India-Oman CEPA: New Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) and Import Procedures

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Dated: 14.07.2026

India-Oman CEPA: New Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) and Import Procedures

The Government of India has announced significant amendments to its trade policy, introducing new Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

These changes, effective from the 2026-27 financial year, are designed to facilitate smoother trade flows and provide preferential access for select goods imported from Oman. Below is a detailed overview of the key provisions, eligible products, and step-by-step procedures for importers.

Key Highlights of the Amendments

Introduction of TRQs under India-Oman CEPA
- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended Para 2.92 and Appendix-2A of the Handbook of Procedure 2023.
- TRQs allow specified quantities of goods to be imported at reduced or zero tariffs, beyond which higher tariffs apply.
Eligible Products and Quotas
- The amendments specify a wide range of products eligible for TRQs, including agricultural goods, minerals, chemicals, plastics, metals, and more.
- Each product is identified by its HS Code, description, Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rate, and the specific TRQ modality (quota, phased reduction, minimum import price, etc.).

Major Products Covered Under TRQs

HS Code	Product Description	MFN Rate	TRQ Modality/Quota Details
08041010	Dates, Fresh	30%	Up to 2,000 tonnes (cumulative for both fresh and other dates)
25151210	Marble and travertine: Blocks	40%	Reduced to 25%, MIP USD 150/MT, max 100 KTA
29053100	Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol)	5%	50% reduction over 5 years, TRQ 150 KTA
39011010	LLDPE (Ethylene monomer >95% by weight)	7.5%	50% reduction over 5 years, cumulative TRQ 150 KTA
39021000	Polypropylene	7.5%	50% reduction over 5 years, cumulative TRQ 75 KTA
76011010	Aluminium Ingots (unwrought, not alloyed)	7.5%	Phased elimination over 10 years, quota based on import avg.
74081110	Copper Weld Wire (diameter >6mm)	5%	Phased elimination over 5 years, TRQ 150% of 3-year avg.

Note: The full list includes many more products such as various plastics, chemicals, marble slabs, PET flakes, and more, each with specific quota and tariff reduction details.

Step-by-Step Import Procedure Under TRQ

Application Submission
- All TRQ applications must be submitted online via the DGFT website (https://dgft.gov.in) under the Import Management System.
- Applications require payment of the requisite fee.
- For annual allocations (FY 2027-28 onwards), applications must be filed by 28th February of the preceding financial year.
- For FY 2026-27, a separate notice will announce the application window and allocation method (pro-rata for the remaining year).
Documentation Required
- Importers must provide a Certificate of Origin issued by the competent authority in Oman at the time of customs clearance.
- TRQ authorisation will include: importer’s name and address, Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), customs notification number, tariff item, quantity, and validity period.
Authorisation and Customs Clearance
- TRQ authorisations are issued electronically by DGFT and transmitted to the Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange System (ICES).
- Imports are permitted only after electronic debit of the authorised quantity in ICES.
- TRQ authorisations are valid for up to 12 months or until the end of the financial year, whichever is earlier.
Validity and Compliance
- Imports must be completed within the validity period of the TRQ authorisation.
- All procedures will be incorporated as Annexure VIII to Appendix 2A of the Handbook of Procedures 2023.

Additional Notes

Imports are subject to relevant Ministry of Finance notifications and any subsequent amendments.
The financial year for these imports is from 1st April to 31st March.

Effect of the Public Notice

This amendment streamlines the process for Indian importers to access preferential quotas for a wide range of goods from Oman, supporting trade growth and economic cooperation under the India-Oman CEPA framework.

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