================+===============+=================================================+=================================================================+ | 05051090 | Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down – Other| Free | Subject to Policy condition 1 of this Chapter | Subject to Policy Condition 1 and Policy condition 5 of this | | | | | | Chapter | +------------+-------------------------------------------------+---------------+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | 05059029 | Other feather (excluding for stuffing purpose) | Free | Subject to Policy condition 1 of this Chapter | Subject to Policy Condition 1 and Policy condition 5 of this | | | – Other | | | Chapter | +------------+-------------------------------------------------+---------------+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | 05059099 | Skins and other parts – Other | Free | Subject to Policy condition 1 of this Chapter | Subject to Policy Condition 1 and Policy condition 5 of this | | | | | | Chapter | +------------+-------------------------------------------------+---------------+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------+ Effect of this Notification: Export Policy of Feathers, Skins and other parts under specific ITC(HS) codes as mentioned above, has been revised in line with applicable EU/UK Regulations, including provision for issuance of Veterinary Health Certificate wherever required by the importing country. [F. No. 01/91/180/03/AM-19/EC/E-42921] 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.

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