The DGFT, vide Public Notice No. 14/2025-26 dated July 08, 2025, has notified three new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) under the Chemical & Allied Product Group (Product Code ‘A’). The new SIONs—A-3687, A-3688, and A-3689—specify input-output norms for the export of Azithromycin Dihydrate, Aldehyde C10 (Capric Aldehyde), and Ceftazidime Powder, respectively. These norms define the permissible quantity of specific raw materials allowed for import against each unit of export product.
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy-2023 as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the three new SIONs with Serial Number A-3687, A-3688 & A-3689. These new entries shall be as under:
| SION No. | Export Product | Qty. | Sl. No. | Import Items | Qty. allowed |
| A-3687 | Azithromycin Dihydrate | 1 kg. | 1 | Azithromycin Amine | 0.9434 kg. |
| A-3688 | Aldehyde C10
(Capric Aldehyde) |
1 kg. | 1 | Fatty Alcohol C10
(98% purity) |
1.40 kg. |
| A-3689 | Ceftazidime Powder for formulation of solution for Intramuscular and Intravenous administration 1000 mg. | 1 Number | 1 | Ceftazidime for Injection Bulk Sterile | 1280 mg. |
Effect of the Public Notice:Â Three new SIONs for export products under Chemical & Allied Product Group are being notified.
The Public Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PN-14-PDF.pdf
