**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, amends the import policy condition for Sulfadiazine API under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy). It restricts the import of Sulfadiazine API with a CIF value of less than Rs. 1,774 per kg until September 30, 2026, effective immediately. The notification is dated October 10, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment Details:**
* The import policy for Sulfadiazine API (HS codes 29359013 and 29359090) is amended.
* Import of Sulfadiazine API with a CIF value less than Rs. 1,774 per kg is now "Restricted" until 30.09.2026.
* This restriction is effective immediately.
* **Exemptions:**
* The Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition does not apply to imports by Advance Authorization holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), provided the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
**Impact Analysis**
**Importers of Sulfadiazine API**
* **Impact**: Restriction on importing Sulfadiazine API with a CIF value of less than Rs. 1,774 per kg until September 30, 2026.
* **Action Required**: Comply with the new import restriction and adjust import strategies accordingly.
**Advance Authorization Holders, EOUs, and Units in SEZs**
* **Impact**: Exempted from the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition for Sulfadiazine API imports, provided the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
* **Action Required**: Ensure compliance with the condition that imported inputs are not sold into the DTA to maintain the exemption.
Key Entities Referenced
ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy): The Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) schedule governing import policies, which is being amended.
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023: The governing policy for foreign trade, referenced in the notification for its paragraphs on import and export regulations.
Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The primary legislation that empowers the government to regulate foreign trade, under which the notification is issued.
Sulfadiazine API: The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) whose import policy is being amended.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The government agency responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy and issuing notifications related to import/export regulations.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 10th October, 2025
No. 41 /2025-26
Subject: Amendment in Import Policy Condition of Sulfadiazine API covered under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS),
2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-regarding.
S.O. 4662(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) Description Existing Existing Revised Policy Condition
Code Import Policy
Policy Condition
29359013 Sulphamethoxazole, Free -
sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine,
sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide: --
-- Sulphadiazine[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
29359090 Sulphamethoxypyridarine, Free - (a)However, import of Sulphadiazine API
sulphamethiazole, having a CIF value of less than Rs. 1,774
sulphamoxole,sulphamide: ---- per kg, is ‘Restricted’ till 30.09.2026.
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 SEZs, subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the
Domestic Tariff Area(DTA).
Effect of the Notification:
Import of Sulfadiazine API under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy), having a CIF value of
less than Rs. 1,774 per kg, is ‘Restricted’ till 30.09.2026, with immediate effect. However, Sulfadiazine API imported
by Advance Authorization holders, EOUs, and units in SEZs shall be exempted from MIP condition.
This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[F. No. 01/89/180/55/AM-25/PC-2(A)/E-44029]
AJAY BHADOO, Addl. Secy. and, Director General of Foreign Trade
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