customs notification
customs notification

DGFT Updates Import Policy for Copper and Aluminum Products

What changed

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Notification 22/2026-27, amending the import policy under Chapter 74 and Chapter 76 of the ITC(HS) 2022. This involves changes to Policy Condition 3, sub-para (c) for copper products and Policy Condition 1, sub-para (c) for aluminum products. The specific details of these amendments are outlined in the official notification.

Why it matters for shipments

These amendments could affect the import procedures for copper and aluminum products. Importers dealing with these materials should verify if their specific tariff headings (CTH) or documentation requirements are impacted. The changes might involve new compliance steps or documentation updates, which could influence the timing and processing of shipments.

What to do next

1) Open the official notice here
2) Check whether your CTH, documents or policy line is touched
3) Ask Neo's CHA before changing Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill practice