The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Public Notice No. 44/2025-26 dated 16 January 2026 notifying the modalities for eligibility, receipt and processing of applications for export authorization of wheat flour and related products under HS Code 1101. These modalities flow from Notification No. 55 dated 16 January 2026, enabling limited export of wheat flour up to the approved quota.
Online Application Procedure
Exporters seeking authorization must submit their applications online through the DGFT website by navigating to Services → Export Management Systems → License for Restricted Exports. This ensures a transparent and uniform digital process for all applicants.
Application Timelines
The first window for submitting applications will remain open from 21 January to 31 January 2026. Subsequently, applications will be invited during the last 10 days of every month until the export quota permitted under Notification No. 55 is fully allocated.
Validity of Authorization
Each Export Authorization issued under this scheme will carry a validity of six months from the date of issuance. Any request for extension of the validity period will be examined by a Special Exim Facilitation Committee (EFC) on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible Categories of Exporters
Eligibility for applying includes flour mills and processing units with valid IEC and FSSAI licences, merchant exporters with valid tie-up agreements with flour mills, and EOUs, SEZ units or Advance Authorisation holders seeking allocation over and above existing entitlements. These entities must manufacture or source wheat flour falling under HS Code 1101.
Mandatory Documents for Application
Applicants must upload several essential documents, including IEC details, exporter category, Status Holder Certificate (if any), installed and average monthly production capacity, FSSAI licences, past export performance, quantity and destination details, confirmed orders or contracts, self-declaration on domestic wheat availability, and a Chartered Accountant-certified turnover statement for the past five financial years.
Eligibility Criteria for Acceptance
Applications that are incomplete, deficient, or submitted via email/post will not be considered. Applicants must also be listed on the ‘Source from India’ section of the Trade Connect e-platform. Any misdeclaration may attract a three-year ban from future allocations.
Non-Transferability Conditions
Authorizations issued under this scheme will be strictly non-transferable and must be used only by the IEC holder to whom they are issued. Additionally, applications seeking export quantities below 2,500 MT will not be considered for allocation.
Scope of the Modalities
The modalities apply exclusively to export of wheat flour and related products manufactured in India using domestic wheat, under the quantitative window created by Notification No. 55. Exports made under Advance Authorisation or by EOUs/SEZs using imported wheat will continue under previous provisions and will not be counted against the current quota.
Role of the Special Exim Facilitation Committee
A Special EFC will review applications and decide the quantity allocated for each approved exporter. The committee will meet monthly and consider factors such as previous export history, processing capacity, and contractual arrangements between merchant exporters and supporting manufacturers. It also retains the authority to reallocate unutilized quota based on periodic performance monitoring.
Reporting Requirements
Exporters allocated quota must submit the landing certificate within 30 days of completing the export of each consignment. Any additional documentation required for verification will be communicated by the Special EFC.
Effect of the Public Notice
This Public Notice formalizes the procedure for inviting and processing applications for export authorization under HS Code 1101 as notified in Notification No. 55 dated 16 January 2026. All applications will be handled strictly as per the modalities prescribed in this notice.
The Public Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Publick-Notice-44-16.01.2025.pdf
