The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has removed the per-consignment value limit for exports through courier services from April 1, 2026.

The notification amends Para 9.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, which governs exports through courier services and postal channels.

The exports through a registered courier service/Foreign Exports through a registered courier service/Foreign Post Office is permitted as per Notification(s) issued Post Office is permitted as per Notifications) issued under Customs Act, 1962. However, exportability of under Customs Act, 1962. However, exportability of such items shall be regulated in accordance with such items shall be regulated in accordance with FTP/Export Policy in ITCHS) as notified. The value FTP/Export Policy in ITC(HS) as notified. 

As per the earlier Provision, the exports via courier were subject to a value cap of Rsd. 10,00,000 per consignment.

As per the revised provision, the government has now completely removed this cap, allowing exporters to ship consignments of any value through courier services.

The revised text clearly states that “there shall be no value limit prescribed per consignment for exports through courier service.”

The new rule will come into force from April 1, 2026.

Notification Details

Notification No. 67/2025-26

Date: 27/03/2026

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