Sub : DGFT Notifications/ circulars and Customs Circulars

Members of the Council

Dear Member

Kindly find enclosed following notifications/Circulars:

1.      DGFT Notification No.74/2025-26, dated March 31^st,2026 regarding Continuation of RoDTEP Scheme till 30.09.2026.

2.      DGFT Notification No.5/2026-27, dated 07^th April 2026 regarding amendments to Regulation/Concerning issuing Certificate of Origin & Approved Exporter Scheme for Self Certification of Certificate of Origin.

3.      DGFT Public Notice No.51/2025-26, dated 06^th March 2026 regarding Extension in the Export Obligation period of specified Advance & EPCG Authorisations till 31.08.2026.

4.      DGFT policy circular No.10/2025-26 dated 26^th February, 2026 regarding relief in export obligation for the products whose exports have witnessed decline for more than 5% in 2024-25 as compared to 2023-24.

Please note that para 5.17 pf the HBP of the FTP, 2023 envisages that to provide relief to exporters of those sectors where total exports in that sector/product group has declined by more than 5% as compared to the previous year, the Average Export Obligation(EO) for the year may be reduced proportionate to reduction in exports of that particular sector/product group during the relevant year as against the preceding year. This implies that the sector/product group that witnessed such decline in 2024-25 as compared to 2023-24 would be entitled for such relief.

As far as the Leather Industry is concerned Export of following products have      witnessed decline by more than 5% during 2024-25.

5. DGFT Trade Notice No.34/2026-27 dated April 1, 2026 regarding extension of Special drive for expeditious issuance of EODCs under Advance Authorisation (AA) and EPCG Schemes- extension up to May 31, 2026.

   Customs Circular No.13/2026, F. No.442/02/2017-Cus IV (Pt.) regarding Ease of Customs Duty payment-Introduction of Payment Aggregator.

   With regards,

   Ramesh Juneja
   Chairman

   संख्या: सीएलई- मुख्य कार्यालय/निति/2026
   दिनांक: 15 अप्रैल, 2026

   विषय: विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय की अधिसूचनाएं/परिपत्र एवं सीमा शुल्क परिपत्र

   परिषद के सदस्यगण,

   महोदय/महोदया,

   कृपया निम्नलिखित अधिसूचनाएं/परिपत्र संलग्न रूप में देखें:

   1.      डीजीएफटी अधिसूचना सं. 74/2025-26, दिनांक 31 मार्च, 2026 — रोड़टेप योजना योजना को 30.09.2026 तक जारी रखने के संबंध में।

   2.    डीजीएफटी अधिसूचना सं. 5/2026-27, दिनांक 07 अप्रैल, 2026 — विनियमों में संशोधन / मूल प्रमाण पत्र जारी करने एवं स्व-प्रमाणन हेतु अनुमोदित निर्यातक योजना (Approved Exporter Scheme) के संबंध में।

   3.    डीजीएफटी सार्वजनिक सूचना सं. 51/2025-26, दिनांक 06 मार्च, 2026 — निर्दिष्ट एडवांस एवं ईपीसीजी प्राधिकरणों के निर्यात दायित्व अवधि को 31.08.2026 तक बढ़ाने के संबंध में।

   4.    डीजीएफटी नीति परिपत्र सं. 10/2025-26, दिनांक 26 फरवरी, 2026 — उन उत्पादों हेतु निर्यात दायित्व में राहत, जिनके निर्यात में वर्ष 2024-25 में वर्ष 2023-24 की तुलना में 5% से अधिक की गिरावट दर्ज की गई है।

   कृपया ध्यान दें कि विदेश व्यापार नीति, 2023 की HBP के पैरा 5.17 में यह प्रावधान है कि जिन क्षेत्रों/उत्पाद समूहों के कुल निर्यात में पिछले वर्ष की तुलना में 5% से अधिक की गिरावट आई है, उन निर्यातकों को राहत प्रदान करने हेतु उस वर्ष के औसत निर्यात दायित्व को संबंधित क्षेत्र/उत्पाद समूह के निर्यात में आई कमी के अनुपात में घटाया जा सकता है। अर्थात, जिन क्षेत्रों/उत्पाद समूहों में वर्ष 2024-25 के दौरान 2023-24 की तुलना में ऐसी गिरावट हुई है, वे इस राहत के पात्र होंगे।

चर्म उद्योग के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित उत्पादों के निर्यात में वर्ष 2024-25 के दौरान 5% से अधिक की गिरावट दर्ज की गई है:

5. डीजीएफटी व्यापार सूचना सं. 34/2026-27, दिनांक 01 अप्रैल, 2026 — एडवांस ऑथराइजेशन एवं ईपीसीजी योजनाओं के अंतर्गत ईओडीसी के शीघ्र निर्गमन हेतु विशेष अभियान को 31 मई, 2026 तक बढ़ाने के संबंध में।6. सीमा शुल्क परिपत्र सं. 13/2026, फा. सं. 442/02/2017-Cus IV (Pt.) — सीमा शुल्क भुगतान को सुगम बनाने हेतु “भुगतान एग्रीगेटर” की शुरुआत के संबंध में।

   सादर,

   (रमेश जुनेजा)
   अध्यक्ष

DGFT and Customs circulars

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Members of the Council

Sub : Launch of “RELIEF” (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation)

Dear Member

Government of India has announced “RELIEF” (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) – an intervention under the Export Promotion Mission, vide DGFT Notification No. 65/2025-26 dated 19.03.2026, to support Indian exporters affected by extraordinary freight escalation, heightened insurance premia and war-related export risks arising from disruptions in the Gulf and wider West Asia maritime corridor.

RELIEF interventions have been structured to provide support across the export cycle by covering the shipments already left during the disruption period as well as prospective exports planned to the affected region. ECGC Ltd. has been designated as the nodal and implementing agency responsible for verification, claim processing, disbursement and monitoring.

In this regard, please find enclosed the following

–          DGFT Notification No. 65/2025-26 dated 19.03.2026
–          Information materials received from ECGC

Thanks and regards

1. Selvam
   Executive Director

24 मार्च, 2026

परिषद के सदस्यगण

विषय : “रेलीफ़” (निर्यात सुविधा हेतु लचीलापन और लॉजिस्टिक्स हस्तक्षेप) के शुभारंभ के संबंध में।

महोदय/महोदया,

भारत सरकार द्वारा “रेलीफ़” (निर्यात सुविधा हेतु लचीलापन और लॉजिस्टिक्स हस्तक्षेप) योजना की घोषणा की गई है। यह योजना निर्यात प्रोत्साहन मिशन के अंतर्गत एक हस्तक्षेप है, जिसे विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय अधिसूचना संख्या 65/2025-26 दिनांक 19.03.2026 के माध्यम से जारी किया गया है। इसका उद्देश्य खाड़ी क्षेत्र एवं व्यापक पश्चिम एशिया समुद्री मार्ग में व्यवधानों के कारण उत्पन्न असाधारण माल-भाड़ा वृद्धि, बढ़े हुए बीमा प्रीमियम तथा युद्ध-संबंधी निर्यात जोखिमों से प्रभावित भारतीय निर्यातकों को सहायता प्रदान करना है।

रेलीफ़के अंतर्गत हस्तक्षेपों को इस प्रकार संरचित किया गया है कि वे निर्यात चक्र के विभिन्न चरणों में सहायता प्रदान करें, जिसमें व्यवधान अवधि के दौरान पहले ही प्रेषित खेपों के साथ-साथ प्रभावित क्षेत्रों हेतु प्रस्तावित आगामी निर्यात भी शामिल हैं। ईसीजीसी लिमिटेड को इस योजना के लिए नोडल एवं कार्यान्वयन एजेंसी नामित किया गया है, जो सत्यापन, दावों के निपटान, भुगतान तथा निगरानी के लिए उत्तरदायी होगी।

इस संबंध में निम्नलिखित संलग्न हैं :

• विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय अधिसूचना संख्या 65/2025-26 दिनांक 19.03.2026
• ईसीजीसी से प्राप्त सूचना सामग्री

सादर,

आर. सेल्वम
कार्यकारी निदेशक

RELIEF Scheme notification no 65

Relief support

Procedure for claim

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Members of the Council
 
Sub : Restoration of RODEP rates/ cap values

Dear Member

Your kind attention is invited to our earlier circular dated 24^th February 2026 wherein we had informed about issuance of DGFT Notification No. 60/2025-26 dated 23^rd February 2026 , thereby reducing the RODTEP rates as well as cap values (where applicable) to 50% of the existing rates/cap values, with immediate effect.

With regard to the above, Chairman, CLE had submitted a representation to Hon’ble Union Commerce and Industry Minister requesting to restore 100% RODTEP rates.

Now, the DGFT has issued a Notification No. 66/2025-26 dated 23^rd March 2026 (copy enclosed), restoring the 100% RODTEP rates and cap values.

Members may kindly note the above.

Thanks and regards

1. Selvam IAS
   Executive Director

सं. : सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/26

दिनांक : 24 मार्च, 2026

परिषद के सदस्यगण

विषय : रोड़टेप दरों/कैप मूल्यों की पुनर्स्थापना के संबंध में।

महोदय/महोदया,

कृपया हमारे दिनांक 24 फरवरी, 2026 के पूर्व परिपत्र का संदर्भ लें, जिसमें विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय अधिसूचना संख्या 60/2025-26 दिनांक 23 फरवरी, 2026 के माध्यम से रोड़टेप  दरों एवं कैप मूल्यों (जहाँ लागू हो) को तत्काल प्रभाव से मौजूदा दरों/कैप मूल्यों के 50% तक कम किए जाने की जानकारी दी गई थी।

उक्त के संदर्भ में, सीएलई के अध्यक्ष द्वारा माननीय केंद्रीय वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री को 100% रोड़टेप  दरों की पुनर्स्थापना हेतु अनुरोध प्रेषित किया गया था।

अब, विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय द्वारा अधिसूचना संख्या 66/2025-26 दिनांक 23 मार्च, 2026 (प्रतिलिपि संलग्न) जारी कर रोड़टेप  दरों एवं कैप मूल्यों को पुनः 100% स्तर पर बहाल कर दिया गया है।

सदस्यगण उपर्युक्त का संज्ञान लें।

सादर,
आर. सेल्वम, आईएएस
कार्यकारी निदेशक

No. CLE-HO/POL/CIRCULAR /26
24^th February 2026

Members of the Council

Sub : Reduction of RODEP rates/ cap values  to 50% of existing rates/ cap values

Dear Member

Members are kindly aware that under Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme (RODTEP), the following unrefunded taxes/duties in export products are refunded to exporters.

VAT and Central excise duty incidence on transport of inputs/ raw materials used in manufacture of export product, VAT and Central excise duty incidence on transport of export goods from factory to port ; Embedded GST in purchases from unregistered dealers, electricity duty, stamp duty for registering export documents etc.,) ,
 
·        The RODTEP rate is given as a percentage of FOB and is given in the form of a scrip. This scrip can be used for making payment of Basic Customs duty for imports or this scrip is transferable.

·        Separate RODTEP rates are notified for normal shipments and for shipments under Advance Authorisation scheme and also exported by EOU & SEZ Units. Details are enclosed.

·        Vide DGFT Notification No. 35/2025 dated 30^th September 2025 RODTEP scheme for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) and Advance Authorisation holders, SEZ units and EOUs was extended till 31.3.2026.

·        Now, the DGFT has issued a Notification No. 60/2025-26 dated 23^rd February 2026 stating that RODTEP rates as well as cap values (where applicable) will be reduced to 50% of the existing rates/cap values, with immediate effect.
Members may kindly note the above.

Thanks and regards
R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director

क्रमांक सीएलई- मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/26
24 फरवरी 2026

परिषद के सदस्य

विषय: रोड़टेप दरों/प्रति पूंजी मूल्यों को मौजूदा दरों/प्रति पूंजी मूल्यों के 50% तक कम करना

प्रिय सदस्य

सदस्यों को सूचित किया जाता है कि निर्यातित उत्पादों पर शुल्क और करों की छूट योजना (रोड़टेप) के तहत, निर्यात उत्पादों पर निम्नलिखित अप्रतिदेय कर/शुल्क निर्यातकों को वापस कर दिए जाते हैं।

निर्यात उत्पाद के निर्माण में प्रयुक्त कच्चे माल/आपूर्ति वस्तुओं के परिवहन पर वैट (व्हीएटी) और केंद्रीय उत्पाद शुल्क का प्रभाव, कारखाने से बंदरगाह तक निर्यात माल के परिवहन पर वैट (व्हीएटी) और केंद्रीय उत्पाद शुल्क का प्रभाव; अपंजीकृत डीलरों से खरीद पर अंतर्निहित जीएसटी, बिजली शुल्क, निर्यात दस्तावेजों के पंजीकरण के लिए मुद्रांक शुल्क आदि।
 
·        रोड़टेप दर एफओबी के प्रतिशत के रूप में दी जाती है और इसे एक पत्रक के रूप में दिया जाता है। इस पत्रक का उपयोग आयात पर मूल सीमा शुल्क के भुगतान के लिए किया जा सकता है या यह पत्रक हस्तांतरणीय है।

·        सामान्य लदान और अग्रिम प्राधिकरण योजना के तहत लदान तथा ईओयू और एसईजेड इकाइयों द्वारा निर्यात किए गए लदान के लिए अलग-अलग रोड़टेप दरें अधिसूचित की जाती हैं। विवरण संलग्न है। 

·        डीजीएफटी की अधिसूचना संख्या 35/2025 दिनांक 30 सितंबर 2025 के अनुसार, घरेलू टैरिफ क्षेत्र (डीटीए) और अग्रिम प्राधिकरण धारकों, एसईजेड इकाइयों और ईओयू के लिए रोड़टेप योजना को 31.3.2026 तक बढ़ा दिया गया था।

·        अब, डीजीएफटी ने अधिसूचना संख्या 60/2025-26 दिनांक 23 फरवरी 2026 जारी की है जिसमें कहा गया है कि रोड़टेप दरें और कैप वैल्यू (जहां लागू हो) मौजूदा दरों/कैप वैल्यू के 50% तक तत्काल प्रभाव से कम कर दी जाएंगी।

सदस्यगण कृपया उपरोक्त पर ध्यान दें।

सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक

RODTEP NOTIFICATION NO 60 DATED 23.02.2026

RODTEP rates February 2026

RODTEP restoration

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No:CLE-HO/PTLM/IDLS/2021-2026
Date: 23.03.2026

 To

All Members of the Council
Dear Sir/Madam,

Sub: Details requested for applications submitted in the NSWS Online Portal and pending for IDLS Grant by the PIUs under IFLDP 2021–26 scheme reg.
 
As you are aware, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is implementing the Central Sector Scheme Indian Footwear & Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) with a total outlay of ₹1700 Crores for the period 2021–2026, up to 31st March 2026 or until further review, whichever is earlier.
 
The programme comprises the following six sub-schemes:
1.      Sustainable Technology and Environmental Promotion (STEP)
2.      Integrated Development of Leather Sector (IDLS)
3.      Brand Promotion of Indian Brands in Leather and Footwear Sector
4.      Development of Design Studios in Leather and Footwear Sector
5.      Mega Leather, Footwear and Accessories Cluster Development (MLFACD)
6.      Establishment of Institutional Facilities (EIF)
 
All applications/proposals under the above sub-schemes were required to be submitted through the National Single Window System (NSWS) portal.
 
In view of the limited availability of funds and the approaching closure of the scheme, DPIIT, vide its Notification dated 25th June 2025, had closed the NSWS portal for all sub-schemes with immediate effect, except for the IDLS sub-scheme. A further window of 15 days was provided for IDLS, and the portal was subsequently closed on 10th July 2025.
 
It is understood from member units that a number of applications submitted under IDLS are currently under consideration by the Project Implementing Units (PIUs), namely FDDI and CLRI. Since the scheme is scheduled to close on 31st March 2026, for facilitating the Member units to know the present status of their application, the Council proposes to take up the matter with DPIIT/PIUs on behalf of its members for consideration of pending applications, subject to eligibility criteria.
 
In this regard, members are requested to urgently provide the following details to enable the Council to represent the matter effectively:
 
For Tanneries
 

 
For products (Footwear/Non Leather Footwear/Leather Garments & Leather Goods/ Saddlery and Harness /Footwear Components/)
 

Note: Applications that were earlier rejected by the Steering Committee need not be resubmitted again. The Council will consolidate the applications region-wise and submit them to DPIIT/PIUs for consideration, subject to eligibility.
 
As the deadline for closure of the IDLS scheme (31.03.2026) is fast approaching, members are requested to furnish the above details on or before 26.03.2026 to their respective Regional Offices. The Council will require additional time to consolidate and forward the proposals to DPIIT/PIUs.
 
Members may kindly note that the Council will not recommend applications that have already been rejected by the PIUs/Steering Committee. Your immediate action in this regard is highly appreciated.

IDLS Application

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To: Members of the Council

Dear Colleagues,

SUB: Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) – Proposed Vegetable Tanning based Tannery Cluster at Dighi Industrial Area, Raigad, Maharashtra

The leather and footwear industry in Maharashtra has undertaken a significant initiative to strengthen the manufacturing and export ecosystem in the State through the formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), namely Maharashtra Leather Footwear Accessories & Apparel Exporters Association (MAHALEX). The SPV has submitted a proposal for the development of a 100-acre Vegetable Tanning based Tannery Cluster coming under Orange Consent Category of CPCB / MPCB at Dighi Industrial Area, Ratwad, in Raigad District, Maharashtra, which has since been approved by the Government of Maharashtra.

Accordingly, the SPV, in association with the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), hereby invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from PAN India members for participation in the proposed Integrated Tannery Cluster at Dighi Industrial Area (Ratwad), Raigad District, Maharashtra.

The project is being facilitated by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), which shall develop the cluster with the requisite industrial infrastructure. The proposed cluster shall function as a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)-compliant integrated tannery park, aimed at supporting leather processing activities, ensuring a steady supply of raw materials for downstream footwear and leather goods manufacturing units in the region and other States, and enhancing the competitiveness of exports from the cluster.

About Dighi Industrial Area:

Dighi Port Industrial Area (DPIA) has been envisaged under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) as one of the industrial nodes in the State of Maharashtra.
The area, located about 170 km south of Mumbai along NH-66 (Mumbai–Goa Highway) and the Konkan Railway line in Raigad district, offers strong locational advantages. Its proximity to Dighi Port and access to key railheads such as Kolad, Roha, and Mangaon ensure excellent connectivity. Additionally, linkage through the Konkan Railway provides multimodal access to the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

Salient Features of the Cluster:

1. Dighi Port Industrial Area is being developed over approximately 30,000 acres, out of which 15,000 acres are proposed in Phase-I. Infrastructure including roads, bridges, and culverts over a length of about 280 km is under development.
2. A Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting the NCR-Delhi region to JNPT and Dighi Port (approximately 1,483 km) is envisaged for development of industrial nodes across six States.
3. The area is connected to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and is envisaged as a major hub of industrial activity.
4. The Union Cabinet has accorded approval for development of Dighi Port Industrial Area as a smart industrial city.
5. Dighi Port is a rapidly developing deep-sea port in Raigad and is envisaged as a major logistics hub to support trade and decongest JNPT.

Connectivity:
1. Air Connectivity: Navi Mumbai Airport – approx. 100 km; Mumbai Airport – approx. 130 km
2. Road Connectivity: Navi Mumbai – approx. 100 km; Mumbai – approx. 150 km; located on NH-66
3. Port Connectivity: Dighi Port – approx. 50 km; JNPT – approx. 90 km; Mumbai Port Trust – approx. 125 km
4. Rail Connectivity: Kolad – approx. 5 km; Indapur and Mangaon – nearby rail access

Commercial Terms:
1. The Government of Maharashtra has offered land for the proposed cluster at a competitive rate of Rs 4,100 per sq. mtr, inclusive of basic infrastructure such as water, power, internal roads, and sewage systems. Further, the SPV has represented for a concessional rate to the Department of Industries, Government of Maharashtra. The proposal is under consideration for approval by the Cabinet Subcommittee, and upon approval, a further reduction of up to 50% (approximately Rs 2,050 per sq. mtr.) is envisaged.
2. Additional SPV charges: Rs 3 lakh per acre
3. Land allotment on a lease basis for a period of 95 years

Role of CLE & Advisory to Members:
1. The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) is facilitating the dissemination of this circular, along with the Expression of Interest (EOI), on behalf of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), namely Maharashtra Leather Footwear Accessories & Apparel Exporters Association (MAHALEX) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).
2. CLE’s role is limited to that of a facilitator for dissemination of information among its members. CLE does not assume any responsibility or liability with regard to land allotment, pricing, statutory approvals, infrastructure development, or implementation of the project.

3. All interested members are advised to undertake their own independent due diligence, including assessment of commercial terms, statutory compliance requirements, and necessary approvals from the concerned authorities, prior to submission of their EOI.

Important Conditions:
1. The individual tannery units shall be required to establish Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facilities within their respective premises. The SPV proposes to submit a proposal for development of a ZLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), subject to receipt of EOIs from at least 30 tannery units.
2. As per MIDC norms, in case the allottee does not develop at least 40% of the allotted plot area and commence operations within 2 years, MIDC shall be entitled to resume the plot for reallocation.

Steps to Submit EOI:

1.    Interested members are requested to submit their EOI in the attached format for participation in the project
2.    Allotment will be on a first-come, first-served basis by SPV.
3.    The last date for submission of EOI is 15th April 2026.
4.    A scanned copy of the EOI may be emailed to cleb@cleindia.com with a copy to CLE HO at cle@cleindia.com

Project Coordination:

Shri Aspi Pader, Managing Partner, M/s Veratan Leathers LLP, is leading this initiative. Members may contact him at +91 7666888004 for any project-related queries.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a well-planned, environmentally sustainable tannery cluster with strong infrastructure and strategic location advantages. We encourage members to actively participate and benefit from this initiative.

With warm regards,

Vikas Mahtani
Regional Chairman – West
Council for Leather Exports सं. : सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/पीटीएलएम/क्लस्टर/2025-26
दिनांक : 18 मार्च, 2026

सेवा में,
परिषद के सदस्यगण

प्रिय सहकर्मी,

विषय : रायगढ़, महाराष्ट्र के दिघी औद्योगिक क्षेत्र में प्रस्तावित वनस्पति टैनिंग आधारित टैनरी क्लस्टर हेतु अभिरुचि अभिव्यक्ति (ईओआई) प्रस्तुत करने के संबंध में।

महाराष्ट्र में चर्म एवं पादुका उद्योग ने राज्य में विनिर्माण एवं निर्यात पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र को सुदृढ़ करने के उद्देश्य से एक विशेष प्रयोजन वाहन (एसपीवी) के गठन के माध्यम से एक महत्वपूर्ण पहल की है, जिसका नाम महाराष्ट्र लेदर फुटवियर एक्सेसरीज एवं अपैरल निर्यातक संघ (महालैक्स) है।इस एसपीवी ने रायगढ़ जिला, महाराष्ट्र के दिघी औद्योगिक क्षेत्र (रथवाड) में 100 एकड़ क्षेत्रफल में वनस्पति टैनिंग आधारित टैनरी क्लस्टर के विकास हेतु प्रस्ताव प्रस्तुत किया है, जो सीपीसीबी / एमपीसीबी की ऑरेंज सहमति श्रेणी के अंतर्गत आता है। उक्त प्रस्ताव को महाराष्ट्र सरकार द्वारा अनुमोदित किया जा चुका है।

तदनुसार, उक्त एसपीवी द्वारा चर्म निर्यात परिषद (सीएलई) के सहयोग से, प्रस्तावित एकीकृत टैनरी क्लस्टर, दिघी औद्योगिक क्षेत्र (रथवाड), रायगढ़, महाराष्ट्र में भागीदारी हेतु संपूर्ण भारत के सदस्यों से अभिरुचि अभिव्यक्ति (ईओआई) आमंत्रित की जाती है।

यह परियोजना महाराष्ट्र औद्योगिक विकास निगम (एमआईडीसी) द्वारा सुगम बनाई जा रही है, जो आवश्यक औद्योगिक अवसंरचना के साथ इस क्लस्टर का विकास करेगा। प्रस्तावित क्लस्टर शून्य द्रव अपशिष्ट (जीरो लिक्यूइड डिस्चार्ज- जेडएलडी) मानकों के अनुरूप एक एकीकृत टैनरी पार्क के रूप में कार्य करेगा, जिसका उद्देश्य चर्म प्रसंस्करण गतिविधियों को समर्थन देना, क्षेत्र तथा अन्य राज्यों में पादुका एवं चर्म उत्पाद निर्माण इकाइयों के लिए कच्चे माल की निरंतर उपलब्धता सुनिश्चित करना तथा क्लस्टर से निर्यात की प्रतिस्पर्धात्मकता को बढ़ाना है।

दिघी औद्योगिक क्षेत्र के बारे में:

दिघी पोर्ट औद्योगिक क्षेत्र को दिल्ली-मुंबई औद्योगिक कॉरिडोर के अंतर्गत महाराष्ट्र राज्य के प्रमुख औद्योगिक नोड्स में से एक के रूप में विकसित किया जा रहा है।
यह क्षेत्र रायगढ़ जिले में एनएच-66 (मुंबई–गोवा राजमार्ग) तथा कोंकण रेलवे लाइन के साथ, मुंबई से लगभग 170 किमी दक्षिण में स्थित है, जो इसे उत्कृष्ट भौगोलिक लाभ प्रदान करता है। दिघी पोर्ट के निकट होने तथा कोलाड, रोहा एवं माणगांव जैसे प्रमुख रेलवे स्टेशनों से जुड़ाव के कारण यहाँ उत्कृष्ट कनेक्टिविटी उपलब्ध है। इसके अतिरिक्त, कोंकण रेलवे के माध्यम से डेडिकेटेड फ्रेट कॉरिडोर एवं जवाहरलाल नेहरू पोर्ट से बहु-माध्यम संपर्क भी सुनिश्चित होता है।

क्लस्टर की प्रमुख विशेषताएँ :

1. दिघी पोर्ट औद्योगिक क्षेत्र का विकास लगभग 30,000 एकड़ में प्रस्तावित है, जिसमें से 15,000 एकड़ क्षेत्र प्रथम चरण में विकसित किया जा रहा है। लगभग 280 किमी लंबाई में सड़कें, पुल एवं पुलियाएँ विकसित की जा रही हैं।

2. एनसीआर-दिल्ली क्षेत्र को जेएनपीटी एवं दिघी पोर्ट (लगभग 1,483 किमी) से जोड़ने हेतु एक डेडिकेटेड फ्रेट कॉरिडोर की परिकल्पना की गई है, जो छह राज्यों में औद्योगिक नोड्स के विकास को प्रोत्साहित करेगा।

3. यह क्षेत्र दिल्ली-मुंबई औद्योगिक कॉरिडोर से जुड़ा हुआ है तथा इसे प्रमुख औद्योगिक गतिविधियों के केंद्र के रूप में विकसित किया जा रहा है।

4. केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल द्वारा दिघी पोर्ट औद्योगिक क्षेत्र को एक स्मार्ट औद्योगिक शहर के रूप में विकसित करने की स्वीकृति प्रदान की गई है।

5. दिघी पोर्ट, रायगढ़ का एक तीव्र गति से विकसित हो रहा गहरे समुद्र का बंदरगाह है, जिसे व्यापार को बढ़ावा देने एवं जेएनपीटी पर भार कम करने हेतु एक प्रमुख लॉजिस्टिक्स हब के रूप में विकसित किया जा रहा है।

कनेक्टिविटी :

1. वायु संपर्क : नवी मुंबई हवाई अड्डा – लगभग 100 किमी; मुंबई हवाई अड्डा – लगभग 130 किमी
2. सड़क संपर्क : नवी मुंबई – लगभग 100 किमी; मुंबई – लगभग 150 किमी; एनएच-66 पर स्थित
3. बंदरगाह संपर्क : दिघी पोर्ट – लगभग 50 किमी; जेएनपीटी – लगभग 90 किमी; मुंबई पोर्ट ट्रस्ट – लगभग 125 किमी
4. रेल संपर्क : कोलाड – लगभग 5 किमी; इंदापुर एवं माणगांव – निकटतम रेलवे संपर्क उपलब्ध

वाणिज्यिक शर्तें :

1. महाराष्ट्र सरकार द्वारा प्रस्तावित क्लस्टर हेतु भूमि ₹4,100 प्रति वर्ग मीटर की प्रतिस्पर्धी दर पर उपलब्ध कराई गई है, जिसमें जल, विद्युत, आंतरिक सड़कें एवं सीवरेज प्रणाली जैसी बुनियादी अवसंरचना शामिल है। इसके अतिरिक्त, एसपीवी द्वारा उद्योग विभाग, महाराष्ट्र सरकार से रियायती दर का अनुरोध किया गया है। यह प्रस्ताव मंत्रिमंडलीय उप-समिति के समक्ष विचाराधीन है तथा स्वीकृति प्राप्त होने पर दर में लगभग 50% तक (लगभग ₹2,050 प्रति वर्ग मीटर) की अतिरिक्त कमी संभावित है।

2. अतिरिक्त एसपीवी शुल्क : ₹3 लाख प्रति एकड़

3. भूमि आवंटन : 95 वर्षों की लीज़ (पट्टा) आधार पर

सीएलई की भूमिका एवं सदस्यों हेतु परामर्श :

1. चर्म निर्यात परिषद (सीएलई), विशेष प्रयोजन वाहन (एसपीवी) अर्थात महाराष्ट्र लेदर फुटवियर एक्सेसरीज एवं अपैरल निर्यातक संघ (महालैक्स) तथा महाराष्ट्र औद्योगिक विकास निगम (एमआईडीसी) की ओर से इस परिपत्र एवं अभिरुचि अभिव्यक्ति (ईओआई) के प्रसार को सुगम बना रहा है।

2. सीएलई की भूमिका केवल अपने सदस्यों के मध्य सूचना के प्रसार तक सीमित है। भूमि आवंटन, मूल्य निर्धारण, वैधानिक स्वीकृतियाँ, अवसंरचना विकास अथवा परियोजना के क्रियान्वयन के संबंध में सीएलई किसी प्रकार की जिम्मेदारी या दायित्व स्वीकार नहीं करता है।

3. सभी इच्छुक सदस्यों को सलाह दी जाती है कि वे ईओआई प्रस्तुत करने से पूर्व वाणिज्यिक शर्तों का मूल्यांकन, वैधानिक अनुपालन आवश्यकताओं तथा संबंधित प्राधिकरणों से आवश्यक अनुमतियों सहित अपनी स्वतंत्र जाँच अवश्य कर लें।

महत्वपूर्ण शर्तें :

1. प्रत्येक टैनरी इकाई को अपने परिसर में शून्य द्रव अपशिष्ट (जेडएलडी) सुविधा स्थापित करना अनिवार्य होगा। एसपीवी द्वारा कम से कम 30 टैनरी इकाइयों से ईओआई प्राप्त होने की शर्त पर सामान्य अपशिष्ट उपचार संयंत्र के विकास हेतु प्रस्ताव प्रस्तुत किया जाएगा।

2. एमआईडीसी के नियमों के अनुसार, यदि आवंटी द्वारा 2 वर्षों के भीतर आवंटित भूखंड के कम से कम 40% क्षेत्र का विकास कर संचालन प्रारंभ नहीं किया जाता है, तो एमआईडीसी को उक्त भूखंड को पुनः आवंटन हेतु वापस लेने का अधिकार होगा।

ईओआई प्रस्तुत करने की प्रक्रिया :

1. इच्छुक सदस्य परियोजना में भागीदारी हेतु संलग्न प्रारूप में अपना ईओआई प्रस्तुत करें।

2. आवंटन एसपीवी द्वारा पहले आओ–पहले पाओ के आधार पर किया जाएगा।

3. ईओआई प्रस्तुत करने की अंतिम तिथि : 15 अप्रैल, 2026

4. ईओआई की स्कैन प्रति  cleb@cleindia.com पर ईमेल करें तथा प्रति सीएलई मुख्य कार्यालय cle@cleindia.com को भी प्रेषित करें।

परियोजना समन्वय :

श्री एसपी पैडर, प्रबंध भागीदार, मेसर्स वेराटन लेदर्स एलएलपी, इस पहल का नेतृत्व कर रहे हैं। परियोजना से संबंधित किसी भी जानकारी हेतु सदस्य उनसे मोबाइल : +91 7666888004 पर संपर्क कर सकते हैं।

यह एक सुव्यवस्थित, पर्यावरणीय रूप से सतत टैनरी क्लस्टर का हिस्सा बनने का एक विशिष्ट अवसर है, जिसमें सुदृढ़ अवसंरचना एवं रणनीतिक स्थान संबंधी लाभ उपलब्ध हैं। सदस्यों से अनुरोध है कि वे इस पहल में सक्रिय रूप से भाग लें एवं इसका लाभ उठाएँ।

सादर,

विकास महतानी
क्षेत्रीय अध्यक्ष – पश्चिम
चर्म निर्यात परिषद (सीएलई)

Dighi Industrial Area

EOI Format of MIDC-Tannery Cluster MH

The post Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) – Proposed Vegetable Tanning based Tannery Cluster at Dighi Industrial Area, Raigad, Maharashtra first appeared on Council For Leather Exports.

Members of the Council

Sub : Issuance of CLE certificates through ICEGATE Swift 2.0 Portal

Dear Member

We would like to inform you that henceforth, the following certificates issued by CLE will be issued only through ICGEATE SWIFT 2.0 portal. For this, all members have to apply through their ICEGATE login by selecting SWIFT 2.0 tab and LPCO heading. The detailed user guide is enclosed.
 
CERTIFICATES ISSUED THROUGH ICEGATE SWIFT 2.0 PORTAL

1             TEXTILE CERTIFICATE

CLE is issuing Textile Certificate (as per DGFT Policy circular No. 5/2003 dated 29.5.2003). This is to facilitate Customs clearance of textile articles imported by leather products and footwear manufacturers for making their products on actual user basis and does not entail any import duty exemption.

At present, the member applies for Textile Certificate through email or submission of physical copy and the textile certificate is uploaded by CLE in the ICEGATE.

The following documents are to be uploaded in the ICEGATE portal, while filing application.

·        Check list bill of entry
·        Notarised affidavit (This is to be given in Ten Rupees Stamp Paper, once in a financial year, at the time of first application – as per enclosed format)
 
The fee per certificate is Rs.2000 per certificate +18% GST.
 
2             CERTIFICATE FOR AVAILING BANK GUARANTEE EXEMPTION UNDER    EPCG/AA/DFIA
 
As per Customs Circular No. 1/2009 dated 13th Sept. 2009, the Manufacturer Exporters / Service Providers registered with the GST Authorities who have the minimum export of Rs.1Crore or more during the preceding financial year and who have been exporting during the previous two financial years are entitled to get the exemption of bank guarantee for EPCG/Advance Authorisation & DFIA Schemes . Similar exemption is also available to the Manufacturer Exporters / Service Providers registered with the GST Authorities who have paid the GST of Rs.1 Crore or more during the preceding financial year.

As per provisions of aforesaid Customs Circular, CLE is issuing Export Performance/ GST paid certificate to member exporters to avail exemption from bank gurarantee for Advance Authorisation, EPCG and DFIA Schemes.

The following documents are to be uploaded in the ICEGATE portal, while filing application.

·        Chartered Accountant Certificate towards proof of GST payment (if certificate is sought for GST payment)
·        Copy of Advance Authorisation/ DFIA/ EPCG Certificate

If certificate is sought for export performance, CLE will check the export performance details as in membership records and will issue the certificate.

The fee per certificate is Rs.5000 per certificate +18% GST.

3             IMPORT OF FOOTWEAR SOLES INTO INDIA FOR PRODUCTION OR ASSEMBLY OF FOOTWEAR FOR EXPORTS PURPOSES

As per Gazette Notification No. S.O. 1422 (E) dated 15.03.2024 issued by Dept. of Industry and Internal Trade, exemption has been given from Quality Control Orders for import of the following soles by exporters, for use in export product, based on certificate issued by Council for Leather Exports.

 
In respect of the above 4 items, these are permitted for import clearance for the purpose of production or assembly of footwear for exports purposes (and not for sale in the domestic market of India), based on the self-declaration by the importer and certification by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE).

The fee per certificate is 1% of the CIF value as per Invoice / Bill of Entry + 18% GST. However, minimum service charges would be Rs.5000 + 18% GST.

The following documents are required to be uploaded along with your online application for issue of Soles Import Certificate.

·        Bill of Entry
·        Udyam Registration Certificate
·        Invoice

PAYMENT FOR ISSUE OF ABOVE CERTIFICATES

Payment is to made through NEFT/ Cheque/ DD/ POS. You have to upload the payment receipt also while filing applications.

Payment can also be made through UPI ID : councilforleather1@idfcbank

All members are requested to note the above and apply only through ICEGATE portal for obtaining the above certificates

Please refer the enclosed user guide which gives a step by step application process

Thanks and regards

R. Selvam
Executive Director

User Manual

No. CLE-HO/POL/SWIFT 2.0/2026
March 26, 2026

Members of the Council

Sub : Issuance of CLE certificates through ICEGATE Swift 2.0 Portal

Dear Member

Kindly refer to our earlier circulars dated 17^th March 2026 and 24^th March 2026 on the above subject.

Please note the following.

As already clarified by ICEGATE digitally signed bill of entry generated in the Customs Software has to be uploaded by the exporter while applying for Textile/ Soles Certificate.

Members are hence requested to submit their applications for issuance of Textile/ Sole/ Export Performance or GST paid certificates through ICEGATE portal only.

Thanks and regards
 
R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director

No. CLE-HO/POL/SWIFT 2.0/2026
March 24, 2026

Members of the Council

Sub : Issuance of CLE certificates through ICEGATE Swift 2.0 Portal

Dear Member

Kindly refer to our earlier circular dated 17^th March 2026 on the above subject.

Please note the following.

·        ICEGATE has clarified that digitally signed bill of entry has to be uploaded by the exporter while applying for Textile/ Soles Certificate. Hence, all members may kindly ensure this.

·        As far as payment is concerned, member-exporter can upload the NEFT/ UPI payment proof while filing application. The concerned Regional/ Extension office will check about payment particulars with Accounts Section in Head Office and then issue the certificate. Also, a member exporter can make single payment for multiple certificates sought in a day.

·         Officers in Regional/ Extension Offices have been activated in SWIFT 2.0. Accordingly, they can view the details of online applications now in their log in

Members are hence requested to submit their applications for issuance of Textile/ Sole/ Export Performance or GST paid certificates through ICEGATE portal only.

Thanks and regards
 
R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director

क्र. सीएलई /मुख्य कार्यालय/पॉलिसी/एसडब्ल्यूआईएफटी 2.0/2026
24 मार्च, 2026

परिषद के सदस्यगण

विषय: आयसीईजीएटीई एसडब्ल्यूआईएफटी 2.0 पोर्टल के माध्यम से सीएलई प्रमाणपत्र जारी करना

प्रिय सदस्य,

कृपया उपरोक्त विषय पर दिनांक 17 मार्च 2026 को जारी हमारे पूर्ववर्ती परिपत्र का संदर्भ लें।

कृपया निम्नलिखित ध्यान दें।

·        आयसीईजीएटीई ने यह स्पष्ट किया है कि कपड़ा / सोल प्रमाण पत्र के लिए आवेदन करते समय निर्यातक को डिजिटली हस्ताक्षरित ‘प्रवेश बिल’ अपलोड करना होगा। अतः, प्रमाण पत्र जारी करते समय सभी कार्यालयों को इस बात की जाँच करनी होगी।

·        जहां तक ​​पेमेंट की बात है, सदस्य-निर्यातक आवेदन भरते समय एनइएफटी/युपीआय पेमेंट का सबूत अपलोड कर सकते हैं। संबंधित क्षेत्रीय/विस्तार कार्यालय, प्रधान कार्यालय के लेखा अनुभाग से पेमेंट के विवरण की जांच करेगा और उसके बाद प्रमाण पत्र जारी करेगा। इसके अलावा, कोई सदस्य-निर्यातक एक ही दिन में मांगे गए कई प्रमाण पत्रों के लिए एक ही पेमेंट कर सकता है।.

·         क्षेत्रीय/विस्तार कार्यालयों के अधिकारियों को एसडब्ल्यूआईएफटी 2.0 में सक्रिय कर दिया गया है। तदनुसार, अब वे अपने लॉगिन में ऑनलाइन आवेदनों का विवरण देख सकते हैं।

अतः सदस्यों से अनुरोध है कि वे वस्त्र / सोल / निर्यात निष्पादन या जीएसत भुगतान प्रमाण-पत्र जारी करवाने हेतु अपने आवेदन केवल आयसीईजीएटीई पोर्टल के माध्यम से ही जमा करें।

धन्यवाद एवं सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक

No. CLE-HO/POL/SWIFT 2.0/2026
March 20, 2026

Members of the Council

Sub : Issuance of CLE certificates through ICEGATE Swift 2.0 Portal

Dear Member

We would like to inform you that henceforth, the following certificates issued by CLE will be issued only through ICGEATE SWIFT 2.0 portal. For this, all members have to apply through their ICEGATE login by selecting SWIFT 2.0 tab and LPCO heading. The detailed user guide is enclosed.
 
CERTIFICATES ISSUED THROUGH ICEGATE SWIFT 2.0 PORTAL

1             TEXTILE CERTIFICATE

CLE is issuing Textile Certificate (as per DGFT Policy circular No. 5/2003 dated 29.5.2003). This is to facilitate Customs clearance of textile articles imported by leather products and footwear manufacturers for making their products on actual user basis and does not entail any import duty exemption.

At present, the member applies for Textile Certificate through email or submission of physical copy and the textile certificate is uploaded by CLE in the ICEGATE.

The following documents are to be uploaded in the ICEGATE portal, while filing application.

·        Check list bill of entry
·        Notarised affidavit (This is to be given in Ten Rupees Stamp Paper, once in a financial year, at the time of first application – as per enclosed format)
 
The fee per certificate is Rs.2000 per certificate +18% GST.
 
2             CERTIFICATE FOR AVAILING BANK GUARANTEE EXEMPTION UNDER    EPCG/AA/DFIA
 
As per Customs Circular No. 1/2009 dated 13th Sept. 2009, the Manufacturer Exporters / Service Providers registered with the GST Authorities who have the minimum export of Rs.1Crore or more during the preceding financial year and who have been exporting during the previous two financial years are entitled to get the exemption of bank guarantee for EPCG/Advance Authorisation & DFIA Schemes . Similar exemption is also available to the Manufacturer Exporters / Service Providers registered with the GST Authorities who have paid the GST of Rs.1 Crore or more during the preceding financial year.

As per provisions of aforesaid Customs Circular, CLE is issuing Export Performance/ GST paid certificate to member exporters to avail exemption from bank gurarantee for Advance Authorisation, EPCG and DFIA Schemes.

The following documents are to be uploaded in the ICEGATE portal, while filing application.

·        Chartered Accountant Certificate towards proof of GST payment (if certificate is sought for GST payment)
·        Copy of Advance Authorisation/ DFIA/ EPCG Certificate

If certificate is sought for export performance, CLE will check the export performance details as in membership records and will issue the certificate.

The fee per certificate is Rs.5000 per certificate +18% GST.

3             IMPORT OF FOOTWEAR SOLES INTO INDIA FOR PRODUCTION OR ASSEMBLY OF FOOTWEAR FOR EXPORTS PURPOSES

As per Gazette Notification No. S.O. 1422 (E) dated 15.03.2024 issued by Dept. of Industry and Internal Trade, exemption has been given from Quality Control Orders for import of the following soles by exporters, for use in export product, based on certificate issued by Council for Leather Exports.

 
In respect of the above 4 items, these are permitted for import clearance for the purpose of production or assembly of footwear for exports purposes (and not for sale in the domestic market of India), based on the self-declaration by the importer and certification by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE).

The fee per certificate is 1% of the CIF value as per Invoice / Bill of Entry + 18% GST. However, minimum service charges would be Rs.5000 + 18% GST.

The following documents are required to be uploaded along with your online application for issue of Soles Import Certificate.

·        Bill of Entry
·        Udyam Registration Certificate
·        Invoice

PAYMENT FOR ISSUE OF ABOVE CERTIFICATES

Payment is to made through NEFT/ Cheque/ DD/ POS. You have to upload the payment receipt also while filing applications.

Payment can also be made through UPI ID : councilforleather1@idfcbank

All members are requested to note the above and apply only through ICEGATE portal for obtaining the above certificates

Please refer the enclosed user guide which gives a step by step application process

Thanks and regards

R. Selvam
Executive Director

User Manual Unified Dashboard CLE V1.01

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The post Analysis – Export/Import Performance of Leather and Leather Products during April-December 2025-26 first appeared on Council For Leather Exports.

Members of the Council

Sub : Reduction of RODEP rates/ cap values  to 50% of existing rates/ cap values

Dear Member

Members are kindly aware that under Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme (RODTEP), the following unrefunded taxes/duties in export products are refunded to exporters.

VAT and Central excise duty incidence on transport of inputs/ raw materials used in manufacture of export product, VAT and Central excise duty incidence on transport of export goods from factory to port ; Embedded GST in purchases from unregistered dealers, electricity duty, stamp duty for registering export documents etc.,) ,
 
·        The RODTEP rate is given as a percentage of FOB and is given in the form of a scrip. This scrip can be used for making payment of Basic Customs duty for imports or this scrip is transferable.

·        Separate RODTEP rates are notified for normal shipments and for shipments under Advance Authorisation scheme and also exported by EOU & SEZ Units. Details are enclosed.

·        Vide DGFT Notification No. 35/2025 dated 30^th September 2025 RODTEP scheme for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) and Advance Authorisation holders, SEZ units and EOUs was extended till 31.3.2026.

·        Now, the DGFT has issued a Notification No. 60/2025-26 dated 23^rd February 2026 stating that RODTEP rates as well as cap values (where applicable) will be reduced to 50% of the existing rates/cap values, with immediate effect.

Members may kindly note the above.

Thanks and regards
R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director

क्रमांक सीएलई- मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/26
24 फरवरी 2026

परिषद के सदस्य

विषय: रोड़टेप दरों/प्रति पूंजी मूल्यों को मौजूदा दरों/प्रति पूंजी मूल्यों के 50% तक कम करना

प्रिय सदस्य

सदस्यों को सूचित किया जाता है कि निर्यातित उत्पादों पर शुल्क और करों की छूट योजना (रोड़टेप) के तहत, निर्यात उत्पादों पर निम्नलिखित अप्रतिदेय कर/शुल्क निर्यातकों को वापस कर दिए जाते हैं।

निर्यात उत्पाद के निर्माण में प्रयुक्त कच्चे माल/आपूर्ति वस्तुओं के परिवहन पर वैट (व्हीएटी) और केंद्रीय उत्पाद शुल्क का प्रभाव, कारखाने से बंदरगाह तक निर्यात माल के परिवहन पर वैट (व्हीएटी) और केंद्रीय उत्पाद शुल्क का प्रभाव; अपंजीकृत डीलरों से खरीद पर अंतर्निहित जीएसटी, बिजली शुल्क, निर्यात दस्तावेजों के पंजीकरण के लिए मुद्रांक शुल्क आदि।
 
·        रोड़टेप दर एफओबी के प्रतिशत के रूप में दी जाती है और इसे एक पत्रक के रूप में दिया जाता है। इस पत्रक का उपयोग आयात पर मूल सीमा शुल्क के भुगतान के लिए किया जा सकता है या यह पत्रक हस्तांतरणीय है।

·        सामान्य लदान और अग्रिम प्राधिकरण योजना के तहत लदान तथा ईओयू और एसईजेड इकाइयों द्वारा निर्यात किए गए लदान के लिए अलग-अलग रोड़टेप दरें अधिसूचित की जाती हैं। विवरण संलग्न है। 

·        डीजीएफटी की अधिसूचना संख्या 35/2025 दिनांक 30 सितंबर 2025 के अनुसार, घरेलू टैरिफ क्षेत्र (डीटीए) और अग्रिम प्राधिकरण धारकों, एसईजेड इकाइयों और ईओयू के लिए रोड़टेप योजना को 31.3.2026 तक बढ़ा दिया गया था।

·        अब, डीजीएफटी ने अधिसूचना संख्या 60/2025-26 दिनांक 23 फरवरी 2026 जारी की है जिसमें कहा गया है कि रोड़टेप दरें और कैप वैल्यू (जहां लागू हो) मौजूदा दरों/कैप वैल्यू के 50% तक तत्काल प्रभाव से कम कर दी जाएंगी।

सदस्यगण कृपया उपरोक्त पर ध्यान दें।

सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक

RODTEP NOTIFICATION NO 60 DATED 23.02.2026

RODTEP rates February 2026

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Members of the Council

Sub : Extension of RODTEP scheme till 31.3.26
 
Dear Member

Kindly find enclosed DGFT Notification No. 35/2025 dated 30^th September 2025 informing about extension of RODTEP scheme for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units till 31.3.26 and also applicability of the scheme to Advance Authorisation holders, SEZ units and EOUs till 31.3.2026.

With regard to the above, the following points may be noted.

·        Under Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme (RODTEP), the following unrefunded taxes/duties in export products are refunded to exporters.

VAT and Central excise duty incidence on transport of inputs/ raw materials used in manufacture of export product, VAT and Central excise duty incidence on transport of export goods from factory to port ; Embedded GST in purchases from unregistered dealers, electricity duty, stamp duty for registering export documents etc.,) ,
 
·        The RODTEP rate is given as a percentage of FOB and is given in the form of a scrip. This scrip can be used for making payment of Basic Customs duty for imports or this scrip is transferable.

·        Separate RODTEP rates are notified for normal shipments and for shipments under Advance Authorisation scheme and also exported by EOU & SEZ Units.

·        Earlier, Vide Notification No. 32/2024-25 dated 30^th September 2024, the DGFT had extended the RODTEP scheme till 30^th September 2025 (for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units) and till 31.12.2024 (for advance authorization shipments (except deemed exports) and shipments by EOU and SEZ units) . The existing RODTEP rates are as follows.

RODTEP rates for DTA shipments

 
RODTEP rates for Advance Authorisation shipments (except deemed exports) & exports by EOU & SEZ units

Members may note the same.

R. Selvam
Executive Director

RODTEP extension till March 2026

The post Extension of RODTEP scheme till 31.3.26 first appeared on Council For Leather Exports.

23rd February 2026

Members of the Council

Sub : Reduction of reciprocal tariff of USA to 10%

Dear Member

You are aware that USA had earlier levied a reciprocal tariff of 50% on goods exported from India (25% reciprocal tariff and 25% additional reciprocal tariff citing Russian oil imports). This reciprocal duty for India is in addition to normal MFN duties applicable in USA.

Subsequently, India and USA launched the trade deal negotiations. As per joint statement issued by India and USA, it was stated that USA will reduce the reciprocal tariff for India from 50% to 18%. The date of effect of this reduction is yet to be notified.

Meanwhile, pursuant to the order of Hon’ble Supreme Court of USA, the Hon’ble President of USA has issued an Executive Order dated 20.2.26 (copy enclosed) terminating his various Executive Orders on reciprocal tariff.

However, as a temporary alternative to the reciprocal tariffs, the Hon’ble US President has issued a Proclamation dated 20.2.26 (copy enclosed) imposing a temporary 10% ad valorem import surcharge on global imports with effect from 24.2.26 and applicable for 150 days. The import surcharge has been imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 , stating to address the serious balance-of-payments deficits and its negative net international investment position.

The U.S. de minimis import exemption (Section 321) previously allowed goods with a retail value of US$ 800 or less to enter the country duty-free and with simplified, rapid customs clearance. However, this exemption was suspended for all countries vide Executive Order dated 30.7.25. The Hon’ble President of USA has also now an Executive Order dated 20.2.26 (copy enclosed) continuing the suspension of de minimus import duty exemptions.

In view of the above the leather, leather products and footwear exported from India to USA, will be subject to a reciprocal tariff of 10% with effect from 24.2.26. In addition, normal MFN duties (details enclosed) will also apply.
Members may note the above.

Thanks and regards

R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director
Council for Leather Exports

क्रमांक सीएलई- मुख्या कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/26
23 फ़रवरी 2026

परिषद के सदस्य

विषय: यूएसए के पारस्परिक प्रशुल्क को घटाकर 10% करना

प्रिय सदस्य

आप अवगत हैं कि संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका ने भारत से निर्यातित वस्तुओं पर 50% का पारस्परिक शुल्क अधिरोपित किया था(25% पारस्परिक शुल्क तथा 25% अतिरिक्त पारस्परिक शुल्क, रूसी तेल आयात का उल्लेख करते हुए)। यह पारस्परिक शुल्क, अमेरिका में लागू सामान्य सर्वाधिक अनुकूल राष्ट्र शुल्कों के अतिरिक्त है।

इसके पश्चात भारत एवं संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के मध्य व्यापार समझौते के संबंध में वार्ताएं प्रारंभ की गईं। भारत एवं अमेरिका द्वारा जारी संयुक्त वक्तव्य के अनुसार, अमेरिका भारत के लिए पारस्परिक शुल्क को 50% से घटाकर 18% करेगा। तथापि, इस कमी की प्रभावी तिथि अभी अधिसूचित की जानी शेष है।

इस बीच, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के आदेश के अनुपालन में, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के माननीय राष्ट्रपति ने दिनांक 20.02.2026 को एक कार्यकारी आदेश जारी कर पारस्परिक शुल्क संबंधी अपने विभिन्न पूर्व कार्यकारी आदेशों को समाप्त कर दिया है।

हालांकि, पारस्परिक शुल्क के अस्थायी विकल्प के रूप में, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के माननीय राष्ट्रपति ने दिनांक 20.02.2026 को एक उद्घोषणा (प्रति संलग्न) जारी की है, जिसके माध्यम से 24.02.2026 से 150 दिनों की अवधि के लिए वैश्विक आयातों पर 10% का अस्थायी एड-वैलोरम आयात अधिभार लगाया गया है। यह आयात अधिभार वर्ष 1974 के ट्रेड एक्ट की धारा 122 के अंतर्गत गंभीर भुगतान संतुलन घाटे एवं नकारात्मक शुद्ध अंतरराष्ट्रीय निवेश स्थिति के समाधान के उद्देश्य से अधिरोपित किया गया है।

पूर्व में, अमेरिकी ‘डी मिनिमिस’ आयात छूट (धारा 321) के अंतर्गत 800 अमेरिकी डॉलर या उससे कम खुदरा मूल्य की वस्तुओं को शुल्क-मुक्त तथा सरल एवं त्वरित सीमा शुल्क निकासी की अनुमति थी। तथापि, दिनांक 30.07.2025 के कार्यकारी आदेश के माध्यम से यह छूट सभी देशों के लिए निलंबित कर दी गई थी। अब दिनांक 20.02.2026 के एक अन्य कार्यकारी आदेश (प्रति संलग्न) द्वारा ‘डी मिनिमिस’ आयात शुल्क छूट के निलंबन को जारी रखा गया है।

उपर्युक्त के परिप्रेक्ष्य में, भारत से संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका को निर्यातित चर्म, चर्म के उत्पाद एवं पादत्राण दिनांक 24.02.2026 से 10% के पारस्परिक/अस्थायी आयात अधिभार के अधीन होंगे। इसके अतिरिक्त, सामान्य एमएफएन शुल्क (विवरण संलग्न) भी लागू रहेंगे।

सदस्यगण उपर्युक्त का संज्ञान लें।

धन्यवाद एवं सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक
चर्म निर्यात परिषद् 

USA Chapter 64 7.4.25

USA de minimus suspension continuation

USA reciprocal tariff – Presidential proclamation dated 20.02.26

USA tariff removal – Presidential Order 20.2.26

USA Chapter 41 7.4.25

USA Chapter 42 7.4.25

USA Chapter 43 7.4.25

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India – UAE CEPA – HS Code classification

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Annexure 1

Annexure 2

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Sub : India – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

Dear Sir,

As you are kindly aware India & UAE signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Feb.18, 2022.  The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India has now published the tariff schedule on India & UAE under the aforesaid agreement.  Copy of the following schedules are enclosed herewith.  As per the announcement made by Honbl’e Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, the India – UAE CEPA may come into force from May 1, 2022.

·        Schedule of Specific Tariff Commitments of United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Trade in Goods (for exports from India to UAE)

·        Schedule of Specific Tariff Commitments of India on Trade in Goods (for imports into India from UAE)

As per the schedule the following are the tariff exemption/concession. 

·        UAE has provided import duty exemption (i.e. 0% duty) to India for export of items namely Leathers – Chapter 41, Leather Products (including Saddlery & Harness items and Leather Garments) – Chapter 42, Footwear & Components – Chapter 64 and also fur and fur products – Chapter 43. 

·        India has offered 0% duty for leather (Chapter 41) and leather products (Chapter 42), Fur and Fur Products (Chapter 43) but for footwear some categories are placed under exclusion list (no tariff reduction) and for some categories the tariff will be reduced to zero in seven years.  For footwear components under 6406 tariff will be reduced to zero in five years. 

The link wherein the details of the CEPA including Rules of Origin etc is given below, which may kindly be referred,

https://commerce.gov.in/international-trade/trade-agreements/comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement-between-the-government-of-the-republic-of-india-and-the-government-of-the-united-arab-emirates-uae/

Members may kindly note the above.

Thanks & regards,

R.Selvam
Executive Director

Schedule of UAE

Schedule of India

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Members of the Council

 
Sub : RBI new regulations on export of goods and services w.e.f. 1.10.26

Dear Member

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a circular No. 20 dated January 16, 2026 stating the following.

The Reserve Bank has comprehensively reviewed the regulations and directions governing export and import of goods and services, under FEMA, 1999, in consultation with stakeholders, and issued Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026. The Regulations are intended to promote ease of doing business, especially for small exporters and importers, and to empower authorised dealers to provide quicker and more efficient service to their customers. The Regulations will be effective from October 01, 2026. Accordingly, the instructions contained in these directions will also be effective from the said date.

With effect Oct. 1, 2026, the Master Direction –Export of Goods and Services and Master Direction – Import of Goods and Services and circulars listed at Annex to the said RBI circular No. 20 shall stand superseded

Members may kindly note the above.

With kind regards

R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

सं.सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/2025

13 फ़रवरी, 2026

परिषद के सदस्यगण

विषय : 01.10.2026 से प्रभावी वस्तुओं एवं सेवाओं के निर्यात संबंधी भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक के नवीन विनियम।

प्रिय सदस्य,

भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक द्वारा परिपत्र संख्या 20, दिनांक 16 जनवरी, 2026 के माध्यम से निम्नलिखित अवगत कराया गया है—

भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक ने विदेशी मुद्रा प्रबंधन अधिनियम, 1999 के अंतर्गत वस्तुओं एवं सेवाओं के निर्यात एवं आयात को विनियमित करने वाले विनियमों एवं निर्देशों की हितधारकों से परामर्श उपरांत व्यापक समीक्षा की है तथा विदेशी मुद्रा प्रबंधन (वस्तुओं एवं सेवाओं का निर्यात एवं आयात) विनियम, 2026 जारी किए हैं। इन विनियमों का उद्देश्य, विशेषकर लघु निर्यातकों एवं आयातकों के लिए व्यवसाय करने में सुगमता को बढ़ावा देना तथा अधिकृत डीलरों को अपने ग्राहकों को अधिक त्वरित एवं प्रभावी सेवाएँ प्रदान करने में सक्षम बनाना है।उक्त विनियम 01 अक्टूबर, 2026 से प्रभावी होंगे। तदनुसार, इन निर्देशों में निहित प्रावधान भी उक्त तिथि से प्रभावी माने जाएंगे।

01 अक्टूबर, 2026 से प्रभावी होते हुए, मास्टर निर्देश – वस्तुओं एवं सेवाओं का निर्यात तथा मास्टर निर्देश – वस्तुओं एवं सेवाओं का आयात, तथा उक्त आरबीआई परिपत्र संख्या 20 के परिशिष्ट में उल्लिखित परिपत्र, अधिलिखित माने जाएंगे।

सदस्यगण उपर्युक्त का कृपया संज्ञान लें।

सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक
चर्म निर्यात परिषद

RBI circular on export of goods and services January 2026

RBI regulations on export of goods and services 13.1.26

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Members of the Council

Sub : Extension of deadline for filing RODTEP annual return till 31.3.26 with composition fee of Rs.15,000/-

Dear Member

Kindly refer to our earlier circular dated 16^th October 2025 on the above subject.

The DGFT has now issued a Public Notice No. 46 dated 5.2.26 (copy enclosed) extending the deadline for filing of annual return for the year 2023-24 till 31.3.26, with a composition fee of Rs.15,000.

As already informed through circulars and through webinars, the following points may be noted.

As per DGFT Public Notice No.27 dated 23rd October 2024 (copy enclosed), exporters availing RODTEP benefit of more than Rs.1 crore a year are required to file annual return for the year 2023-24.

As per Trade Notice No. 27/2024-25 dated 29th January 2025 issued by DGFT read with FAQs (copy enclosed along with FAQs), the following clarifications have been provided.

·        If the total RoDTEP claim for a given IEC exceeds Rs. 1 crore in a financial year, filing the Annual RoDTEP Return (ARR) is mandatory. Conversely, if the total claims for a given IEC remain below Rs. 1 crore for the financial year, you need NOT file the ARR

·        Once you qualify under the rule above, and yet none of the individual 8-digit ITCHS codes crosses Rs. 50 lakh in RoDTEP claims, you may file the ARR only for the 8 digit code under which you claimed the highest amount.  For example, if your total RoDTEP claim in a year amounts to Rs. 1.2 crore— where the distribution is -ITC-HS1: Rs. 20 lakh, -ITC-HS2: Rs. 30 lakh, -ITC-HS3: Rs. 40 lakh, and -ITC-HS4: Rs. 30 lakh, you need to file an ARR only for ITC-HS3, since it represents the highest claim.

·        However, after qualifying under the Rs.1 cr rule, if any individual 8-digit ITC-HS code exceeds Rs. 50 lakh in RoDTEP, an ARR must be filed for each of those codes exceeding Rs.50 lakh.  For instance, if your total RoDTEP claim is Rs. 1.2 crore, where the distribution is -ITC-HS1 at Rs. 60 lakh, -ITC-HS2 at Rs. 51 lakh, -ITC-HS3 at Rs. 3 lakh, and -ITC-HS4 at Rs 6 lakh, you are required to file ARRs for ITC-HS1 and ITC-HS2, while you may ignore the remaining codes whose claims are below the Rs. 50 lakh threshold.

Members may kindly note the above.

With kind regards

R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

सं. सीएलई/मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/26
12 फरवरी 2026

परिषद के सदस्य,

विषय: रोड़टेप वार्षिक रिटर्न दाखिल करने की समय सीमा 31.3.26 तक बढ़ाने का अनुरोध, साथ ही 15,000/- रुपये का समझौता शुल्क।

प्रिय सदस्य

कृपया उपरोक्त विषय पर दिनांक 16 अक्टूबर 2025 को जारी हमारे पूर्ववर्ती परिपत्र का संदर्भ लें।

डीजीएफटी ने अब 5.2.26 को सार्वजनिक सूचना संख्या 46 जारी की है (प्रति संलग्न) जिसमें वर्ष 2023-24 के लिए वार्षिक रिटर्न दाखिल करने की समय सीमा 31.3.26 तक बढ़ा दी गई है, साथ ही 15,000 रुपये का समझौता शुल्क भी निर्धारित किया गया है।

परिपत्रों और वेबिनारों के माध्यम से पहले ही सूचित किए जाने के अनुसार, निम्नलिखित बिंदुओं पर ध्यान दिया जा सकता है।

डीजीएफटी की सार्वजनिक सूचना संख्या 27 दिनांक 23 अक्टूबर 2024 (प्रति संलग्न) के अनुसार, प्रति वर्ष 1 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक के रोड़टेप लाभ का लाभ उठाने वाले निर्यातकों को वर्ष 2023-24 के लिए वार्षिक रिटर्न दाखिल करना आवश्यक है।

डीजीएफटी द्वारा जारी व्यापार सूचना संख्या 27/2024-25 दिनांक 29 जनवरी 2025 और अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्नों (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्नों के साथ प्रति संलग्न) के अनुसार, निम्नलिखित स्पष्टीकरण प्रदान किए गए हैं।

· यदि किसी विशेष औद्योगिक निगम (आईइसी)  के लिए कुल रोड़टेप दावा एक वित्तीय वर्ष में 1 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक हो जाता है, तो वार्षिक रोड़टेप रिटर्न (एआरआर) दाखिल करना अनिवार्य है। इसके विपरीत, यदि किसी विशेष आईइसी के लिए कुल दावा वित्तीय वर्ष में 1 करोड़ रुपये से कम रहता है, तो आपको एआरआर दाखिल करने की आवश्यकता नहीं है।

· उपरोक्त नियम के अंतर्गत पात्र होने पर, यदि किसी भी 8-अंकीय आईटीसीएचएस कोड के तहत रोड़टेप दावों की राशि 50 लाख रुपये से अधिक नहीं है, तो आप केवल उसी 8-अंकीय कोड के लिए एआरआर दाखिल कर सकते हैं जिसके तहत आपने उच्चतम राशि का दावा किया है। उदाहरण के लिए, यदि किसी वर्ष में आपका कुल रोड़टेप दावा 1.2 करोड़ रुपये है— जहाँ वितरण इस प्रकार है: -आईटीसी-एचएस1: 20 लाख रुपये, -आईटीसी-एचएस2: 30 लाख रुपये, -आईटीसी-एचएस3: 40 लाख रुपये, और -आईटीसी-एचएस4: 30 लाख रुपये, तो आपको केवल आईटीसी-एचएस3 के लिए एआरआर दाखिल करना होगा, क्योंकि यह उच्चतम दावा है।

· हालांकि, 1 करोड़ रुपये के नियम के तहत पात्रता प्राप्त करने के बाद, यदि किसी भी 8-अंकीय आईटीसी-एचएस कोड का रोड़टेप में मूल्य 50 लाख रुपये से अधिक हो जाता है, तो 50 लाख रुपये से अधिक के प्रत्येक कोड के लिए एआरआर दाखिल करना अनिवार्य है। उदाहरण के लिए, यदि आपका कुल रोड़टेप दावा 1.2 करोड़ रुपये है, जिसमें वितरण -आईटीसी-एचएस1 के लिए 60 लाख रुपये, -आईटीसी-एचएस2 के लिए 51 लाख रुपये, -आईटीसी-एचएस3 के लिए 3 लाख रुपये और -आईटीसी-एचएस4 के लिए 6 लाख रुपये है, तो आपको आईटीसी-एचएस1 और आईटीसी-एचएस2 के लिए एआरआर दाखिल करना होगा, जबकि आप शेष उन कोडों को अनदेखा कर सकते हैं जिनके दावे 50 लाख रुपये की सीमा से कम हैं।

सदस्यगण कृपया उपरोक्त जानकारी पर ध्यान दें।

सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा. प्र. से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक
चर्म निर्यात परिषद

RODTEP Extension for filing ARR

RODTEP FAQ

RODTEP general note March 2025

RODTEP Trade Notice No.27 dated 29.01.2025

RODTEP annual return DGFT PN

RODTEP annual return filing extension till 31.3.26

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Members of the Council
 
Sub : Interest Subvention Scheme on rupee export credit – Amendments

Dear Member

Please refer to our earlier circular dated 12.1.26 on the above subject.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has now issued amendments in guidelines to the interest subvention scheme vide Trade Notice No. 22/2025-26 dated 16.2.26 (copy enclosed).

Members may kindly note the above.

With kind regards

R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

सं.सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/2025

12 फ़रवरी, 2026

परिषद के सदस्यगण

विषय : रुपये में निर्यात ऋण पर ब्याज सहायता योजना — संशोधन के संबंध में।

प्रिय सदस्य,

उपर्युक्त विषय के संदर्भ में हमारे दिनांक 12.01.2026 के पूर्व परिपत्र का कृपया संदर्भ लें।

विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय द्वारा अब व्यापार सूचना संख्या 22/2025-26 दिनांक 16.02.2026 (प्रति संलग्न) के माध्यम से ब्याज सहायता योजना के दिशा-निर्देशों में संशोधन जारी किया गया है।

सदस्यगण उपर्युक्त का कृपया संज्ञान लें।

सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक
चर्म निर्यात परिषद

No. CLE-HO/POL/CIRCULAR/2026
12^th January 2026

Members of the Council

Sub : Interest Subvention Scheme on rupee export credit

Dear Member,

Please find enclosed a Trade Notice No. 20/2025-26 dated 2.1.26 issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade on the above subject. The following are the highlights of the aforesaid Trade Notice.

–          The interest subvention enables interest rate reduction for exporters on Pre Shipment Rupee Export Credit and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit. The scheme is being operationalised through the Reserve Bank of India on a pilot basis.

–          The scheme is applicable to MSME manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters (holding a valid active Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) (not suspended, cancelled or in the Denied Entity List (DEL)) and a valid MSME Udyam Registration Number) for the notified positive list of HSN six-digit tariff lines, which include HS codes under Chapter 41 (Leathers), Chapter 42 (leather products), tanned fur skins (430211, 430219, 430230), artificial fur and articles thereof (430400) and also footwear and components (Chapter 64).

–          The rate of interest subvention @ 2.75 % per annum will be available on Pre Shipment Rupee Export Credit and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit.

–          An MSME exporter may receive a maximum subvention benefit of Rs 50 lakh per financial year.

–          Support limited to export credit extended by lending institutions in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India’s Master Directions on Pre- and Post-Shipment Export Credit;

The aforesaid Trade Notice also contains detailed guidelines on the scheme. Comments on these guidelines can be submitted to Government within 30 days of date of issue of the said Trade Notice by email to epm-dgft@gov.in

With kind regards
Yours sincerely

R. Selvam, IAS
Executive Director

सं.: सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/2026
12 जनवरी, 2026

परिषद के सदस्यगण

विषय : रुपये में निर्यात ऋण पर ब्याज सबवेंशन योजना

प्रिय सदस्य,

उपरोक्त विषय के संबंध में विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय द्वारा जारी व्यापार सूचना सं. 20/2025-26 दिनांक 02.01.2026 संलग्न की जा रही है। उपर्युक्त व्यापार सूचना के प्रमुख बिंदु निम्नलिखित हैं:

– ब्याज सबवेंशन योजना के अंतर्गत निर्यातकों को प्री-शिपमेंट रुपये निर्यात ऋण तथा पोस्ट-शिपमेंट रुपये निर्यात ऋण पर ब्याज दर में कमी का लाभ प्रदान किया जाता है। यह योजना भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक के माध्यम से पायलट आधार पर क्रियान्वित की जा रही है।

– यह योजना एमएसएमई विनिर्माता निर्यातकों एवं व्यापारी निर्यातकों पर लागू होगी, जिनके पास वैध एवं सक्रिय आयात–निर्यात कोड  हो (जो न तो निलंबित हो, न रद्द किया गया हो और न ही निषिद्ध इकाई सूची में शामिल हो) तथा वैध एमएसएमई उद्यम पंजीकरण संख्या हो। यह योजना अधिसूचित सकारात्मक सूची में शामिल एचएसएन छह-अंकीय टैरिफ लाइनों पर लागू होगी, जिनमें अध्याय 41 (चर्म), अध्याय 42 (चर्म उत्पाद), टैन की गई फर त्वचा (430211, 430219, 430230), कृत्रिम फर एवं उससे बने उत्पाद (430400) तथा पादुका एवं उसके घटक (अध्याय 64) के अंतर्गत आने वाले एचएस कोड शामिल हैं।

– प्री-शिपमेंट रुपये निर्यात ऋण तथा पोस्ट-शिपमेंट रुपये निर्यात ऋण पर 2.75% प्रतिवर्ष की दर से ब्याज सबवेंशन उपलब्ध होगा।

– एक एमएसएमई निर्यातक को प्रत्येक वित्तीय वर्ष में अधिकतम ₹50 लाख तक का सबवेंशन लाभ प्राप्त हो सकता है।
– सहायता केवल उन निर्यात ऋणों तक सीमित होगी, जो ऋण देने वाली संस्थाओं द्वारा भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक की प्री-शिपमेंट और पोस्ट-शिपमेंट निर्यात ऋण संबंधी मास्टर निदेशों के अनुसार प्रदान किए गए हों।
उपर्युक्त व्यापार सूचना (Trade Notice) में योजना से संबंधित विस्तृत दिशा-निर्देश भी शामिल हैं। इन दिशा-निर्देशों पर टिप्पणियाँ, उक्त व्यापार सूचना की जारी होने की तिथि से 30 दिनों के भीतर, ई-मेल के माध्यम से epm-dgft@gov.in पर भारत सरकार को प्रस्तुत की जा सकती हैं।

सादर,
भवदीय,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से
कार्यकारी निदेशक

Interest Subvention 2026 Trade Notice

interest subvention RBI circular January 2026

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Members of the Council

Sub : Additional reciprocal tariff of USA

Dear Member

Kindly refer to our earlier circular dated 1^st August 2025 informing about levy of 25% reciprocal tariff (in addition to normal MFN duty) for Indian goods exported to USA (including leather, leather products and footwear) with effect from 7^th August 2025.

The President of the United States has now issued another Order dated 6^th August 2025 (copy enclosed) levying additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, which will also apply to leather, leather products and footwear exported from India to USA. The said Executive Order states the said additional duty of 25% will come into force after 21 days from the date of issue or the order and will also not apply to goods which are in loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit prior to entry into the United States before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time. The text of the said order pertaining to date of effect of the additional tariff is reproduced below

Accordingly, and as consistent with applicable law, articles of India imported into the customs territory of the United States shall be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 percent.  Subject to section 3 of this order, this rate of duty shall be effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 21 days after the date of this order, except for goods that (1) were loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit prior to entry into the United States before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 21 days after the date of this order; and (2) are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 17, 2025.
 
With regard to the reciprocal tariff of USA, a leather and footwear industry delegation met Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Commerce and Industry Minister on 4^th August 2025 and sought additional support measures for the industry.

Members may kindly note the above.

Thanks and regards

R. Selvam
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

USA additional tariffs 6.8.25

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Sub : USA reciprocal tariff

Dear Member,

Kindly find enclosed the US Presidential Order on the levy of reciprocal tariff on certain countries including India w.e.f. 7th August 2025. As per this order, Indian goods (including leather, leather products and footwear) are subject to additional 25% tariff. This will be in addition to the normal (MFN) duties (attached herewith) .

The said Presidential Order also states the following.

These modifications shall be effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 7 days after the date of this order, except that goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 7 days after the date of this order, and entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025, shall not be subject to such additional duty and shall instead remain subject to the additional ad valorem duties previously imposed in Executive Order 14257, as amended. 

CLE has already taken-up requests with the Government on the support measures required to the leather and footwear sector, in the wake of the said reciprocal tariff.

Members may note the above.

With kind regards

R. Selvam, I.A.S
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

USA Chapter 41 7.4.25

USA Chapter 42 7.4.25

USA Chapter 43 7.4.25

USA Chapter 64 7.4.25

US reciprocal tariff – August 2025

Annex 2 – Reciprocal Tariff

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Reduction of reciprocal tariff of USA from 50% to 18% for India

USA Reciprocal Tariff

Additional reciprocal tariff of USA

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Members of the Council

Sub : Reduction of reciprocal tariff of USA from 50% to 18% for India
 
Dear Member

You are aware that USA has levied a reciprocal tariff of 50% on goods exported from India (25% reciprocal tariff and 25% additional reciprocal tariff citing Russian oil imports). Subsequently, India and USA launched the trade deal negotiations.

Accordingly, India and USA have issued a joint statement (copies enclosed) wherein it is stated that USA will reduce the reciprocal tariff for India from 50% to 18%. The date of effect of this reduction is yet to be notified.

This 18% reciprocal duty for India is in addition to normal MFN duties applicable in USA.

Meanwhile, the Hon’ble President of USA has also issued an Executive Order dated 6.2.25 (copy enclosed) on removal of additional 25% reciprocal tariff for India for Russian oil imports, stating the following

Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption,or withdrawn from the warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on February 7, 2026, products of India imported into the United States shall no longer be subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 percent imposed pursuant to Executive Order 14329. Accordingly, effective 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on February 7, 2026, headings 9903.01.84 through 9903.01.89 and subdivision (z) of U.S. Note 2 to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are hereby terminated
 
Members may note the above.

Thanks and regards

R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director
Council for Leather Exports

सं. : सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/निति/परिपत्र/26
9 फरवरी 2026

परिषद के सदस्य

विषय : भारत के लिए संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका द्वारा प्रतिलोमी शुल्क को 50% से घटाकर 18% किया जाना
 

प्रिय सदस्य,

आपको विदित है कि संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका ने भारत से निर्यातित वस्तुओं पर 50% प्रतिलोमी शुल्क (25% प्रतिलोमी शुल्क तथा 25% अतिरिक्त प्रतिलोमी शुल्क, रूसी तेल आयात का हवाला देते हुए) लगाया था। इसके पश्चात भारत एवं संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के मध्य व्यापार समझौते पर वार्ता प्रारंभ की गई।

तदनुसार, भारत और संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका द्वारा एक संयुक्त वक्तव्य (प्रतिलिपि संलग्न) जारी किया गया है, जिसमें यह उल्लेख किया गया है कि संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका भारत के लिए प्रतिलोमी शुल्क को 50% से घटाकर 18% कर देगा। इस कटौती की प्रभावी तिथि अभी अधिसूचित की जानी शेष है।

यह 18% प्रतिलोमी शुल्क, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में लागू सामान्य एमएफएन (MFN) शुल्क के अतिरिक्त होगा।

इस बीच, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के माननीय राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दिनांक 06.02.2025 को एक कार्यकारी आदेश (प्रतिलिपि संलग्न) भी जारी किया गया है, जिसके अंतर्गत रूस से तेल आयात के संदर्भ में भारत पर लगाए गए अतिरिक्त 25% प्रतिलोमी शुल्क को समाप्त किए जाने का प्रावधान किया गया है। आदेश में निम्नलिखित उल्लेख किया गया है—

7 फरवरी 2026 को प्रातः 12:01 बजे (ईस्टर्न स्टैण्डर्ड टाइम) या उसके पश्चात उपभोग हेतु प्रविष्ट अथवा गोदाम से उपभोग हेतु निकाली गई वस्तुओं के संबंध में, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में आयातित भारत के उत्पादों पर कार्यकारी आदेश 14329 के तहत लगाए गए 25% अतिरिक्त एड-वैलोरम शुल्क को अब लागू नहीं किया जाएगा। तदनुसार, 7 फरवरी 2026 को प्रातः 12:01 बजे (ईस्टर्न स्टैण्डर्ड टाइम) से संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के हार्मोनाइज़्ड टैरिफ शेड्यूल के अध्याय 99 के उप-अध्याय III के अंतर्गत शीर्षक 9903.01.84 से 9903.01.89 तथा यू.एस. नोट 2 की उपधारा (z) को समाप्त किया जाता है।

सदस्यों से अनुरोध है कि वे उपर्युक्त का संज्ञान लें।

सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा. प्र. से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक
चर्म निर्यात परिषद

USA reciprocal tariff reduction for India

USA Russia trade duty modification

USA reciprocal tariff joint statement – India

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Jan. 30, 2026

Members of the Council

Sub : India European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Dear Member

As you are aware, India and EU concluded their FTA negotiations on January 27, 2026. A Press Release and Fact Sheet issued by the Government on the FTA are enclosed herewith.

As per the aforesaid Fact Sheet, under the FTA, 70.4% tariff lines covering 90.7% of India’s exports will have immediate duty elimination for important labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, leather and footwear, tea, coffee, spices, sports goods, toys, gems and jewellery and certain marine products, amongst others.

The detailed tariff schedules are yet to be notified. As mentioned in the enclosed FAQ, the agreement will come into force on first day of the second month following the date on which India and the EU exchange written notifications confirming completion of their respective internal legal procedures, or on any other date mutually agreed by the Parties. Till then, members can avail the existing GSP benefits. A statement showing normal (MFN) and GSP rates is enclosed herewith, for reference of members.

EU is the largest importer of leather, leather products and footwear, with an import value of USD 101.63 billion in 2024, accounting for a huge share of 37.22%, in the global import of USD 273.06 billion.

Source : ITC, Geneva

European Union has been the traditional major market for Indian Footwear and Leather Industry, accounting for a share of about 43% in exports from the sector.

During 2024, India’s export of India’s export of leather, leather products and footwear to EU was USD 2.37 billion having a market share of 2.33% in EU. Hence, there is a huge potential to substantially increase our exports to EU.

The India EU FTA with 0% for footwear and leather sector will open-up new opportunities and will help in achieving the envisaged export target of USD 14 billion by 2030.

This FTA will enhance the India – EU co-operation in footwear and Leather sector, not only in the area of sourcing but also in the area of investments.

Members may kindly note the above.

Thanks and regards

R. Selvam
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

Press Release
EU Import Duty for Footwear and Leather Sector
Fact Sheet
FAQ

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Members of the Council

Sub : Interest Subvention Scheme on rupee export credit

Dear Member,

Please find enclosed a Trade Notice No. 20/2025-26 dated 2.1.26 issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade on the above subject. The following are the highlights of the aforesaid Trade Notice.

–          The interest subvention enables interest rate reduction for exporters on Pre Shipment Rupee Export Credit and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit. The scheme is being operationalised through the Reserve Bank of India on a pilot basis.

–          The scheme is applicable to MSME manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters (holding a valid active Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) (not suspended, cancelled or in the Denied Entity List (DEL)) and a valid MSME Udyam Registration Number) for the notified positive list of HSN six-digit tariff lines, which include HS codes under Chapter 41 (Leathers), Chapter 42 (leather products), tanned fur skins (430211, 430219, 430230), artificial fur and articles thereof (430400) and also footwear and components (Chapter 64).

–          The rate of interest subvention @ 2.75 % per annum will be available on Pre Shipment Rupee Export Credit and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit.

–          An MSME exporter may receive a maximum subvention benefit of Rs 50 lakh per financial year.

–          Support limited to export credit extended by lending institutions in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India’s Master Directions on Pre- and Post-Shipment Export Credit;

The aforesaid Trade Notice also contains detailed guidelines on the scheme. Comments on these guidelines can be submitted to Government within 30 days of date of issue of the said Trade Notice by email to epm-dgft@gov.in

With kind regards
Yours sincerely

R. Selvam, IAS
Executive Director

सं.: सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/2026
12 जनवरी, 2026

परिषद के सदस्यगण

विषय : रुपये में निर्यात ऋण पर ब्याज सबवेंशन योजना

प्रिय सदस्य,

उपरोक्त विषय के संबंध में विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय द्वारा जारी व्यापार सूचना सं. 20/2025-26 दिनांक 02.01.2026 संलग्न की जा रही है। उपर्युक्त व्यापार सूचना के प्रमुख बिंदु निम्नलिखित हैं:

– ब्याज सबवेंशन योजना के अंतर्गत निर्यातकों को प्री-शिपमेंट रुपये निर्यात ऋण तथा पोस्ट-शिपमेंट रुपये निर्यात ऋण पर ब्याज दर में कमी का लाभ प्रदान किया जाता है। यह योजना भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक के माध्यम से पायलट आधार पर क्रियान्वित की जा रही है।

– यह योजना एमएसएमई विनिर्माता निर्यातकों एवं व्यापारी निर्यातकों पर लागू होगी, जिनके पास वैध एवं सक्रिय आयात–निर्यात कोड  हो (जो न तो निलंबित हो, न रद्द किया गया हो और न ही निषिद्ध इकाई सूची में शामिल हो) तथा वैध एमएसएमई उद्यम पंजीकरण संख्या हो। यह योजना अधिसूचित सकारात्मक सूची में शामिल एचएसएन छह-अंकीय टैरिफ लाइनों पर लागू होगी, जिनमें अध्याय 41 (चर्म), अध्याय 42 (चर्म उत्पाद), टैन की गई फर त्वचा (430211, 430219, 430230), कृत्रिम फर एवं उससे बने उत्पाद (430400) तथा पादुका एवं उसके घटक (अध्याय 64) के अंतर्गत आने वाले एचएस कोड शामिल हैं।

– प्री-शिपमेंट रुपये निर्यात ऋण तथा पोस्ट-शिपमेंट रुपये निर्यात ऋण पर 2.75% प्रतिवर्ष की दर से ब्याज सबवेंशन उपलब्ध होगा।

– एक एमएसएमई निर्यातक को प्रत्येक वित्तीय वर्ष में अधिकतम ₹50 लाख तक का सबवेंशन लाभ प्राप्त हो सकता है।
– सहायता केवल उन निर्यात ऋणों तक सीमित होगी, जो ऋण देने वाली संस्थाओं द्वारा भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक की प्री-शिपमेंट और पोस्ट-शिपमेंट निर्यात ऋण संबंधी मास्टर निदेशों के अनुसार प्रदान किए गए हों।
उपर्युक्त व्यापार सूचना (Trade Notice) में योजना से संबंधित विस्तृत दिशा-निर्देश भी शामिल हैं। इन दिशा-निर्देशों पर टिप्पणियाँ, उक्त व्यापार सूचना की जारी होने की तिथि से 30 दिनों के भीतर, ई-मेल के माध्यम से epm-dgft@gov.in पर भारत सरकार को प्रस्तुत की जा सकती हैं।

सादर,
भवदीय,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से
कार्यकारी निदेशक

Interest Subvention 2026 Trade Notice

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Members of the Council

Sub : Collateral support for export credit

Dear Member,

Please find enclosed a Trade Notice No. 21/2025-26 dated 2.1.26 issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade on the above subject. The following are the highlights of the aforesaid Trade Notice.

–          The objective is to facilitate access to formal credit for MSME exporters, especially those lacking sufficient collateral, by providing credit guarantee support

–          All MSME manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters holding a valid active Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) and a valid MSME Udyam Registration Number shall be eligible to receive collateral support for export credit.
–          As far as footwear and leather sector is concerned, the scheme is applicable for the notified positive list of HSN six-digit tariff lines, which include HS codes under Chapter 41 (Leathers), Chapter 42 (leather products), tanned fur skins (430211, 430219, 430230), artificial fur and articles thereof (430400) and also footwear and components (Chapter 64).

–          Export credit extended by lending institutions in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Master Directions on Pre- and Post-Shipment Export Credit shall qualify for support under this component.

–          The intervention is being operationalised through the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) on a pilot basis.
–          Salient features for exporters include:

1. Credit guarantee coverage of up to 85% for Micro and Small exporters and 65% for Medium exporters, subject to notified ceilings;
   Maximum guarantee limit of ₹10 crore per exporter for FY 2025–26;
         Coverage limited to export-linked working capital credit;

The aforesaid Trade Notice also contains detailed guidelines on the scheme. Comments on these guidelines can be submitted to Government within 30 days of date of issue of the said Trade Notice by email to epm-dgft@gov.in

The list of eligible Member Lending Institutions through which exporters may avail the collateral guarantee support is provided at Annexure-III of the aforesaid Trade Notice

With kind regards

Yours sincerely

Selvam
Executive Director

क्रमांक सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/नीति/परिपत्र/2026
12 जनवरी 2026

परिषद के सदस्य

विषय : निर्यात ऋण के लिए संपार्श्विक सहायता

प्रिय सदस्य,

कृपया ऊपर दिए गए विषय पर डायरेक्टरेट जनरल ऑफ फॉरेन ट्रेड द्वारा जारी किया गया व्यापार सूचना संख्या 21/2025-26, जिसकी तारीख 2.1.26 है, संलग्न देखें। उपरोक्त व्यापार सूचना की मुख्य बातें इस प्रकार हैं।

– इसका उद्देश्य एमएसएमई निर्यातकों, विशेषकर उन निर्यातकों को जिनके पास पर्याप्त जमानत उपलब्ध नहीं है, औपचारिक ऋण तक पहुँच को सुगम बनाने हेतु ऋण गारंटी सहायता प्रदान करना है।

– वैध एवं सक्रिय आयात–निर्यात कोड तथा वैध एमएसएमई उद्यम पंजीकरण संख्या रखने वाले सभी एमएसएमई विनिर्माता निर्यातक एवं व्यापारी निर्यातक, निर्यात ऋण हेतु जमानत सहायता प्राप्त करने के पात्र होंगे।

– जहाँ तक पादुका एवं चर्म क्षेत्र का संबंध है, यह योजना अधिसूचित सकारात्मक सूची में शामिल एचएसएन छह-अंकीय टैरिफ लाइनों पर लागू होगी। इसमें अध्याय 41 (चर्म), अध्याय 42 (चर्म उत्पाद), टैन की गई फर त्वचा (430211, 430219, 430230), कृत्रिम फर एवं उससे बने उत्पाद (430400) तथा पादुका और उसके घटक (अध्याय 64) के अंतर्गत आने वाले एचएस कोड शामिल हैं।

– भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक की शिपमेंट से पूर्व एवं शिपमेंट के बाद निर्यात ऋण संबंधी मास्टर निदेशों के अनुरूप ऋण देने वाली संस्थाओं द्वारा प्रदान किया गया निर्यात ऋण, इस घटक के अंतर्गत सहायता हेतु पात्र होगा।

–          इस हस्तक्षेप को सूक्ष्म एवं लघु उद्यमों हेतु क्रेडिट गारंटी फंड ट्रस्ट के माध्यम से पायलट आधार पर क्रियान्वित किया जा रहा है।

निर्यातकों के लिए प्रमुख विशेषताएँ इस प्रकार हैं:

1. सूक्ष्म एवं लघु निर्यातकों के लिए अधिकतम 85% तक तथा मध्यम निर्यातकों के लिए 65% तक की ऋण गारंटी कवरेज, अधिसूचित सीमाओं के अधीन;
2. वित्तीय वर्ष 2025–26 के लिए प्रति निर्यातक अधिकतम ₹10 करोड़ की गारंटी सीमा;
3. कवरेज केवल निर्यात से संबंधित कार्यशील पूंजी ऋण तक सीमित।

उपर्युक्त व्यापार सूचना में योजना से संबंधित विस्तृत दिशा-निर्देश भी शामिल हैं। इन दिशा-निर्देशों पर टिप्पणियाँ, उक्त व्यापार सूचना की जारी होने की तिथि से 30 दिनों के भीतर, ई-मेल के माध्यम से epm-dgft@gov.in पर भारत सरकार को प्रस्तुत की जा सकती हैं।

वे पात्र सदस्य ऋणदाता संस्थान जिनके माध्यम से निर्यातक जमानत गारंटी सहायता का लाभ उठा सकते हैं, उनकी सूची उपर्युक्त व्यापार सूचना के परिशिष्ट-III में दी गई है।

सादर

भवदीय

आर. सेल्वम
कार्यकारी निदेशक

Collateral Support Trade Notice

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To: Members of the Council (Southern Region)
 
Dear Sir(s)/Madam,

Sub:  SAMVAD on GST 2.0 with Taxpayers and Trade Associations in the South Zone – Directorate General of GST, Southern Zonal Office, seeks inputs from the industry

We wish to inform that the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax (DGGST) is undertaking studies on various GST-related issues with the aim of addressing identified gaps and enhancing the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) through a transparent and taxpayer-friendly GST administration. The Directorate General of GST, Southern Zonal Unit, Chennai, proposes to conduct a SAMVAD (Dialogue) with taxpayers /stakeholders in connection with GST administration and procedural issues on GST 2.0. The objectives of the SAMVAD will be to strengthen trust between taxpayers and the administration, improve the GST system, promote EoDB through a transparent and responsive GST framework, identify sector-specific GST issues on the policy front & analyse issues relevant to GST 2.0 and provide solutions. The SAMVAD will be held via video conference with stakeholders from the States/UTs of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Puducherry.

In this background, Directorate General of GST, Southern Zonal Office is seeking inputs/views/issues from leather and footwear industry on the following points:

1.   Issues related to GST administration
2.   Systematic and procedural bottlenecks faced
3.   Areas where enhanced accountability and transparency are needed in the GST process
4.   Practical solutions and policy interventions required
5.   Suggestions to strengthen the partnership between tax administration and trade/industry bodies
6.   Any other relevant issues that align with the objectives mentioned above
 
To facilitate easy submission of inputs by the industry, an Electronic Form has been created by the DGGST and the link to the electronic form is given below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV8HgKZ3VpryKB-fmARiRJW6oTxxW6ar2yBfWr70DFW9_0Ww/viewform?usp=dialog

The Directorate General of GST has requested the CLE to disseminate the above information to members and seek them to provide their inputs in the Electronic Form.                               

The CLE therefore would request the members to kindly provide your inputs for the SAMVAD which is an important platform to share concerns and insights related to GST 2.0. Kindly provide inputs online, primarily focused on policy-related aspects, EoDB and compliance-related issues. While sharing the inputs, details of the specific aspects involved, along with supporting documents wherever possible, may also be provided to Directorate General of GST, which will facilitate proper examination of the issues.

The deadline for providing inputs in the Electronic Form is on or before 15th January 2026 (Thursday).
 
For any further clarification, you may contact Directorate General of GST, Chennai office at Phone: 044-29862216 or via E-mail at dggst-szu@gov.in.

With warm regards,

 
R. SELVAM, IAS
Executive Director

Council for Leather Exports
(Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce & Industry,
  Government of India)
Head Office: No.1, Sivaganga Road, 
Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034
Tel: +91 44 48684380-84 (5 Lines)
www.leatherindia.org

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(Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India)

PRESS RELEASE

Shri Ramesh Kumar Juneja takes over as

Chairman, Council for Leather Exports (CLE)

Shri Ramesh Kumar Juneja, Vice – Chairman, Council for Leather Exports (CLE) took charge as Chairman of CLE in the 184^th meeting of Committee of Administration of CLE held in Chennai on 6.1.26 through Hybrid mode. CLE is an Export Promotion Council, Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Mr. Juneja is a visionary entrepreneur and business strategist, renowned for founding companies that have excelled in their fields. With a keen eye for opportunity and a relentless drive for excellence, Mr. Ramesh Juneja has established a portfolio of successful businesses and has been instrumental in fostering growth and innovation in each venture.

The companies promoted by him spans a wide spectrum of industries in various fields namely Leather (JC Group), Leather Accessories, Chemicals (Indotan Chemicals) and Real Estate (Juneja Infrastructure).

His association with the Leather Industry spans over four decades. As the founder of JC Group, Mr. Ramesh Juneja revolutionized the industry by tying up with retailers to become a nominated tanner of finished leather for them in the 1980s. Under his leadership, the company has seen exponential growth and has become a leading name in the finished leather manufacturing. Overtime, the group, forward integrated into manufacturing products, accessories and shoes for retailers across the world.

Mr. Juneja has been a board member in CLE for over 15 years and is serving as the Regional Chairman of the Eastern Region since 2014. He is the Vice Chairman of Council for Leather exports since April 2024. Mr. Ramesh Juneja has contributed his specific skills and knowledge, helping to steer the organization and industry towards achieving its highest exports in leather goods and safety wear during his tenure.

Mr. Juneja is also serving as Vice-Chairman of Indo – Italian Chamber of Commerce and has been instrumental in ensuring significant investments in collaboration between Italy and India across sectors like Railways, Infrastructure, food and leather.

Having been a Founding Committee member of Calcutta Leather Complex Tanners’ Association and its President for over a decade, he has liaisoned with the State Government to empower tannery owners to run the complex. Under his leadership, he was able to convince the Government of West Bengal to invest Rs 800 crores for the up gradation of the Common effluent treatment plant and other infrastructures at the Calcutta Leather Complex.

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Jan. 8, 2026

Members of the Council

Sub : Hotel empanelment details for India International Leather Fair 2026

Dear Member,

Kindly refer to our earlier email on the above subject, wherein we had circulated concessional room rates of Accord Hotels for visitors coming to India International Leather Fair 2026. 

In addition to Accord Hotels, Hotel Hyatt Regency, Chennai has also given rates for hotel booking (details enclosed).

We would request members to approach the hotels directly for booking.

With kind regards
Yours sincerely

R. Selvam
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS.

No. CLE-HO/ADMN/IILF/25

December 19, 2025

Members of the Council

Sub : Hotel empanelment details for India International Leather Fair 2026

Dear Member,

We would like to inform you that the 39^th edition of India International Leather Fair is scheduled to be held at Chennai Trade Centre from February 1- 3, 2026. As the fair will have stalls in the newly constructed Convention Centre also, besides the old halls and in the last year, CLE will be organizing the Designers Fair (9^th edition) at Chennai Trade Centre during February 01-03, 2026.

To enable Hotel Booking by Members travelling to Chennai for attending IILF 2026 and related events, we have obtained concessional room rates. Details is enclosed. 

We would request members to approach the hotel directly for booking.

With kind regards
Yours sincerely

R. Selvam
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS.

TARIFF DETAILS

ACCORD CHROME CHENNAI-BROCHURE

ACCORD METROPOLITAN CHENNAI BROCHURE

Hyatt Regency – 2026

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Members of the Council

Sub : India – New Zealand FTA – 100% tariff elimination for leather, leather products and footwear

Dear Member

Please find enclosed a Press Release issued today by Ministry of Commerce and Industry (copy enclosed) informing that India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive, balanced and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

This FTA will result in Elimination of tariffs on 100% of tariff lines of New Zealand, thereby providing duty-free access for all Indian exports, including leathers (Chapter 41), leather products (Chapter 42) and Footwear and Footwear Components (Chapter 64). This market access enhances the competitiveness of India’s labour-intensive sectors including leather and footwear.

Members may kindly note the above.

Thanks and regards

R. Selvam
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

India – New Zealand FTA

India New Zealand FTA Hindi

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Members of the Council

Sub : Circular No. 29/2025-Customs dated 21.11.2025 on “Launch of SWIFT 2.0 and onboarding of AQCS on SWIFT 2.0 as Single Touch Point for Trade for NOC Processing – Reg.

Dear Member,

Kindly find enclosed Customs Circular No. 29/2025 informing about onboarding of Three Government Departments including Animal Quarantine & Certification Services (AQCS) in the SWIFT 2.0 ICEGATE Portal of Customs, with effect from 1.12.2025

On-boarding of AQCS in ICEGATE facilitates online filing of applications as well as online issuance of certificates / NOCs for import of raw hides & skins, raw fur skins etc., through the portal itself.

Members may kindly note of the above.

With kind regards,

R. Selvam, IAS
Executive Director

क्रमांक: सीएलई /मुख्य कार्यालय /पीओएल /2025
दिनांक: 17.12.2025

परिषद के सदस्य,

विषय: परिपत्र संख्या 29/2025-सीमा शुल्क दिनांक 21.11.2025 “एसडब्ल्यूआईएफटी 2.0 का शुभारंभ और एनओसी प्रसंस्करण के लिए व्यापार हेतु एकल संपर्क बिंदु के रूप में एसडब्ल्यूआईएफटी 2.0 पर एक्यूसीएस का ऑनबोर्डिंग – के संबंध में।

प्रिय सदस्यगण,

कृपया संलग्न सीमा शुल्क परिपत्र संख्या 29/2025 देखें, जिसमें पशु संगरोध एवं प्रमाणन सेवा (एक्यूसीएस) सहित तीन सरकारी विभागों को सीमा शुल्क के एसडब्ल्यूआईएफटी 2.0 आयसीईजीएटीई (ICEGATE) पोर्टल में 1.12.2025 से शामिल किए जाने की सूचना दी गई है।

आयसीईजीएटीई (ICEGATE) में एक्यूसीएस (AQCS) को शामिल करने से पोर्टल के माध्यम से ही कच्चे चमड़े और खाल, कच्चे फर की खाल आदि के आयात के लिए आवेदन ऑनलाइन दाखिल करने के साथ-साथ प्रमाण पत्र/एनओसी ऑनलाइन जारी करने की सुविधा मिलती है।

सदस्यगण कृपया उपरोक्त बातों पर ध्यान दें।

सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक
चर्म निर्यात परिषद्

Customs Circular No. 29

Circular-No-29 hindi-2025

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To: Members of CLE

Dear Sir(s),

Sub: Database of Logistics service providers in India – Booklet compiled by CLE for reference purposes – reg.
 
We are pleased to inform that the CLE has undertaken an exercise to compile data of few logistic service providers in the country and provide the database to the members of the CLE as a value addition of service. This initiative aims to guide the industry in identifying reliable and efficient logistics partners for export and import related activities including freight forwarding, shipping lines, customs clearances, warehousing, transportation, and other allied services.

The CLE has compiled data of few logistic service providers by researching on their websites. Based on the details gathered therein, the CLE has brought out a Booklet on the Database of Logistic Service Providers in India, listing out the names of few companies and their addresses (contact details email, phone numbers, website details etc.). The Booklet is enclosed herewith for perusal and reference.
 
We invite your specific attention to the 3^rd Page of the Booklet, in which ‘disclaimer’ has been mentioned and we request the members to kindly go through the disclaimer points and undertake due diligence accordingly while dealing with the service providers.

This Booklet is also hosted in the CLE website www.leatherindia.org under home page for general information of members.
With warm regards,

SELVAM, IAS

Executive Director
चमड़ा निर्यात परिषद
Council for Leather Exports
(वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार द्वारा प्रवर्तित) (Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India) प्रधान कार्यालय Head Office: नंबर 1, शिवगंगा रोड No.1, Sivaganga Road, नुंगमबक्कम Nungambakkam चेन्नई Chennai 600034 टेलीफोन Phone: +91 44 4868 4380-84 (5 लाइनें Lines) वेबसाइट Website: www.leatherindia.org

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सं. :सीएलई-मुख्य कार्यालय/पीटीएलएम/लॉजिस्टिक्स /2025-26

3 दिसंबर 2025

प्रति: सीएलई के सदस्यगण

प्रिय महोदय/महोदया,

विषय: भारत में लॉजिस्टिक्स सेवा प्रदाताओं का डेटाबेस – संदर्भ उद्देश्यों के लिए सीएलई द्वारा संकलित पुस्तिका – के संबंध में।
 
हमें यह बताते हुए खुशी हो रही है कि सीएलई ने देश में कुछ लॉजिस्टिक सर्विस प्रोवाइडर्स का डेटा इकट्ठा करने का काम शुरू किया है और सर्विस में वैल्यू एडिशन के तौर पर यह डेटाबेस सीएलई के सदस्यों को दिया जाएगा। इस पहल का मकसद इंडस्ट्री को एक्सपोर्ट और इंपोर्ट से जुड़ी एक्टिविटीज़ के लिए भरोसेमंद और कुशल लॉजिस्टिक्स पार्टनर पहचानने में मदद करना है, जिसमें फ्रेट फॉरवर्डिंग, शिपिंग लाइन, कस्टम क्लीयरेंस, वेयरहाउसिंग, ट्रांसपोर्टेशन और दूसरी संबंधित सेवाएं शामिल हैं।

सीएलई ने उनकी वेबसाइट्स पर रिसर्च करके कुछ लॉजिस्टिक सर्विस प्रोवाइडर्स का डेटा इकट्ठा किया है। इसमें इकट्ठा की गई जानकारी के आधार पर, सीएलई ने भारत में लॉजिस्टिक सर्विस प्रोवाइडर्स के डेटाबेस पर एक बुकलेट जारी की है, जिसमें कुछ कंपनियों के नाम और उनके पते (संपर्क विवरण, ईमेल, फ़ोन नंबर, वेबसाइट विवरण आदि) दिए गए हैं। यह बुकलेट देखने और संदर्भ के लिए इसके साथ भेजी जा रही है।
 
हम आपका ध्यान बुकलेट के 3 पेज की ओर दिलाना चाहते हैं, जिसमें ‘डिस्क्लेमर’ का ज़िक्र किया गया है और हम सदस्यों से अनुरोध करते हैं कि वे कृपया डिस्क्लेमर पॉइंट्स को ध्यान से पढ़ें और सर्विस प्रोवाइडर्स के साथ डील करते समय उसी के अनुसार पूरी सावधानी बरतें।

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सादर,

आर. सेल्वम, भा.प्र.से.
कार्यकारी निदेशक चमड़ा निर्यात परिषद Council for Leather Exports (वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार द्वारा प्रवर्तित) (Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India) प्रधान कार्यालय Head Office: नंबर 1, शिवगंगा रोड No.1, Sivaganga Road, नुंगमबक्कम Nungambakkam चेन्नई Chennai 600034 टेलीफोन Phone: +91 44 4868 4380-84 (5 लाइनें Lines) वेबसाइट Website: www.leatherindia.org

Booklet Logistics

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Members of the Council

Sub : Credit Guarantee Scheme for exporters

Dear Member

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved introduction of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) on 12^th November 2025, for providing 100%  credit guarantee coverage by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC)  to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for extending additional credit facilities upto Rs.20,000 crore to eligible exporters, including MSMEs.

The scheme would be available from the date of announcement of the Scheme till issue of guarantees for loans amounting to Rs.20,000 crore or 31.03.2026, whichever is earlier.

The highlights of the scheme are as follows.

(i)                 Quantum of Support, per borrower:

(a) Direct exporters: Upto 20 per cent of sanctioned export working capital limits (fund based and non-fund based).

(b) Indirect exporters: Upto 20 per cent of the sanctioned working capital limits (fund based and non-fund based)

(ii)               Maximum Loan Amount: ₹50 crore per borrower (in rupee currency only). Working capital limits (i.e. Export working capital limits for Direct exporters; Domestic working capital limits for indirect exporters) existing on September 30, 2025 to be considered for the calculation of proposed facility.

(iii)             For indirect exporters as defined under Para 4(d) above, in case the outstanding is lower than the sanctioned amount in the existing fund based working capital account, the lender shall first utilize such available balances before extending credit under the Scheme;

(iv)             No processing fee shall be charged for sanction of this facility

(v)               Guarantee Cover-100%

(vi)             Tenor of the Loan – 4 years fixed, including 1 year moratorium. The loan shall be repayable in equal monthly installments after the moratorium period;

(vii)           Interest rate on facility under the Scheme – 1% below interest rate on any existing working capital facility of MLI on date of issue of guidelines, capped at 10% p.a. (for Banks/FIs) and 14% p.a. (for NBFCs), subject to extant RBI guidelines

(viii)         If an MLI has sanctioned only foreign-currency working capital facilities to a borrower, it shall provide support under the Scheme at an interest rate that is 1% below the rate that would have been applicable for rupee export credit to the same borrower, as per the MLI’s pricing policy and the borrower’s credit rating (subject to the cap mentioned above).

(ix)             Lock in period for invocation of guarantee shall be 6 months from the date of commencement of guarantee cover; 4

(x)               Invocation of guarantee – The guarantee provided under this Scheme may be invoked by the MLI on the CGSE loan account turning into NPA, provided that the said loan account was covered under CGSE at the time of the account turning NPA. NCGTC shall pay 75% of the guaranteed amount within 30 days of lodgement of claim (subject to the claim being found otherwise in order); balance 25 per cent post conclusion of recovery proceedings or settlement under OTS or upon the legal case becoming time barred, whichever is earlier.

(xi)             One Time Settlement under the Scheme shall be permitted after 1 year of commencement of legal proceedings, but guarantee cover in such cases shall reduce to 90% of the amount in default; 6. Credit Facility not eligible under the Scheme The Guarantee Cover under the Scheme shall not be eligible for credit facility: (i) in respect of which risks are additionally covered under a scheme operated / administered by Reserve Bank of India or by the Central Government or by any general insurer or any other person or Association of Persons carrying on the business of insurance, guarantee or indemnity, to the extent they are so covered. (ii) which does not conform to, or is in any way inconsistent with the Scheme Guidelines or provisions of any law or any directives or instructions issued by the Central Government or the Reserve Bank of India which may, for the time being, be in force.

The scheme guidelines along with FAQs are enclosed.

For further details, kindly contact your bank.

With kind regards,

R. Selvam
Executive Director

CGSE Scheme

CGSE FAQs

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Members of the Council

Sub : Government announces implementation of Four Labour Codes with effect from 21^st November 2025

Dear Member

Kindly find enclosed a detailed Press Release dated 21.11.25 (copy enclosed) issued by Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India on the above subject. The said Press release contains detailed comparison of various changes made in the said Labour code as compared to earlier labour laws.

The said Press Release also stated that the rules, regulations, schemes etc., under the said Labour Codes will be drafted in consultation with public and stakeholders. During transition, the relevant provisions of the existing labour laws and their respective rules, regulations, notifications, standards, schemes etc., will continue to remain in force.

Government of India has also issued another Press Release dated 21.11.25 (copy enclosed) highlighting the major aspects of various labour codes.

Members may kindly note the above.

With kind regards

R. Selvam
Executive Director

Labour codes PIB

PIB Labour codes highlights

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Members of the Council
Sub : Online portal of ECGC (ECGC SMILE)

Dear Member

As you are kindly aware, ECGC offers a range of export insurance services. The details of such services can be accessed at the following website.

https://main.ecgc.in/english/

ECGC has launched the SMILE Online Customer Portal, which is a one-stop digital platform offering a comprehensive range of online services for exporters and bankers. Designed for speed, transparency, and ease of use, the portal enables users to manage export credit insurance requirements more efficiently than ever.

Key services available on the ECGC SMILE Portal:

• Apply for Export Credit Insurance Policies online
• Submit Credit Limit Applications
• File Shipment Declarations with ease
• Submit Grievances and monitor resolution progress
• Submit Claim Proposals and track their status
• Access and download Policy Documents and related records
• Track the status of applications and transactions in real time

The exporters can log-in and explore all the features and unlock the full potential of the ECGC SMILE Portal: https://www.ecgcltd.in/forgot-username

Exporters can also visit ECGC’s official YouTube channel (@ecgcltd7016) for video tutorials, feature walkthroughs, and user guides:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanpBDHz5Xc3OCwd5RQz9BQ

With kind regards

R. Selvam
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

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