Handling and dispatch of Rakhi Mail to foreign countries on priority

No. CF-71/52/2022-CF-DOP

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

(IR&GB Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110001,

Dated: 7th August, 2026

Corrigendum

Subject: Handling and dispatch of Rakhi Mail to foreign countries on priority.

Reference is invited to this Division's O.M. of even number dated 31.07.2026 on the above-mentioned subject. Revised HS codes for the following Rakhi-related items shall be adopted with immediate effect:

Name of items	HS Code	Description
Rakhi Raksha Sutra	63079099	Other made-up textile article
Imitation Jewelry	71179090	Imitation jewelry- other
Greeting Card	49090010	Printed or illustrated postcards, greeting cards
Printed Gift Card	49119990	Other printed matter
Kumkum / Roli	33049940	Sindur, Bindi, Kum Kum
Sweets (Mithai)	17049090	Sugar confectionery, not containing coco
Chocolate	18069010	Chocolate and chocolate products
Dry Fruits	Chapter 08 of schedule II of ITC(HS) 2022, 08021200 (shelled almond), 08013200 (cashew), 08062010 (Dried raisins), 08025200 (Pistachios), Etc.,	Edible fruit and nuts
Soan Papdi	17049090	Sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa
Kaju Katli	17049090	Sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa

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2. All Circles and OEs are requested to take note of the above revisions and ensure that the appropriate HS code is selected while booking international mail articles containing the above items. All other contents of the O.M. dated 31.07.2026 remains unchanged.

(Ankush Bhagat)

Assistant Director General (IM)

To

1. All Heads of Postal Circles,
2. All Offices of Exchange