Latest News | Govt Imposes Import Curbs on Certain Types of Studded Gold Jewellery

New Delhi, June 11 (PTI) The government on Tuesday imposed import curbs on certain types of studded gold jewellery, a move which could discourage inbound shipments of these items from Indonesia and Tanzania.

However, the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said that imports under a valid India-UAE free tarde agreement TRQ (tariff rate quota) will be permitted without restricted import authorisation.

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The import policy of gold jewellery studded with pearls, with certain kinds of diamonds, and other precious and semi-precious stones "has been amended from free to restricted" with immediate effect, the DGFT said in a notification.

An industry expert said that imports of these items were increased from Indonesia and Tanzania. India has a free trade agreement with Indonesia.

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Goods under restricted category needs a licence/permission from the government.

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