The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has invited views, suggestions and comments from exporters, Export Promotion Councils, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders on a proposed amendment to Para 2.57 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.
The stakeholder consultation has been initiated through Trade Notice No. 14/2026-27 dated 20 July 2026. The Trade Notice relates to the proposed introduction of a de minimis exemption from the requirement of obtaining a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for low-value export consignments.
Para 2.57 of FTP 2023 currently prescribes the requirement of an RCMC or Certificate of Registration for exporters seeking authorisations, benefits and concessions under the Foreign Trade Policy.
In accordance with Para 1.07A of FTP 2023, which provides for stakeholder consultations during the formulation and amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy, DGFT has formulated a draft amendment proposing relaxation of the RCMC requirement for eligible low-value exports.
Under the proposed Notification No. 14/2026-27 dated 20 July 2026, a new sub-paragraph 2.57(c) is proposed to be inserted in FTP 2023. The proposed provision states that an RCMC or Certificate of Registration would not be required for applying for an authorisation to import or export under the FTP, or for claiming other benefits or concessions under the FTP, in respect of export consignments having an FOB value of up to ₹10,000.
The proposed exemption would not apply to items classified as “Restricted” under ITC (HS). Exporters dealing in such items would continue to be governed by the applicable authorisation and registration requirements.
The proposed amendment is intended to promote and facilitate small-value exports, particularly exports undertaken through postal channels, courier services and other emerging export channels. It is expected to reduce procedural requirements for small exporters and enable easier participation in cross-border trade and e-commerce exports.
DGFT has requested exporters, industry associations and other stakeholders to submit their views, suggestions and comments within 10 days from the date of issuance of the Trade Notice.
Stakeholder inputs may be sent by email to e-commerce-dgft@gov.in.
The Trade Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Trade-Notice-No.-14.pdf
