Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has extended the “Free” import policy for Tur/Pigeon Peas (ITC(HS) Code 07136000) under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. Previously allowed until March 31, 2025, the free import policy is now extended to March 31, 2026. This change was made under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, and relevant provisions of the FTP, 2023. The notification was issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry and is aimed at ensuring the continued facilitation of Tur imports under free trade conditions.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Notification No. 51/2024-25-DGFT | Dated: 20th January, 2025
Subject: Extension in “Free” Import Policy of Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) [ITC(HS) 0713 60 00] under ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule — I (Import Policy) till 31.03.2026
S.O.(E): F. No. M-5012/300/2002/PC-2(A)./E-1657.– In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992), read with paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the Import Policy Conditions as under:
ITC(HS) Code | Item Description | Policy | Import Existing Policy Condition | Revised Policy Condition |
07136000 | Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) | Free | Import is ‘Free’ up 31.03.2025. | Import is ‘Free’ up to 31.03.2026. |
Effect of the Notification: The “Free” Import Policy of Tur stands extended up to 31.03.2026.
This is issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex- Officio Additional Secretary, Government of India
[File No. M-5012/300/2002/PC-2(A)./E-1657]