The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, by Notification No. 56/2025-26 dated 29 January 2026, amended the import policy for Penicillins and its salts, Amoxicillin and its salts, and 6-APA under ITC (HS) Codes 29411010, 29411030, and 29411050 of Chapter 29. While the import policy for these items continues to remain “Free,” new minimum import price (MIP)–based restrictions have been introduced. Imports of Penicillin G-potassium with CIF value below ₹2,216 per kg, Amoxicillin Trihydrate below ₹2,733 per kg, and 6-APA below ₹3,405 per kg are now classified as “Restricted.” These restrictions apply for one year from the date of publication of the notification. However, the MIP conditions do not apply to imports by 100% Export Oriented Units, units in Special Economic Zones, or imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme, provided the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area. Other regulatory requirements, including registration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, continue to apply.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Notification No. 56/2025-26-DGFT | Dated: 29th January, 2026
Subject: Amendment in import policy and policy condition of Penicillins and its salts, 6-APA and Amoxycilline and its salts falling under ITC (HS) Code 29411010, 29411050 and 29411030, respectively, of Chapter-29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)
S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of theForeign Trade Policy(FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the import policy against ITC (HS) Codes 29411010, 29411030 and 29411050 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022 as under:
| ITC (HS) Codes | Description | Existing Import Policy | Revised Import Policy | Existing Policy Condition | Revised Policy Condition |
| 29411010 | Penicillins and its salts | Free | Free | Imports are permitted subject to Registration and other requirements as administered by the Drug Controller General of India under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. | (a) However, import of Penicillin G-potassium (PEN-G) having CIF value less than INR 2,216/- per Kilogram is ‘Restricted’.
(b) The Minimum Import Price mentioned at (a) above, however, will not be applicable for import by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), units in the SEZ and imports under the Advance Authorization Scheme subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA); and (c) Imports are permitted subject to Registration and other requirements as administered by the Drug Controller General of India under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. |
| 29411030 | Amoxycilline and its salts | Free | Free | Subject to Policy Condition No. 08 of Chapter 29. | (a) However, import of Amoxicillin Trihydrate having CIF value less than INR 2,733/- per Kilogram is ‘Restricted’
(b) The Minimum Import Price mentioned at (a), however, will not be applicable for import by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), units in the SEZ and imports under the Advance Authorization Scheme, subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA); and (c) Subject to Policy Condition No. 08 of Chapter 29. |
| 29411050 | 6-APA | Free | Free | – | (a) However, import of 6-APA having CIF value less than INR 3,405/- per Kilogram is `Restricted’.
(b)The Minimum Import Price mentioned at (a), however, will not be applicable for import by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOU s), units in the SEZ and imports under the Advance Authorization Scheme subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) |
2. The restrictions imposed above shall take effect immediately and remain in force for a period of one year from the date of publication of this notification
Effect of this Notification:
The Import of Penicillin G-potassium (PEN-G) falling under ITC HS code 29411010, 6-APA falling under ITC HS code 29411050, and Amoxicilline Trihydrate falling under ITC HS code 29411030 , having CIF value of less than Rs 2,216/- per Kilogram, Rs 3,405/- per Kilogram and Rs 2,733/-per Kilogram respectively, are “Restricted” for a period of one year from the date of publication of this notification. However, this restriction will not be applicable for import by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), units in the SEZ and imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme, subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA)
This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry.
(Lay Agarwal)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex-Officio Addl. Secretary to the Govt. of India
e-mail: dgft@nic.in
[File no.01/89/180/04/AM-24/PC-2[A]/E-39595]
