DGFT amends Unit of Measurement for import items under SION A-290

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has issued Public Notice No. 37/2025-26 to amend the Unit of Measurement (UOM) under Standard Input Output Norms (SION) A-290 relating to the export product Metformin HCL. Exercising its powers under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, the DGFT has revised the UOM format for two key import items—Dicyanodiamide and DMF—used in the manufacture of Metformin HCL. While the quantitative requirement for both inputs remains unchanged at 0.567 kg and 0.37 kg respectively, the amendments standardize the manner in which these quantities are expressed, replacing the earlier “kg/kg” notation with a simplified “Kg.” format. This change ensures uniformity in documentation and compliance across the export-import framework. The revision takes effect immediately and aims to streamline operational clarity for exporters operating under the Advance Authorization scheme, without altering the actual permissible input quantities prescribed under SION A-290.

Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade

Public Notice No. 37/2025-26- DGFT | Dated: 11 December, 2025

Subject: Amendments in Standard Input Output Norms (SION) A-290.

F.No. 01/82/0024/AM-26/DESIII.— In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy-2023 as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade makes the following amendments in Unit of Measurement (UOM) for the import items specified under SION A-290:-

Effect of the Public Notice: The Unit of Measurement (UOM) for the import items under SION A-290 stands amended with immediate effect.

(Ajay Bhadoo)
Additional Secretary to the Government of India &
Director General of Foreign Trade
e-mail: dgft@nic.in

(Issued from File No. 01/82/0024/AM-26/DES-III)