DGTR Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Carbon Raiser Imports from China: What Importers Need to Know
India has initiated a fresh anti-dumping investigation into imports of Carbon Raiser made of Anthracite Coal originating in or exported from China. The investigation, launched by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) through an Initiation Notification dated 30 June 2026 (SETU Case ID: AD/OI/032/2026), follows allegations that dumped imports from China are causing material injury to the domestic industry.
Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026: A Faster, No-Audit Route to BIS Licensing
DPIITs Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 lets Indian importers sponsor a restricted BIS license for overseas manufacturers across 10 QCOs – toys, footwear, ACs, water heaters, washing machines, hinges, furniture, and more – without a factory audit.
DGFT Overhauls TRACE Reimbursement Under Export Promotion Mission – MSME-Tiered Support Up to 95%
DGFT Trade Notice 09/2026-27 replaces the flat 25 lakh TRACE reimbursement with MSME-tiered support up to 95%, a two-instalment claim process tied to export evidence, and a consolidated 462-entry list of eligible international certifications.
DGFT to Review & Re-Allocate Wheat Flour Export Quota – Respond by 10 July 2026
DGFT Trade Notice 08/2026-27 requires wheat flour export quota holders to submit a CA utilization certificate and any additional or surrender requests by 10 July 2026; quota utilized under 50% may be moved to a common pool for reallocation.
DGFT Extends TRQ Authorisation Validity for Gold Imports Under India-UAE CEPA
DGFT Public Notice 18/2026-27 automatically extends the validity of FY 2025-26 TRQ Authorisations for gold imports (CTH 7108) under the India-UAE CEPA from 30 June 2026 to 30 September 2026 – no application or fee required.
DGFT Relaxes NFMIMS Registration Deadline for Copper & Aluminium Imports
DGFT Notification 22/2026-27 lets copper and aluminium importers complete NFMIMS registration any time before the Customs Out of Charge order, instead of before the consignments arrival – easing import compliance.
BIS Extends Import Relief for Copper Tubes Used in AC & Refrigeration: What the Copper Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026 Means for Manufacturers
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade) has notified a fresh amendment to the Copper Products (Quality
Control) Order, 2024. The change — S.O. 3503(E), dated 30th June 2026 — extends a
targeted exemption for manufacturers who import inner grooved copper tubes used in
air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
A Bold Step Towards Ease of Compliance: Welcoming the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026
India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — a landmark regulatory move that creates a formal transition pathway for businesses struggling to complete BIS Scheme-II certification under 10 live QCOs covering toys, footwear, furniture, electrical appliances, and more.
Linear Alkyl Benzene QCO Temporarily Suspended: What Manufacturers and Importers Need to Know
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has suspended the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Order, 2022 for three months — from 1 July to 30 September 2026 — citing global supply chain disruptions. The QCO returns in full force on 1 October 2026.
DGTR Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on CRGO and Amorphous Metal: What Importers and Downstream Users Must Do Now
India’s DGTR has launched an anti-dumping investigation on Cold Rolled Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (CRGO) and Amorphous Metal from China, Japan, South Korea, and Russia. Transformer manufacturers, importers, and downstream users face the first response deadline on 2 July 2026.