The Government has revised the export policy conditions for Basmati and Non-Basmati Rice under ITC (HS) codes. Now, rice exports to EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland require a Certificate of Inspection from the Export Inspection Council (EIC) or Export Inspection Agency (EIA). However, for other European countries, this requirement is waived for six months until September 9, 2025.
Updated Export Policy Conditions
ITC (HS) Code | Item Description | Export Policy Condition |
1006 2000 | Non-Basmati Rice | A Certificate of Inspection from the Export Inspection Council (EIC) or Export Inspection Agency (EIA) is mandatory. |
1006 3010 | Rice | Same as above |
1006 3090 | Rice | Same as above |
1006 4000 | Rice | Same as above |
1006 3020 | Basmati Rice | Certificate of Inspection is not required for six months, until September 9, 2025. |
Effect of Notification: The requirement for a Certificate of Inspection from EIC/EIA applies only to exports to specific European countries, while other European countries are exempt from this requirement for six months.
Notification Reference: DGFT
Notification No. 62/2024-25
10/03/2025)