The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued Public Notice No. 35/2026-27 on 21 October 2026. Through this notice, DGFT amended the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) requirements for importing metallic waste and scrap under the Handbook of Procedures, 2023. The updated rules explain when importers can claim a PSIC exemption for metal scrap imports from designated countries and regions. Importers must meet the prescribed documentation requirements, use designated ports of entry, complete mandatory safety checks and follow the specified shipping routes. Businesses should review these conditions before shipping to ensure compliance with DGFT regulations.
Key Conditions for Exemption
Importers must ensure that:
- A certificate from the supplier or scrap yard authority confirms that the consignment contains no radioactive materials or explosives.
- The shipment enters India through one of the 11 designated sea ports specified in the notice.
- Mandatory radiation and explosive checks are completed.
- Trans-shipment through the designated countries/regions does not qualify for the exemption.
- For eligible consignments cleared through an Inland Container Depot (ICD), prescribed conditions must be met and proof of compliance provided.
What Should Importers Do?
Before shipping, importers should verify the country of origin, shipping route, designated port of entry and required documentation to confirm eligibility for the PSIC exemption for metallic waste and scrap imports.
Conclusion
DGFT Public Notice No. 35/2026-27 offers conditional relief from the PSIC requirement for eligible metallic waste and scrap imports from designated safe countries and regions. Importers must verify the required documents, shipping route and designated port of entry before dispatch. They must also ensure that the consignment meets all mandatory radiation and explosive safety checks to comply with DGFT regulations.