Published: 1 Jul 2026
Regulatory UpdateDGFT Public Notice No. 18/2026–27 — Dated 1 July 2026
DGFT Extends TRQ Authorisation Validity for Gold Imports Under India–UAE CEPA
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has automatically extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Authorisations for the import of gold under CTH 7108, issued in FY 2025–26 under the India–UAE CEPA — pushing the deadline from 30 June 2026 to 30 September 2026, with no fresh application or fee required.
The Public Notice
What Has Been Extended
Through Public Notice No. 18/2026–27 dated 1 July 2026, the DGFT — in exercise of powers under paragraph 1.03 read with 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, and in continuation of Public Notice No. 53/2025–26 dated 24 March 2026 — has extended the validity of TRQ Authorisations issued in the financial year 2025–26 for import of gold under CTH 7108 of the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), from the existing validity of 30 June 2026 up to 30 September 2026.
Before & After
The Key Change at a Glance
Earlier Position
Valid until 30 June 2026
TRQ Authorisations for gold under CTH 7108, issued in FY 2025–26 under the India–UAE CEPA, were set to expire on 30 June 2026.
Revised Position
Valid until 30 September 2026
The same Authorisations now stand automatically extended by three months, up to 30 September 2026 — without any separate application, composition fee, amendment or endorsement.
Scope
Who & What This Covers
Effect of the Public Notice
Validity automatically extended to 30 September 2026
Applies to all FY 2025–26 TRQ Authorisations for gold under CTH 7108 (India–UAE CEPA)
Extension is automatic — no separate application needs to be filed
No composition fee, amendment or endorsement is required to avail it
Holders gain an additional three months to utilise their quota
What It Means for Importers
Regulatory
Unutilised TRQ Authorisations that would have lapsed on 30 June 2026 remain valid, keeping preferential CEPA access open.
Commercial
Importers get more time to complete gold shipments at the concessional CEPA duty, protecting the value of allotted quotas.
Operational
Because the extension is automatic and fee-free, there is no paperwork burden — but shipments must still be completed by 30 September 2026.
How Omega QMS Can Help
Support for Gold & CEPA Importers
Key Insight
A three-month, fee-free extension is welcome relief for TRQ holders — but the clock has only been reset, not stopped. Quota that is not used by 30 September 2026 still lapses, so importers should plan their remaining gold shipments accordingly.
Reference
Public Notice No. 18/2026–27, dated 1 July 2026, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (File No. 01/89/180/35/AM-25/PC-2(A)/E-43340), signed by the Director General of Foreign Trade. To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part-I, Section-I. Issued in continuation of Public Notice No. 53/2025–26 dated 24 March 2026.
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