Regulatory clearances for restricted commodities, dual-use high-technology goods, and mandatory advance import tracking systems on the DGFT unified portal.
Some goods can only be imported with a DGFT licence, and others need an online registration before they arrive. Missing either can hold up clearance. We check your product’s import policy and complete the licences and registrations in advance.
Under India's import policy, commodities are categorized as Free, Restricted, or Prohibited. Items marked as "Restricted" require a formal import licence issued by the DGFT Headquarters or Regional Authorities following inter-ministerial scrutiny.
Category 0: Nuclear materials, nuclear-related facilities, and equipment.
Category 1: Toxic chemical agents and precursors.
Category 2: Micro-organisms, biological materials, and toxics.
Category 3: Materials processing and propulsion equipment.
Category 4: Nuclear-related dual-use items and technology.
Category 5: Aerospace systems, propulsion, and navigation.
Category 6: Munitions list (defence items).
Category 7: Electronics, computers, and telecommunications.
Category 8: Special materials and marine equipment.
SCOMET covers dual-use items, software, and technology having both civil and military/weaponry applications. Because India is a signatory to international non-proliferation regimes (MTCR, Wassenaar Arrangement, Australia Group), SCOMET transactions are governed by stringent end-user monitoring.
Advance data registration frameworks mandated by line ministries. The unique registration number must be quoted in the ICEGATE Bill of Entry prior to customs examination.
