**Executive Summary:**
This trade notice from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announces the allocation of a 25,000 MT quota for Pharma Grade Sugar exports under restricted conditions for the current sugar season (up to September 30, 2025). Online applications will be accepted from June 20, 2025, to July 20, 2025. The allocation is subject to specific safeguards, including the submission of a valid drug manufacturing license and requisite test reports.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Export Permission:**
* Export of Pharma Grade Sugar is permitted under a Restricted Export Authorization.
* Total exports in the financial year cannot exceed 25,000 MT.
* **Quota Allocation:**
* A one-time quota of 25,000 MT will be allocated to bonafide pharma exporters under the restricted category.
* The quota applies for the current sugar season, up to September 30, 2025.
* Quota allocation will be on a pro-rata basis, based on the production capacity of the applicants.
* **Application Procedure:**
* Online applications will be accepted for ITC HS codes 17011490 and 17019990 from June 20, 2025, to July 20, 2025.
* Applications must be submitted online through DGFT’s ECOM system for Export Authorizations Non-SCOMET Restricted Items.
* Only one application per IEC will be considered.
* Hard copies of applications are not required.
* **Eligibility and Conditions:**
* Applicants must submit a valid Drug Manufacturing License issued by the State Licensing Authority.
* Exporters must be registered members of PHARMEXIL with a valid RCMC.
* At the time of export, exporters must submit test reports and certification from NABL-accredited laboratories confirming compliance with Pharma Grade Sugar specifications.
* **Validity:**
* Export Authorizations are valid for one year, irrespective of the end of the financial year.
* **Rejection Criteria:**
* Deficient applications, applications received via email or post, or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
* **DGFT Rights:**
* DGFT reserves the right to decide or alter the modalities of distribution and allocation.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Pharma Exporters:**
* *Impact:* Pharma exporters have the opportunity to export Pharma Grade Sugar under a restricted quota, subject to specific conditions and documentation.
* *Action Required:* Submit online applications between June 20, 2025, and July 20, 2025, with all required documentation, including a valid Drug Manufacturing License and PHARMEXIL registration. Ensure compliance with Pharma Grade Sugar specifications and provide necessary certifications at the time of export.
* **Regional Authorities of DGFT:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for processing and managing the applications for export authorization.
* *Action Required:* Process online applications received between June 20, 2025, and July 20, 2025, and allocate quota based on the guidelines provided in the trade notice.
* **Customs Commissionerate:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for ensuring that exports of Pharma Grade Sugar comply with the conditions specified in the export authorization, including verification of test reports and certifications.
* *Action Required:* Verify compliance with the conditions specified in the export authorization at the time of export, including test reports and certifications from NABL-accredited laboratories.
Key Entities Referenced
Pharma Grade Sugar: A specific type of sugar that meets pharmaceutical-grade specifications, subject to export restrictions in this notice.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for implementing foreign trade policy and regulations.
Notification No. 17: A government notification dated June 17, 2025, that permits the export of Pharma Grade Sugar under a Restricted Export Authorization.
State Licensing Authority: The government body in each state responsible for issuing drug manufacturing licenses.
NABL accredited laboratories: Laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), which provide test reports and certifications for Pharma Grade Sugar.
ITC HS code 17011490: Harmonized System code for the exported product.
ITC HS code 17019990: Harmonized System code for the exported product.
PHARMEXIL: Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India; exporter-manufacturer must be a registered member.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Date 18*June, 2025
Trade Notice No. 06 /2025-26
To
1. All Regional Authorities of DGFT
2. All Customs Commissionerate
3. Members of Trade
Subject: Seeking application for allocation of Pharma Grade Sugar under
restricted category
Government of India vide Notification No. 17 dated June 17, 2025 has
permitted export of | Pharma Grade Sugar under a Restricted Export
Authorization subject to the following safeguards —
i. Total Exports in a financial year shall not exceed 25,000 MTs,
ii. Mandatory submission of a valid drug manufacturing license issued by the
concerned State Licensing Authority; and
iii. Submission of requisite test reports and certification from NABL accredited
laboratories confirming compliance with Pharma Grade Sugar specifications
at the time of actual exports
2; In this regard, it has been decided to allocate one time quota of 25,000 MT
of Pharma Grade Sugar to Bonafide Pharma exporter under restricted category, for
the current sugar season i.e. upto September 30, 2025. The procedure to apply for
the export of authorization is outlined below :
i. Online applications for export of Pharma Grade Sugar [under ITC (HS) code
17011490 and ITC (HS) code 17019990] filed from June 20, 2025 to July 20,
2025 will only be considered.
ii. Exporter can apply online through DGFT’s ECOM system for Export
Authorizations (Non-SCOMET Restricted Items). Please refer Trade NoticeNo. 03/2021-22 dated May 10, 2021. There is no need to send hard copy of
the application via mail or post.
ii. Only one application per IEC will be considered for allocation of quota.
iv. All applicants seeking export authorization under quota may apply online by
navigating to the DGFT website (https://www.dgft.gov.in) -> Services ->
Export Management Systems -> License for Restricted Exports.
a. Quota Allocation: Quota shall be allocated to the applicants on pro-rata
basis, based on production capacity of the applicants.
4. Validity of Authorisation: Export Authorizations shall remain for one year
irrespective of the end of financial year.
5. Conditions for Actual Export The Authorisation shall carry the condition
that, at the time of export, the exporter must submit test reports and certification
from NABlL-accredited laboratories confirming compliance with the specifications
for Pharma Grade Sugar.
6. Eligibility at Application Stage:
« The applicant must submit a valid Drug Manufacturing License issued by the
concerned State Licensing Authority at the time of applying for a Restricted
Export Authorization.
« The exporter/manufacturer shall be registered member of PHARMEXIL and
shall possess a valid RCMC from PHARMEXIL.
7. Rejection of Proposals: Deficient applicants, applications received through
emails or by post or received beyond the specified timeline will not be considered.
8. Right of Central Government DGFT reserves the right to decide or alter the
modalities of distribution and allocation as per applications received.
This Trade Notice is issued with the approval of competent authority.
Ks
(Pratibha Kumar!)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
(Issued from F. No. 01/91/191/025/AM23/EC/E-34622 )