On the 10th of May 2024, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, issued Public Notice No. 04/2024-25-DGFT. This notice introduces amendments in Appendix-2Y of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, regarding the import of inputs subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by Advance Authorisation holders, Export Oriented Units (EOU), and Special Economic Zones (SEZ).
The amendments made in Appendix-2Y of the FTP, 2023, are aimed at facilitating import procedures for entities such as Advance Authorisation holders, EOU, and SEZ, regarding inputs subjected to mandatory QCOs. The updated list includes Ministries/Departments whose notifications on mandatory QCOs are exempted by the DGFT for goods to be utilized or consumed in the manufacture of export products.
The latest addition to the list is the Ministry of Mines, pursuant to Notification No. 71/2023 dated 11.03.2024. With this addition, importers dealing with inputs governed by QCOs under the purview of the Ministry of Mines can benefit from the exemptions outlined in Appendix-2Y of the FTP, 2023.
This amendment signifies the Government’s efforts to streamline import processes and promote ease of doing business for entities engaged in export-oriented activities. By exempting certain QCOs, the DGFT aims to reduce regulatory burdens and facilitate the seamless flow of inputs required for export manufacturing.
Public Notice No. 04/2024-25-DGFT, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, introduces amendments in Appendix-2Y of the FTP, 2023, to enable the import of inputs subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders by Advance Authorisation holders, EOU, and SEZ. The inclusion of the Ministry of Mines in the list of exempted Ministries/Departments reflects the Government’s commitment to enhancing the ease of doing business and promoting export-oriented activities.
Importers and stakeholders are encouraged to stay updated with such regulatory changes to leverage opportunities and optimize their import processes effectively.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan
Public Notice No. 04/2024-25-DGFT | Dated : 10th May 2024
Subject: Enabling provisions for import of inputs that are subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by Advance Authorisation holders, EOU and SEZ – regarding.
F. No.01/89/180/13/AM-15/PC-2[A]/E-5910. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes amendments in Appendix-2Y (The list of Ministries/Departments whose notifications on mandatory QCOs, that are exempted by the DGFT for goods to be utilised/consumed in manufacture of export products). The updated Appendix 2Y is reproduced herewith:
Appendix -2Y
(Refer Para 2.03(c) of FTP)
The list of Ministries/Departments whose notifications on mandatory QCOs, that are
exempted by the DGFT for goods to be utilised/consumed in manufacture of export products.
| Sl.No | Name of Ministry / Department |
| 1 | Ministry of Steel |
| 2 | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) |
| 3 | Ministry of Textiles |
| 4 | Ministry of Mines |
Effect of this Public Notice:
In pursuance of Notification No. 71/2023 dated 11.03.2024, Ministry of Mines have been added in the list of Ministries/Departments under Appendix 2Y of FTP, 2023, with immediate effect.
(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex- officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India
Email: dgft@nic.in
[Issued from File No.01/89/180/13/AM-15/PC-2[A]/E-59101
