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This notification amends the export policy for ITC(HS) Code 22072000 by inserting an additional condition permitting the export of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol under specific criteria.

Detailed Summary

The Central Government, exercising powers under Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, issued Notification No. 32/2025-26 (S.O. 4345(E)) on September 24, 2025, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce), Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This notification amends previous Notification No. 62/2015-20 dated March 22, 2023, by inserting an additional policy condition into Schedule-II (Export Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022 for ITC(HS) Code 22072000, which covers 'Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength,' currently under a 'Restricted' export policy. The new condition permits the export of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol, defined as ethanol produced from cellulosic materials (e.g., bagasse, wood waste, lignocellulosic feedstocks, non-food crops), industrial wastage, and residue streams. This 2G Ethanol must exhibit low CO2 emissions or high GHG reduction, not compete with food crops for land use, and meet IS 15464 specifications. Such exports are allowed for both fuel and non-fuel purposes, subject to obtaining a valid Export Authorisation and feedstock certification from the relevant competent authority. The amendment takes immediate effect, as confirmed by AJAY BHADOO, Director General of Foreign Trade and Addl. Secy.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-27092025-266491 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 4227] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025/ASVINA 2, 1947 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 24th September, 2025 No. 32/2025-26 Subject: Export Policy of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol - regarding. S.O. 4345(E). In exercise of powers conferred under Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends Notification No. 62/2015-20 dated March 22, 2023 inserting additional Policy condition under Schedule-II (Export Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022, under ITC(HS) Code 22072000, as under with immediate effect: +------------------------------+-----------------+---------------------------------------------+ | ITC(HS) Code & | Export | Additional Export Policy Condition | | Description | Policy | | +==============================+=================+=============================================+ | 22072000 - Ethyl alcohol | Restricted | Export of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol | | and other spirits, | | i.e. Ethanol produced through cellulosic | | denatured, of any strength | | material such as bagasse, wood waste, other | | | | renewable resources, industrial wastage, | | | | lignocellulosic feedstocks (e.g. agricultural | | | | and forestry residues such as rice and wheat | | | | straw, corn and stover, bagasse, woody | | | | biomass), non-food crops (e.g. grasses, | | | | algae) and residue streams, and having low | | | | CO2 emissions or high GHG reduction, and | | | | which do not compete with food crops for | | | | land use and meets IS 15464 specifications | | | | (as amended from time to time) is permitted | | | | for fuel and non-fuel purposes, subject to | | | | a valid Export Authorisation and feedstock | | | | certification from the relevant competent | | | | authority. | +------------------------------+-----------------+---------------------------------------------+ Effect of This Notification: Additional policy condition for export of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol is hereby notified with immediate effect. [F. No. 01/91/180/21/AM18/EC/Vol-II/E-File/E-18994] AJAY BHADOO, Director General of Foreign Trade and Addl. Secy. 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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