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The Central Government amends the Import Policy Condition for Sulfadiazine API, restricting imports with a CIF value of less than Rs. 1,774 per kg until September 30, 2026, under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy).

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce), Directorate General of Foreign Trade, through Notification No. 41/2025-26 (S.O. 4662(E)) dated October 10, 2025, has amended the Import Policy Condition for Sulfadiazine API. In exercise of powers conferred by Sections 3 and 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, the Central Government has restricted the import of Sulfadiazine API (HS Code 29359013, covered under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy)) if its CIF value is less than Rs. 1,774 per kg. This restriction is effective immediately and remains in force until September 30, 2026. However, this Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition will not apply to imports by Advance Authorization holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), provided that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). The notification was issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry and signed by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary and Director General of Foreign Trade.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-15102025-266932 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 4533] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025/ASVINA 22, 1947 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 10th October, 2025 No. 41/2025-26 Subject: Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Sulfadiazine API covered under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-regarding. S.O. 4662(E).— 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 Import Policy Condition of the following HS codes covered under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy) with immediate effect, as under: +------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+------------------+--------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ITC(HS) | Description | Existing | Existing | Revised Policy Condition | | Code | | Import | Policy | | | | | Policy | Condition | | +------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+------------------+--------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 29359013 | Sulphamethoxazole, | Free | -- | (a)However, import of Sulphadiazine API | | | sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine, | | | having a CIF value of less than Rs. 1,774 | | | sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide: -- | | | per kg, is 'Restricted' till 30.09.2026. | | | Sulphadiazine | | | | +------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+------------------+--------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 29359090 | Sulphamethoxypyridarine, | Free | -- | | | | sulphamethiazole, | | | | | | sulphamoxole, sulphamide: ---- | | | | | | Other | | | | +------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+------------------+--------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ 2. MIP condition on the above items shall not be applicable for imports by Advance Authorization holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZs, subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area(DTA). Effect of the Notification: Import of Sulfadiazine API under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy), having a CIF value of less than Rs. 1,774 per kg, is 'Restricted' till 30.09.2026, with immediate effect. However, Sulfadiazine API imported by Advance Authorization holders, EOUs, and units in SEZs shall be exempted from MIP condition. This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry. [F. No. 01/89/180/55/AM-25/PC-2(A)/E-44029] AJAY BHADOO, Addl. Secy. and, Director General of Foreign Trade Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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