The DGFT vide Notification No. 14/2025-26 dated May 26, 2025, revises the import policy for cabinet hinges under Chapter 83 of ITC (HS), 2022. Effective immediately, imports of cabinet hinges under HS codes 83021010, 83021090, 83024200, and 83024900 are classified as restricted if their CIF value is below Rs. 280 per kilogram. Previously, these items were freely importable. The amendment aims to curb low-value imports while allowing free import of higher-value cabinet hinges above the specified threshold.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the Policy Condition of items covered under specific HS codes of Chapter 83 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy), as under:
| ITC(HS) Code | Description | Import Policy | Existing Policy Condition | Revised Policy Condition |
| 83021010 | – Hinges— Of steel | Free | – | However, import of Cabinet Hinges having a CIF value of less than Rs. 280 per kilogram is ‘Restricted’. |
| 83021090 | – Hinges— Other | Free | – | |
| 83024200 | – Other mountings, fittings and similar articles : — Other, suitable for furniture | Free | – | |
| 83024900 | – Other mountings, fittings and similar articles : — Other | Free | – |
Effect of the Notification:
Import of Cabinet Hinges under ITC (HS) Codes 83021010, 83021090, 83024200 and 83024900, having a CIF value of less than Rs. 280 per kilogram, is ‘Restricted’.
The Notification can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Notification-14-eng_0001.pdf
