DGFT tightens duty-free gold import rules for jewellery exporters, caps Advance Authorisations at 100 kg

After the Centre raised gold import duty to 15% from 6%, DGFT has capped Advance Authorisations at 100 kg per jeweller, mandated facility inspections, fortnightly CA-certified reports, and 50% prior export obligation fulfilment before fresh approvals.

— Filed Thu, 14 May, 2026, 21:00 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

DGFT tightened duty-free gold import rules for jewellery exporters, capping Advance Authorisations at 100 kg, mandating facility inspections, fortnightly CA-certified reports, and 50% prior export obligation fulfilment, following the Centre's gold import duty hike to 15%.