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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued Notification No. 52/2025-26 dated 31 December 2025 to extend the validity of the Minimum Export Price (MEP) on the export of Natural Honey. Exercising powers under Sections 3 and 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Central Government has amended its earlier notification dated 22 August 2025. As per the amendment, Natural Honey classified under ITC (HS) Code 04090000 continues to be freely exportable but remains subject to an MEP condition. The existing MEP of USD 1,400 FOB per metric ton, which was earlier valid up to 31 December 2025, has now been extended up to 31 March 2026. The notification takes immediate effect and clarifies that the export condition remains unchanged except for the extension of the validity period. Accordingly, exporters of Natural Honey must ensure that exports comply with the stipulated MEP of USD 1,400 FOB per metric ton for all shipments made until 31 March 2026. 

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce )
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)

Notification No. 52/2025-26-DGFT | Dated: 31st December, 2025

Subject: Amendment for extension of validity of Minimum Export Price (MEP) on export of Natural Honey regarding.

S.O. 6(E).In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, and in amendment of the earlier Notification No. 27/2025-26 dated 22.08.2025, the Central Government hereby extends the validity of the existing Minimum Export Price condition of Natural Honey under ITC(HS) code 04090000 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), as under, with immediate effect:–

Tariff item HS Code Item description Export Policy Existing Policy condition Revised Policy condition
04090000 Natural Honey Free Subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of US Dollar 1400 FOB per Metric Ton, till 31st December 2025. Subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of US Dollar 1400 FOB per Metric Ton, till 31st March 2026.

2. Effect of this Notification:

Minimum Export Price (MEP) on Natural Honey (exported under ITC HS Code 04090000) shall remain at US Dollar 1400 FOB per Metric Ton till 31st March 2026, with immediate effect.

[F. No. 01/91/180/879/AM08/EC/Vol.8/PartFile/e-38272]
AJAY BHADOO, Addl. Secy. & Director General of Foreign Trade

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