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Copy of Trade Notice No. 01/2025-26-DGFT | Dated: 111h April 2025

Subject: Operationalisation of DGFT 'Global Tariff and Trade' Helpdesk -reg.
The Department of Commerce and DGFT are actively tracking developments in global trade, particularly in relation to
tariff changes, import surges, and export-related challenges. Given the evolving trade landscape and the introduction
of various tariff and counter-tariff measures, there may be both new export opportunities and heightened import
pressures from specific countries or product sectors. Exporters and imposters experiencing such shifts are encouraged
to share their inputs and suggest potential support measures. In this context, DGFT has operationalised a dedicated
'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' to assist stakeholders in navigating emerging trade issues.
2. The 'Global Tariff Challenges Helpdesk' would look into issues relating to Import and Export Challenges, Import
Surges or Dumping, EXIM Clearance, Logistics or Supply Chain Challenges, Financial or Banking issues, Regulatory or
Compliance Issues, and Other Issues or Suggestions. The Help desk would also collect and collate trade-related issues
concerning other Ministries/Departments/Agencies of Central Government and State Governments and will co-ordinate
to seek their support and provide possible resolution(s).
3. Export-Import community may submit information on the DGFT website and submit information relating to their
issues on which support is required using the following steps- i. Navigate to the DGFT Website (https://dgft.gov.in) >
Services - > DGFT Helpdesk Service ii. Create New Request' and select the Category as 'Global Tariff and Trade Issues' iii.
Select the suitable sub-category(Import Challenges, Export Challenges, Import Surges or Dumping, EXIM Clearance,
Logistics or Supply Chain Challenges, Regulatory & Compliance Issues, and Other Issues and Suggestions), enter the
other relevant details and submit. Alternatively, you may send your issues to email id. dgftedi@nic.in with the subject
header: 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk', or call the Toll-Free No at 1800-111-550

4. The status of resolutions and feedback may be tracked using the status tracker under the DGFT Helpdesk Services.
Email and SMS would also be sent as and when the status of these tickets are updated. Trade stakeholders are encouraged
to make appropriate use of these support facilities.

Impex # 10 Revised Duty Drawback Rates on Export of Gold/Silver Articles

The customs have revised the Duty Drawback rates for export of Gold & Silver articles.
Duty Drawback for Articles of Jewellery & Parts thereof made of Gold (HSN 711301) has been updated 405.40 per gram
Duty Drawback for Articles of Jewellery & Parts thereof made of Silver (HSN 711302) has been updated 4950.03 per Kg.

And
Duty Drawback for Articles of made of Silver (HSN 711401) has been updated 4950.03 per Kg.

Copy of Notification No. 26/2025 - Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, the 17th April, 2025.
G.S.R....... (E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (2)
of section 37 of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944), read with rules 3 and 4 of the Customs and Central Excise Duties
Drawback Rules, 2017, the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification
of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 77/2023 - Customs (N.T.), dated
the 20th October, 2023, published vide number G.S.R. 792 (E), dated the 20th October, 2023, namely:-
In the said notification, in the Schedule, in Chapter -71, -
(i)against tariff item 711301, in the entry in column (4), for the figures "335.50", the figures "405.40" shall be substituted;

(ii)against tariff item 711302, in the entry in column (4), for the figures "4468.10", the figures "4950.03" shall be substituted;

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