Import of clear float glass (4 mm–12 mm) moved to “Restricted”; free only at CIF ₹34,000 per MT and above — DGFT Notification 29/2026-27
DGFT has revised the import policy of clear float glass (4 mm–12 mm) under ITC (HS) codes 70051090 and 70052990 from “Free” to “Restricted”. Import stays “Free” where the CIF value is ₹34,000 or more per MT. The minimum import price condition does not apply to Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs and SEZ units, and runs for one year.
Key facts
- In force
- From 18 August 2026; MIP condition for one year from the date of publication
- Who it affects
- Importers of clear float glass, glass traders and processors, Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs and SEZ units
- What it is
- Rule change
- Section
- Foreign Trade
- Published
- 18 August 2026
In 30 seconds
- Notification No. 29/2026-27 is dated 18 August 2026.
- It covers ITC (HS) codes 70051090 and 70052990 in Chapter 70 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022.
- Import policy: “Free” to “Restricted”; import is “Free” where the CIF value is ₹34,000 and above per MT.
- The Minimum Import Price condition does not apply to Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs and SEZ units, provided the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area.
- The MIP condition remains applicable for one year from the date of publication of the notification.
हिंदी में सार
DGFT ने Notification 29/2026-27 (18 अगस्त 2026) से clear float glass (4 मिमी–12 मिमी), HS कोड 70051090 और 70052990, की आयात नीति “Free” से “Restricted” कर दी है। CIF मूल्य ₹34,000 प्रति मीट्रिक टन या उससे अधिक होने पर आयात “Free” रहेगा। यह न्यूनतम आयात मूल्य की शर्त Advance Authorisation धारकों, EOU और SEZ इकाइयों पर लागू नहीं है (बशर्ते माल DTA में न बेचा जाए) और प्रकाशन की तारीख़ से एक साल तक रहेगी।
Before and now
Free, with no policy condition.
Restricted; Free only where the CIF value is ₹34,000 and above per MT.
What has changed
By Notification No. 29/2026-27 dated 18 August 2026, the Central Government has amended the import policy and policy condition of clear float glass (4 mm–12 mm) falling under two ITC (HS) codes in Chapter 70 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022.
| HS code | Description in the Schedule | Existing policy | Revised policy | Revised policy condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70051090 | Non-wired glass, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer — Other | Free | Restricted | Import is “Free” where the CIF value is ₹34,000 and above per MT |
| 70052990 | Other non-wired glass — Other — Other | Free | Restricted | Import is “Free” where the CIF value is ₹34,000 and above per MT |
There was no policy condition against either code earlier.
How the condition works
The notification calls this a Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition. A consignment of clear float glass of 4 mm to 12 mm under either code can be imported freely if its CIF value is ₹34,000 per metric tonne or more. Below that value, the import falls under the “Restricted” policy.
Who is outside the MIP
The MIP condition is not applicable to imports by:
- Advance Authorisation holders;
- Export Oriented Units (EOUs); and
- units in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
This is subject to the condition that the inputs imported under these two ITC (HS) codes are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
How long it lasts
The MIP condition remains applicable for a period of one year from the date of publication of the notification. The notification is marked for publication in the Gazette of India Extraordinary; the copy released by DGFT does not show the Gazette publication date.
Legal basis
The amendment is made under section 3 and section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, and is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce and Industry.
What importers should do
- Check whether the glass you import is clear float glass of 4 mm–12 mm classified under 70051090 or 70052990.
- Work out the CIF value per MT of each consignment. At ₹34,000 per MT and above, import is free; below it, the “Restricted” policy applies.
- If you import under an Advance Authorisation, or as an EOU or SEZ unit, the MIP condition does not apply to you — but the imported glass must not be sold into the DTA.
Questions and answers
Which glass is covered by Notification No. 29/2026-27?
Clear float glass (4 mm–12 mm) falling under ITC (HS) codes 70051090 and 70052990, in Chapter 70 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022.
Can clear float glass still be imported freely?
Yes, where the CIF value is ₹34,000 and above per MT. Otherwise the import policy is “Restricted”.
Does the minimum import price apply to Advance Authorisation holders?
No. The MIP condition is not applicable to imports by Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs and units in the SEZ, subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area.
For how long does the MIP condition apply?
For a period of one year from the date of publication of the notification.
Published 18 August 2026. Updated 6 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.