The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the powers granted by paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy-2023, has announced an amendment to the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) A-1294. This change, effective immediately, modifies the description of an import item used in the production of Di-Ethyl Phthalate (DEP), an export product.
Details of the Amendment
The amendment specifically revises the description of the import item listed at Serial No. 2 under SION A-1294. The updated details are as follows:
Export Product | Quantity | Sl. No. | Existing Import Item | Amended Import Item | Quantity Allowed |
Di-Ethyl Phthalate (DEP) |
1 kg | 1 | Phthalic Anhydride | Phthalic Anhydride | 0.700 kg |
2 | Ethanol | Denatured Ethyl Alcohol | 0.435 kg |
Key Change
- The import item at Sl. No. 2, previously listed as Ethanol, has now been amended to Denatured Ethyl Alcohol.
- The quantity allowed for this import item remains unchanged at 0.435 kg per kg of Di-Ethyl Phthalate produced.
Implications of the Change
This amendment ensures greater clarity and specificity in the import norms for producing Di-Ethyl Phthalate, aligning the terminology with industry standards. By specifying Denatured Ethyl Alcohol instead of the broader term Ethanol, the DGFT aims to streamline compliance with import regulations and facilitate smoother trade operations.
Effective Date
The change takes effect immediately, as per the public notice issued by the DGFT. Exporters and stakeholders involved in the production and trade of Di-Ethyl Phthalate are advised to update their processes to reflect the revised import item description.
Notification Reference: DGFT
Public Notice No. : 06/2025-26
07/05/2025