The Government of India has amended the Import Policy and Policy Conditions governing imports of Clear Float Glass of thickness ranging from 4 mm to 12 mm, falling under ITC (HS) Codes 70051090 and 70052990 under Chapter 70 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS), 2022.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Notification No. 29/2026-27 dated August 18, 2026 in exercise of powers conferred under Sections 3 and 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time.
Under the revised policy, the import status of goods falling under ITC (HS) Code 70051090 – “Other”, under non-wired glass having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, has been changed from “Free” to “Restricted”. However, imports under the said tariff line will continue to be “Free” where the CIF value is ₹34,000 and above per Metric Tonne (MT).
Similarly, the import policy for goods falling under ITC (HS) Code 70052990 – “Other: Other”, covering other non-wired glass, has also been revised from “Free” to “Restricted”. Imports under this tariff line will, however, remain “Free” where the CIF value is ₹34,000 and above per MT.
Accordingly, the Government has effectively introduced a Minimum Import Price (MIP) of ₹34,000 per MT on the specified Clear Float Glass products. Imports below the prescribed CIF value will fall under the “Restricted” import category, while consignments meeting or exceeding the stipulated value will continue to be permitted under the “Free” import policy.
The Notification further provides that the Minimum Import Price condition will not apply to imports made by Advance Authorisation holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units located in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), subject to the condition that imported inputs falling under the specified ITC (HS) Codes are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
The MIP condition introduced through the Notification will remain applicable for a period of one year from the date of publication of the Notification.
The amendment covers Clear Float Glass of 4 mm to 12 mm thickness falling under ITC (HS) Codes 70051090 and 70052990, and forms part of the Government’s revision of the import policy and associated policy conditions under Chapter 70 of Schedule-I of ITC (HS), 2022.
The Notification can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Notification-No.-29-eng.pdf
