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Re-import of unsold jewellery exported, allowed now!

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DGFT advised to the industry to refer the detailed issued guidelines  Recently, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I) has issued a clarification regarding the subsequent re-import of unsold jewellery exported under the Import Policy of items listed under ITC (HS) Codes 71131912, 71131913, 71131914, 71131915, and 71131960. According to a recent circular from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the status of these items has been amended from 'Free' to 'Restricted' category, as per Notification No. 17/2024-25 dated June 11, 2024.  Following this amendment, the DGFT received multiple representations from trade and industry bodies seeking clarity on the applicability of this import restriction on the re-import of items exported under paragraphs 4.79 and 4.92 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023. The clarification from the DGFT states that the re-import of unsold jewellery, which was exported for the purpose of exhibitions abroad and falls under the