**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on September 18, 2025, amends the import policy condition for ATS-8 covered under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy). Specifically, it restricts the import of ATS-8 with a CIF value of less than US$ 111 per kg until September 30, 2026. This restriction does not apply to Advance Authorization holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and units in the SEZ, provided the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment**: The notification amends the Import Policy Condition of certain HS codes covered under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy).
* **Restriction on ATS-8 Import**:
* The import of ATS-8 {(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethyl-6-cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-3-dioxane-4-acetate} having a CIF value of less than US$ 111 per kg is 'Restricted' until 30.09.2026.
* This restriction is with immediate effect.
* **Exemptions**:
* The MIP (Minimum Import Price) condition on the listed items will not apply for imports by Advance Authorization holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and units in the SEZ.
* The exemption is subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
**Impact Analysis**
**Importers of ATS-8**
* **Impact**: Import of ATS-8 {(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethyl-6-cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-3-dioxane-4-acetate} having a CIF value of less than US$ 111 per kg is now restricted until September 30, 2026.
* **Action Required**: Adjust import strategy to comply with the new restriction or explore sourcing ATS-8 with a CIF value greater than or equal to US$ 111 per kg.
**Advance Authorization Holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and Units in the SEZ**
* **Impact**: Exempted from the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition on the listed items.
* **Action Required**: Ensure that imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) to maintain the exemption.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: The overall policy framework governing India's foreign trade.
ATS-8: Chemical compound ({(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethyl-6- cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-3- dioxane-4-acetate}) whose import policy is being amended.
Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The Act that provides the government with the powers to regulate and develop foreign trade.
ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy): Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding for import items, which is amended by this notification
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The department within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(Directorate General of Foreign Trade)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th September, 2025
No. 30/2025-26
Subject: Amendment in Import Policy Condition of ATS-8 covered under Chapter 29 of ITC HS, 2022,
Schedule –I (Import Policy)-regarding.
S.O. 4235(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) Code Description Existing Revised Existing Policy Revised Policy Condition
Import Import Condition
Policy Policy
29329990 --Other: ---- Other Free Free - (a)However, import of ATS-8
29339990 --Other Free Free - {(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethyl-6-
29333990 --Derivatives of Free Free - cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-3-
pyridine: ---- Other dioxane-4-acetate} having a
29321990 --Other Free Free - CIF value of less than US$ 111
per kg, is ‘Restricted’ till
29349990 --Other Free Free -
30.09.2026.
29420090 --Diloxanide furoate, Free Free -
Cimetidine,
Oxyclozanide,
Famotidine: --- -
Other
29189990 --Other: ---- Other Free Free -
29159099 --Other Free Free -
29163990 --Other Free Free -
29225090 --Frusemide, Free Free -
Aminodial, N-acetyl
anthranilic acid,
Domperidone: ----
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 SEZ, subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the
Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
Effect of the Notification: Import of ATS-8 {(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethyl-6- cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-3-
dioxane-4-acetate} under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy), having a CIF value of less than
US$111 per kg, is ‘Restricted’ till 30.09.2026, with immediate effect. However, inputs imported by Advance
Authorization holders, EOUs and SEZ shall be exempted from the MIP condition.
This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[F.No. 01/89/180/38/AM-25/PC-2(A)/[E-43458.]
AJAY BHADOO, Addl. Secy. & Director General of Foreign Trade
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