India-Oman CEPA TRQ Applications 2026-27: DGFT Window and Compliance Guide
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The DGFT has invited applications under India-Oman CEPA TRQ applications 2026-27 for the import of some goods from Oman. In Public Notice No. 24/2026-27 dated 3 August 2026, applications can be made between 4 August 2026 and 19 August 2026. It mentions 30 tariff lines along with their allowed quantities and additional documents for specific marble and PET flakes.
A Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allows an approved quantity of eligible goods to receive the tariff treatment prescribed for the quota. It is not a general import licence for every product and it does not remove origin, customs or product-specific legal requirements. Importers must obtain a DGFT TRQ authorisation and satisfy the applicable customs conditions before claiming the in-quota benefit. The official DGFT is the controlling source for this application window.
India-Oman CEPA TRQ Applications 2026-27 at a Glance
If you’re planning to import eligible goods from Oman under the India-Oman CEPA, DGFT has now opened the 2026-27 TRQ application window, with applications accepted from 4 to 19 August 2026.
| Particular | Verified details |
| Issuing authority | Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Document type | Public Notice |
| Reference number | Public Notice No. 24/2026-27 |
| File number | 01/89/180/07/AM-26/PC-2(A)/E-46336 |
| Date of issue | 3 August 2026 |
| Publication date | Not separately stated the notice is marked for publication in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part I, Section I |
| Separate effective date | Not expressly specified |
| Application window | 4 August to 19 August 2026 |
| Governing framework | Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Public Notice No. 20/2026-27, Paragraph 2.92 and Annexure VIII of Appendix 2A of Handbook of Procedures 2023 |
| Customs framework | Notification No. 20/2026-Customs dated 31 May 2026, as amended |
| Products covered | Selected dates, marble, chemicals, polymers and resins, PET flakes, aluminium ingots and aluminium wire |
| Main stakeholders | Indian importers seeking an India-Oman CEPA TRQ authorisation for listed goods of Omani origin |
| Core change | DGFT has opened the FY 2026-27 application window and stated the permitted quantity for each listed product or product group |
| Filing route | Online through DGFT's Import Management System under Tariff Rate Quota |
| Compliance deadline | 19 August 2026 |
| Nature of requirement | Time-bound application, extra documents are mandatory only for the specified marble and PET flake entries |
The notice does not state the application fee amount, the date by which DGFT will decide applications, or the method for dividing a product quota between competing applicants. Businesses should not assume facts that are absent from the notice.
The Regulatory Framework
India and Oman’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was concluded on 18 December 2025 and came into effect from 1 June 2026. It includes trade of goods and services, amongst others.
For Indian importers, the important part is how the tariff quota works. The Ministry of Finance issued Customs Notification No. 20/2026-Customs on 31-May 2026, which sets the tariff benefit for eligible goods from Oman. The importer must also meet the applicable rules of origin. The duty rate will depend on the product and the conditions given in the notification.
DGFT later set out the procedure for applying for the quota through Public Notice No. 20/2026-27 dated 13, July 2026. This added the India-Oman tariff quota procedure to the Handbook of Procedures 2023.
The new Public Notice No. 24/2026-27 is mainly about applications for 2026-27. It gives importers the dates for applying, the quantities available for different products, and the documents needed for some products. It does not change the customs duty rate.
What Has Changed
DGFT has now started taking applications for the India-Oman TRQ for 2026-27. Importers can apply for the quantities given in Public Notice No. 24/2026-27 between 4 August and 19 August 2026.
| Compliance area | Position under Public Notice No. 20 | Position under Public Notice No. 24 | Business meaning |
| FY 2026-27 application window | A separate public notice would communicate the window | Applications invited from 4 to 19 August 2026 | Importers have a short filing period |
| FY 2026-27 quantities | Annual TRQ modalities and a pro-rata approach for the remaining FY were set out | Exact permitted quantities are listed for 30 tariff lines | Product and HS-code mapping can now be completed against stated quantities |
| Product-specific application documents | General online procedure was notified | Extra documents are mandated for identified marble and PET flake entries | These applicants need evidence beyond the general online application |
| Chartered Engineer format | Not part of the general TRQ procedure | A draft certificate format is attached as Annexure A | Marble block applicants have a defined evidence format |
| Customs duty rates | Governed through the Customs notification | Not changed by Public Notice No. 24 | Applicants must check the separate customs schedule |
Products and quantities notified for FY 2026-27
Some tariff lines have been given one common quantity instead of separate quantities. The table below shows these as shared group quantities, as this is how DGFT has given them in the notice.
| S. No. | HS code | Product description | Permitted quantity for FY 2026-27 |
| 1 | 08041010 | Dates, fresh | 2,000 MT shared across Sl. nos. 1-2 |
| 2 | 08041090 | Dates, other | Included in the 2,000 MT group quantity |
| 3 | 25151210 | Marble and travertine - blocks | 1,00,000 MT |
| 4 | 25151220 | Marble and travertine - slabs | 15,00,000 sq. m |
| 5 | 29053100 | Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) | 1,50,000 MT |
| 6 | 38170011 | Linear alkylbenzenes | 1,049 MT |
| 7 | 39011010 | LLDPE - ethylene monomer contributes at least 95% by weight of total polymer content | 75,000 MT shared across Sl. nos. 7-13 |
| 8 | 39011020 | Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) | Included in the 75,000 MT group quantity |
| 9 | 39011090 | Other | Included in the 75,000 MT group quantity |
| 10 | 39012000 | Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | Included in the 75,000 MT group quantity |
| 11 | 39014010 | LLDPE - ethylene monomer contributes less than 95% by weight of total polymer content | Included in the 75,000 MT group quantity |
| 12 | 39014090 | Other | Included in the 75,000 MT group quantity |
| 13 | 39019000 | Other | Included in the 75,000 MT group quantity |
| 14 | 39021000 | Polypropylene | 10,700 MT shared across Sl. nos. 14-16 |
| 15 | 39023000 | Propylene copolymers | Included in the 10,700 MT group quantity |
| 16 | 39029000 | Other | Included in the 10,700 MT group quantity |
| 17 | 39031990 | Other | 34.802 MT |
| 18 | 39033000 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers | 1.054 MT |
| 19 | 39041020 | Suspension-grade PVC resin | 166.666 MT |
| 20 | 39041090 | Other | 355.937 MT |
| 21 | 39042100 | Non-plasticised | 6.00 MT |
| 22 | 39076110 | PET flake (chip) - viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher | 2,000 MT shared across Sl. nos. 22-24 |
| 23 | 39076190 | Other primary form | Included in the 2,000 MT group quantity |
| 24 | 39076930 | PET flake (chip) | Included in the 2,000 MT group quantity |
| 25 | 68022110 | Marble blocks/tiles | 15,00,000 sq. m shared across Sl. nos. 25-27 |
| 26 | 68022120 | Marble monumental stone | Included in the 15,00,000 sq. m group quantity |
| 27 | 68022190 | Other | Included in the 15,00,000 sq. m group quantity |
| 28 | 76011010 | Ingots of aluminium, unwrought and not alloyed | 30,434.909 MT |
| 29 | 76012010 | Ingots of aluminium alloys, unwrought | 81.296 MT |
| 30 | 76051100 | Aluminium wire, not alloyed, with cross-sectional dimension above 7 mm | 199.1 MT |
Accuracy note: Public Notice No. 24 prints the ABS copolymer quantity at Sl. no. 18 as 1.054 MT. Some secondary reporting presents this as 1,054 MT. Applicants should rely on the official notice and confirm the quantity shown in the DGFT filing system. The decimal quantities for Sl. nos. 17-21 and 28-30 should also be entered and reviewed without changing punctuation.
What the notice does not change
The public notice does not create a new product registration, testing standard, packaging rule or pharma approval. It also does not state any penalty, guaranteed allocation, minimum allocation, processing time or refund rule. A TRQ authorisation affects access to an in-quota tariff benefit. It does not replace other laws that may apply to the imported material or its intended use.
Who Needs to Comply?
The window is relevant to Indian importers that want a TRQ authorisation for one of the listed tariff items imported from Oman. It is not limited to pharmaceutical businesses, even though several polymers can be used in pharmaceutical, healthcare or medical packaging supply chains.
| Stakeholder | Covered? | Main condition or concern |
| Indian importer of a listed tariff item from Oman | Yes, where the importer seeks the TRQ benefit | Correct HS code, timely application, Omani origin and applicable documents |
| Pharma or medical packaging business importing listed polymers | Potentially | Coverage depends on the imported tariff item, not its later pharma use alone |
| Marble block processor | Yes, for Sl. no. 3 | Valid Chartered Engineer certificate in the stated format |
| Marble slab or specified worked-marble importer | Yes, for Sl. nos. 4 and 25-27 | Valid pre-purchase agreement with the supplier in Oman |
| PET flake importer | Yes, for Sl. nos. 22-24 | No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Importer of an unlisted tariff item | No under this notice | Public Notice No. 24 does not invite a TRQ application for an unlisted line |
| Buyer sourcing the same item from a country other than Oman | No under this CEPA window | Preferential treatment is origin-specific |
Implementation Timeline/Norms
The India-Oman CEPA TRQ process started with the CEPA coming into force on 1 June 2026. DGFT later issued the TRQ procedure and has now opened applications for 2026-27.
| Event | Date | Required business action |
| India-Oman CEPA entered into force | 1 June 2026 | Check whether Oman sourcing can satisfy origin and tariff conditions |
| DGFT notified the general TRQ procedure through Public Notice No. 20 | 13 July 2026 | Review Annexure VIII of Appendix 2A of HBP 2023 |
| DGFT issued Public Notice No. 24 | 3 August 2026 | Map the product, HS code, quantity and special documents |
| FY 2026-27 application window opens | 4 August 2026 | File the online TRQ application with the requisite fee and documents |
| FY 2026-27 application window closes | 19 August 2026 | Complete filing within the notified window |
| End of FY 2026-27 | 31 March 2027 | A TRQ authorisation cannot remain valid beyond the financial year |
| Standard deadline for FY 2027-28 onward | 28 February of the preceding financial year | Plan the next annual application before the recurring deadline |
Public Notice No. 20 states that a TRQ authorisation is valid for no more than 12 months or until the end of the financial year, whichever comes first. The exact validity period will appear on the issued authorisation. Public Notice No. 24 does not state when DGFT will complete allocation or issue decisions.
Documents Required for DGFT Oman TRQ Application
Only the documents expressly named in the two DGFT notices are listed as mandatory below. The notices require an online application with the requisite fee, but they do not specify the fee amount or a complete general attachment list.
| Document or record | Status | Who needs it | Stage and purpose |
| Online TRQ application | Mandatory | Every applicant | Filed through DGFT's Import Management System |
| Requisite application fee | Mandatory, amount not stated in the notices | Every applicant | Paid with the online application |
| Valid Chartered Engineer certificate | Mandatory | Applicants for Sl. no. 3, marble blocks | Supports installed processing capacity, machinery installation and production in the preceding three financial years |
| Valid pre-purchase agreement with supplier in Oman | Mandatory | Applicants for Sl. nos. 4 and 25-27 | Supports the proposed marble purchase from Oman |
| MoEF&CC No Objection Certificate under O.M. No. 23/66/2019-HSMD dated 23 August 2022 | Mandatory | Applicants for PET flake entries at Sl. nos. 22-24 | Required for TRQ allocation |
| Certificate of Origin issued by the competent authority in Oman | Mandatory at customs clearance | Importer using an issued TRQ | Supports the claim that the goods originate in Oman |
| TRQ authorisation | Mandatory for the in-quota import | Successful applicant | Used electronically through the Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange System |
Annexure A certificate for marble blocks
A Chartered Engineer must certify the importer’s details, machinery, processing capacity and marble-block production for FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26. The certificate should also confirm the goods are natural marble and match the supporting documents, along with the engineer’s signature, registration number, seal and stamp.
Why This Was Implemented
The express purpose of Public Notice No. 24 is to invite new TRQ applications for FY 2026-27. Public Notice No. 20 had already created the procedure and said that a separate notice would communicate the first-year filing window and eligible quota quantity for the remaining part of the financial year.
At a policy level a TRQ gives preferential tariff access only up to a managed quantity. This supports the market access commitments under the CEPA, while retaining quantity controls for sensitive products. That explanation is regulatory context Public Notice No. 24 itself does not provide a separate economic impact study, or statement of reasons.
The notice also addresses evidence needs for selected goods:
- Marble block applicants must show actual processing capacity, machinery and recent production.
- Specified marble importers must show a pre-purchase link with an Omani supplier.
- PET flake applicants must hold the environmental ministry's NOC.
- Customs clearance remains linked to Omani origin and electronic quota debit.
These controls connect quota allocation with the applicant, product, source country and authorised quantity.
Impact on Businesses
Importers have only a short time to decide whether they want to apply. Before filing, they should check the possible duty savings against the cost of the goods, freight, customs charges and the work involved in preparing the documents. The benefit will depend on the product and the quantity approved.
- Chemicals, polymers and healthcare supply chains
Importers of ethylene glycol, linear alkylbenzenes, polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, PVC and PET materials can seek quota access for the listed codes. Manufacturers that use these materials in packaging, containers, device housings or other industrial products may gain another sourcing option.
For pharmaceutical and medical businesses, the HS code and origin of the raw material remain the first tests. A material's later use in medicine packaging does not create TRQ eligibility. The authorisation also does not certify suitability for drug contact, medical use, safety or quality.
- Marble Importers and Processors
Marble businesses have some extra documents to arrange before applying. Block processors need a Chartered Engineer certificate with details of their machinery, capacity and production for the last three financial years. Importers of slabs and certain worked marble products also need a valid pre-purchase agreement with an Omani supplier. Businesses should check these records early, as there is limited time to apply.
- PET Flake Importers
PET flake importers need a No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change before the quota can be allocated. This means the environmental approval also needs to be in place before the application moves ahead. The DGFT notice does not change the process or timeline for getting this approval.
- Aluminium and Other Importers
Aluminium importers should check the tariff code and the quantity mentioned in the notice carefully. The quota for dates is 2,000 metric tonnes for two tariff codes together. It is a common quota, not 2,000 metric tonnes for each code or each importer.
How Businesses Will Achieve Compliance
The source documents set out a clear sequence for an India-Oman CEPA TRQ import. Applicants should complete it in the following order.
- Match the goods to the notified tariff item. Review the eight-digit HS code and description in Public Notice No. 24. Commercial names alone are not enough.
- Confirm Oman sourcing and origin readiness. The customs benefit applies to qualifying goods from Oman. The importer must be able to present a Certificate of Origin issued by the competent authority in Oman and meet the applicable customs origin rules.
- Prepare the documents required for the product. Marble blocks, specified marble slabs or worked marble, and PET flakes have extra mandatory evidence. The notice does not state that these documents may be submitted after the application deadline.
- File online by 19 August 2026. Applications must be submitted through the DGFT Import Management System under Tariff Rate Quota. Public Notice No. 20 requires online filing with the requisite fee.
- Review the issued authorisation. If DGFT grants a quota, the electronic authorisation should state the importer name and address, IEC, customs notification number, tariff item, quantity and validity period. DGFT transmits it to the Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange System (ICES).
- Import and clear the goods during validity. Customs permits imports against the TRQ through electronic debit of the authorised quantity in ICES. The goods must clear within the authorisation's validity period.
- Maintain quantity and document control. As a recommended internal control, procurement, finance and customs teams should reconcile purchase orders, origin records, authorisation balance and ICES debits.
Filing risks to avoid
- Using a broad product name without confirming the notified eight-digit HS code.
- Treating a shared group quantity as a separate quota for every tariff line.
- Changing decimal quantities printed in the official notice.
- Filing a PET flake request without the stated MoEF&CC NOC.
- Using a marble certificate that omits machinery, capacity or three-year production details.
- Assuming that DGFT authorisation replaces the Certificate of Origin or customs review.
- Treating the 19 August deadline as a date for starting document preparation
Compliance Cost and Operational Burden
The DGFT notices confirm that an application fee is payable but do not state its amount. No fee figure should be quoted without checking the live portal and current fee schedule.
Other cost drivers may include classification review, the Chartered Engineer certificate, contract review, environmental NOC work, origin documents and customs support. These are business implications, not charges imposed by Public Notice No. 24. They should be compared with the expected tariff saving and realistic import quantity.
Benefits for Businesses
Businesses that obtain and correctly use a TRQ authorisation may receive several practical benefits:
- Preferential in-quota tariff treatment: Eligible imports can receive the rate prescribed by the customs notification up to the authorised quantity.
- Another sourcing route: Importers can assess Omani supply for listed raw materials, food products, marble and aluminium.
- Clear product list: The notice provides eight-digit HS codes and FY 2026-27 quantities for filing decisions.
- Digital authorisation: DGFT issues the authorisation electronically and sends it to ICES for customs use.
- Better procurement planning: An approved quantity and validity period can support shipment scheduling and contract planning.
- Trade-agreement readiness: The process can improve internal control over origin records, tariff classification and customs documentation.
These benefits are conditional. Allocation is not guaranteed, and tariff savings depend on the customs rate, origin compliance and actual use of the authorisation within its validity.
Is This a Right Decision or Additional Burden?
The new TRQ window gives importers a chance to claim the available quota, but they have only a few days to apply. Some products also need extra documents. Businesses should check the quota, costs and documents first and then decide if applying makes sense for them.
- DGFT has clearly listed the eligible products, quantities, deadline and additional documents, giving businesses better clarity.
- Online filing and electronic transmission to Customs can reduce manual work after approval.
- The application window is short, so businesses need to check eligibility and prepare documents quickly.
- Marble processors must verify machinery details, production capacity and past production records.
- PET flake importers have an additional environmental NOC requirement, which adds another compliance step.
- The process may require coordination with DGFT, Customs, Oman’s origin authorities and MoEF&CC for PET flakes.
- Smaller businesses may need technical or customs support to organise their records within the deadline.
- Overall, the TRQ is commercially useful, but businesses should review eligibility, documents and costs early rather than rushing into an application.
Business Opportunities Created
The TRQ window creates targeted opportunities rather than a general import boom:
- Indian buyers can evaluate Omani suppliers for the listed chemicals, polymers, marble, aluminium and dates.
- Packaging and industrial manufacturers can compare eligible Omani polymer inputs with existing sources.
- Marble processors can align verified plant capacity with planned imports.
- Environmental advisers can support PET flake importers with NOC readiness without implying approval.
- Chartered Engineers can provide the prescribed capacity and production certification for eligible marble block applicants.
- Import compliance services and customs compliance consulting firms can help businesses align HS classification, origin, and allocation and clearance records.
- Procurement and logistics providers can build controls for authorisation validity, shipment timing and quota-balance tracking.
The commercial value will depend on the quota granted, the customs treatment and the buyer's actual demand. Businesses should avoid committing to large purchases before confirming authorisation, origin evidence and landed cost.
What Businesses Should Do Next
Businesses should start checking their product details and documents now. Applications close on 19 August 2026, so there is not much time to fix missing or incorrect information.
| Action | Responsible team | Deadline or stage |
| Confirm the eight-digit HS code and exact product description | Customs, tax and compliance | Immediately |
| Compare expected in-quota landed cost with normal sourcing cost | Finance and procurement | Before filing |
| Check supplier capacity and Omani origin documentation | Procurement and legal | Before filing |
| Obtain the product-specific certificate, agreement or NOC where applicable | Operations, legal and compliance | Before 19 August 2026 |
| Submit the online application and fee | Authorised DGFT portal user | By 19 August 2026 |
| Check the issued quantity, tariff item and validity | Compliance and finance | On receipt of authorisation |
| Track shipments and ICES debit against the approved balance | Logistics and customs | During authorisation validity |
How Corpseed Can Help?
Corpseed can help importers with import compliance services for the India-Oman CEPA TRQ application. The support can be based on the product, tariff code and documents the business already has.
Import Compliance Services for TRQ Applicants
- Check the HS code, product description and basic eligibility.
- Review Public Notice No. 24 along with Public Notice No. 20 and the customs notification.
- Help prepare and file the DGFT TRQ application online.
- Check the IEC, supplier details, product quantity and supporting records.
- Help with documents such as the Chartered Engineer certificate, Omani pre-purchase agreement or MoEF&CC NOC, where required.
- Review origin documents and customs requirements with the importer and its customs adviser.
- Help track the approved quantity, validity and ICES debit after authorisation.
- Businesses that need an import licence consultant can also get support with document review and the filing process.
- Corpseed also provides DGFT registration services, customs compliance consulting, regulatory licence services and market entry regulatory services for businesses dealing with import and regulatory requirements.
Corpseed does not issue the TRQ, Certificate of Origin, Chartered Engineer certificate or environmental NOC. These are handled by the respective authorities. The support is focused on checking documents, preparing the application and reducing avoidable errors before filing.
Businesses can contact Corpseed for a document review before submitting their application. Approval, quota allocation, duty savings and processing time depend on the relevant authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
Final Takeaway
The application period for this period is open from 4 to 19 August 2026. Importers are advised to examine the tariff number, quotas, and necessary documents before applying. Some additional criteria apply to marble and PET flake imports.
The main concern here is the classification, origin in Oman, commercial advantage, and the preparation of documents for application. TRQ authorization can offer favorable tariff access, but this should be done within the allowed quantities, validity period, and customs rules.
Disclaimer
This article is for general information and is based on the official documents available on the date of writing. Businesses should obtain document-specific legal, customs, tax, environmental and technical advice before making an import, filing or financial decision.
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