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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
DGFT enhances Ease of Doing Business for Leather Exporters
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued a Notification yesterday, removing key procedural restrictions applicable to the export of value-added leather products. This step is expected to reduce compliance burden and improve ease of doing business for exporters. Port restrictions have been withdrawn, allowing export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, and EI Tanned Leather from any port or Inland Container Depot (ICD). Earlier, these exports were restricted to specific notified ports. The mandatory requirement for testing and certification by the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) for export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, Crust Leather, and EI Tanned Leather has also been dispensed with. These procedural requirements were originally instituted to monitor export of value-added leather products and distinguish them from raw hides and dutiable items. However, with the removal of export duties on such leather categories and the clear physical distinction between processed and raw leather, the existing checks were considered redundant. The decision follows consultations with stakeholders, including the Council for Leather Exports, Leather Exporters and Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI). It is expected to streamline export procedures, reduce transaction costs, and benefit MSME exporters in particular.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Export boost: Government restores RoDTEP scheme, allows leather exports from all ports
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has, over the last few days, taken steps to enhance the competitiveness, cost-effectiveness and reach of India's exports, including for leather items made in Tamil Nadu. On Monday (May 26, 2025) evening, the government announced that the Directorate General of Foreign Trade had removed port-related restrictions on the export of certain types of leather. Earlier, finished leather, wet blue leather, and East India tanned leather had to be exported from particular notified ports. Now, all such restrictions have been lifted, meaning these leather items can be exported from any port or inland container depot. East India tanned leather, produced using a special process involving vegetable dyes, has earned Tamil Nadu a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, giving the product an exclusive branding like Darjeeling Tea or Kanchipuram silk sarees. In addition, the government has also done away with the mandatory requirement for testing and certification by the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) for the export of these leather items. 'These procedural requirements were originally instituted to monitor export of value-added leather products and distinguish them from raw hides and dutiable items,' the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a release. 'However, with the removal of export duties on such leather categories and the clear physical distinction between processed and raw leather, the existing checks were considered redundant,' it added. Restoration of scheme for reimbursing exporters Another decision that could have a major impact on boosting India's export competitiveness is Tuesday's announcement of the restoration of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exporters done by Advance Authorization (AA) holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Initiated in 2021, the RoDTEP scheme reimburses exporters for any embedded duties, taxes, or levies that are not otherwise reimbursed under any other existing scheme. The aim was to make Indian exports more competitive. The scheme benefits were available till February 5 of this year, following which export bodies lobbied hard for an extension, which has now come to pass. The move was cheered by export bodies. SC Ralhan, the president of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that it would go a long way in 'improving the global competitiveness of Indian exporters' and that the extension of RoDTEP benefits to AA, EOU, and SEZ units 'reflects the government's recognition of their critical role in India's export ecosystem'. While the government has said the benefits would be restored from June 1, 2025, Mr. Ralhan requested the government to make them available from February 7, 2025, as this would ensure a seamless transition between when the benefits were revoked and when they were restored.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Government eases port restriction for leather exporters to enhance trade
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): In a move to facilitate leather traders, the Union Government has removed key procedural restrictions on the export of value-added leather products. Easing port norms will enhance the export of leather from the country and enhance Ease of Doing Business in India. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued a Notification No. 15/2025-26 dated May 26, 2026, removing key procedural restrictions applicable to the export of value-added leather step is expected to reduce compliance burden and improve ease of doing business for exporters, the Commerce Ministry said. Port restrictions have been withdrawn, allowing export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, and EI Tanned Leather from any port or Inland Container Depot (ICD). Earlier, these exports were restricted to specific notified ports. The mandatory requirement for testing and certification by the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) for export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, Crust Leather, and EI Tanned Leather has also been dispensed with. These procedural requirements were originally instituted to monitor the export of value-added leather products and distinguish them from raw hides and dutiable items. However, with the removal of export duties on such leather categories and the clear physical distinction between processed and raw leather, the existing checks were considered redundant. The decision follows consultations with stakeholders, including the Council for Leather Exports, Leather Exporters and Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI). It is expected to streamline export procedures, reduce transaction costs, and benefit MSME exporters in particular, the Commerce and Industry Ministry added. The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has set a target of USD 47 billion by 2030, of which USD 13.7 billion is for the export sector. The government has implemented several reforms to boost trade and industry. The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on wet blue leather has been reduced from 10 per cent to zero, effective 2nd February 2025, addressing a key industry demand, while export duty on crust leather has been eliminated. The reforms also support India's efforts to enhance export competitiveness in the global leather value chain while maintaining transparency and quality standards under general customs provisions, the Ministry added. (ANI)
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt lifts port restrictions on leather export, levies import checks on cabinet hinges
The government has eliminated port restrictions on specific leather exports, including finished, wet blue, and El tanned varieties, a decision celebrated by industry exporters. Simultaneously, import restrictions have been imposed on cabinet hinges priced below Rs 280 per kilogram to curb inexpensive imports. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Cabinet hinge imports Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The government Monday removed port restrictions on exports of certain kinds of leather , including finished, wet blue and El tanned, a move hailed by sector requirement for testing and certification by the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) for finished Leather, wet blue Leather, crust leather and El (East India) tanned leather is also revoked, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.'The notification removes, with immediate effect, port restrictions on the export of. these leather products,' the a separate notification, the DGFT announced import restrictions on cabinet hinges priced below Rs 280 per kilogram to discourage cheap inbound shipments of these goods from countries like hinges are hardware components which connect cabinet doors to their frames.'Import of Cabinet Hinges having a CIF (cost, insurance, freight) value of less than Rs 280 per kilogram, is restricted,' the DGFT are mainly imported from countries like China, Italy and importers would have to seek permission or a license from the DGFT if the price of these hinges is below Rs 280 per there were no restrictions on these imports.
