The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Notification No. 07/2026-27, dated April 10, 2026, introducing amendments in the export policy conditions for rice under HSN Code 1006 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC (HS) 2022.
The amendment has been notified under the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, read with the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time.
Key Changes
- The revised policy applies to exports of both Basmati and Non-Basmati rice under specified ITC (HS) codes.
- Export to European countries, including the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, will continue to require a Certificate of Inspection issued by the Export Inspection Council (EIC) or Export Inspection Agency (EIA).
- However, for exports to other European countries, the requirement for a Certificate of Inspection has been temporarily relaxed.
Relaxation Period
- The exemption from the Certificate of Inspection requirement will be applicable for a period of six months, i.e., till October 1, 2026, from the date of notification.
Objective of the Amendment
The measure aims to:
- Facilitate smoother export of rice to European markets
- Reduce compliance burden for exporters in select regions
- Ensure targeted quality control for specific destinations
Effect of the Notification
- Certification from EIC/EIA remains mandatory for exports to EU member states and select European countries specified in the notification.
- Exports to other European countries will benefit from temporary relaxation, providing flexibility to exporters.
The Notification can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Notification-No.-07.pdf
