By Harsh Ashar February 15, 2024

DGFT amends Export Policy of Human Hair

DGFT amends the Export Policy of Human Hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured, waste of Human Hair under S.No. 38 B, HS Code 0501, of Chapter 05 of Schedule – 2 of ITC (HS) Export Policy from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’.

To streamline the process of issuance of Authorization for Export of Human Hair during 2024-25, subject to Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 55000/MT, it has been decided to invite applications from exporters. The procedure to apply is as follows:

Export of human hair under HS Code 0501 of Chapter 05 of ITC (HS), 2018, Schedule – II (Export Policy) will be allowed for the period from 1st April, 2024 to 31st March, 2025, for the year 2024-25.
Exporters can apply online through DGFT's ECOM system for Export Authorizations.
Online applications for export of human hair under HS Code 0501 filed from 16^th February, 2024 to 29^th February,2024 will only be considered.
All the applications will be examined as per the Para 2.72 of Handbook of Procedure, 2023.
Only 1 application per IEC will be considered during this period.