The Central Government, under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 and in accordance with the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, has amended Notification No. 62/2015-20 dated 22nd March 2023.
This amendment introduces an additional export policy condition for Second Generation (2G) Ethanol under ITC (HS) Code 22072000. The change is effective immediately.
The amendment clarifies that 2G Ethanol, produced from cellulosic and non-food biomass, with low CO₂ emissions and high GHG reduction potential, is allowed for fuel and non-fuel purposes only with a valid Export Authorisation and feedstock certification.
Key Points:
- Product Covered: Ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits (ITC HS 22072000).
- Export Policy Status:
- New Condition: Export allowed only for 2G Ethanol meeting specific feedstock and IS 15464 specifications.
- Required Documentation:
- Valid Export Authorisation
- Feedstock Certification from the relevant authority
- Objective: Promote sustainable, low-emission biofuels and ensure exports do not compete with food crops.
- Effective Date: Immediate
Table:
ITC (HS) Code | Description & Export Policy | Additional Export Policy Condition |
22072000- Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength | Restricted | Export of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol- i.e. Ethanol produced through cellulosic material such as bagasse, wood waste, other renewable resources, industrial wastage, lignocellulosic feedstocks (e.g. agricultural and forestry residues such as rice and wheat straw, corn and stover, bagasse, woody biomass), non-food crops (e.g. grasses, algae) and residue streams, and having low CO2 emissions or high GHG reduction, and which do not compete with food crops for land use and meets IS 15464 specifications (as amended from time to time) — is permitted for fuel and non-fuel purposes, subject to a valid Export Authorisation and feedstock certification from the relevant competent authority |
📌 Effect of the Notification
- The notification formally allows export of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol under ITC HS 22072000, with strict conditions on feedstock, environmental compliance, and documentation.
- Exports without proper authorisation or feedstock certification will not be permitted. The amendment ensures that ethanol exports are sustainable, environmentally compliant, and do not compete with food crops.
Notification Reference: DGFT
Notification No. 32/2025-26
24 /09/2025
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