DGFT Imposes Import Curbs On Umbrellas With CIF Value Below ₹100

On 5 February 2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued a notification amending the import policy for umbrellas from “Free” to “Restricted”. The change applies to umbrellas classified under Chapter 66 of Schedule I (Import Policy) of India's Import Trade Classification (Harmonised System), 2022. However, imports of umbrellas will continue to be treated as “Free” where the CIF value is Rs. 100 or more per piece. CIF value...