Summary : The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued Notification No. 47/2026-27 dated 9 November 2026, amending the export policy conditions for Basmati and Non-Basmati rice falling under HSN 1006 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS) 2022. The amendment takes immediate effect and modifies Notification No. 07/2026-27 dated 10 April 2026. It has been issued under Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. Under the amended conditions, exports of Basmati and Non-Basmati rice to European Union member states and specified European countries, namely the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, are permitted subject to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection by the Export Inspection Council (EIC) or Export Inspection Agency (EIA). This requirement continues to apply to the specified destinations. However, the notification provides that the Certificate of Inspection shall not be mandatory for exports to the remaining European countries until 1 April 2027. The amendment applies to the notified ITC(HS) codes 1006 2000, 1006 3011, 1006 3019, 1006 3091, 1006 3099 and 1006 4000 for Non-Basmati rice, and 1006 3012 and 1006 3092 for Basmati rice. The amendment continues the destination-specific approach to rice export inspection requirements while extending the exemption period for other European countries. Exporters shipping to EU member states and the five specified European countries must continue obtaining the prescribed inspection certificate. Exporters shipping to other European countries may avail themselves of the exemption during the notified period. The notification is effective immediately and does not specify any separate transitional procedure.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi
Notification No. 47/2026-27-DFGT | Dated: 09 November, 2026
Subject: Amendment in Export Policy Condition under HSN 1006 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC(HS) 2022 – regarding.
S.O.(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, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment to the Notification No. 07/2026-2027 dated 10th April, 2026, with immediate effect in policy condition of sub-heading 1006 for export of rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) –
2. The Export Policy Conditions are notified under the existing entries under the following ITC(HS) Codes are amended as under:
| ITC(HS) codes | Description | Export Policy Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1006 2000 1006 3011 1006 3019 1006 3091 1006 3099 1006 4000 |
Non-Basmati Rice | (i). Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency‘.
(ii). Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries till 01.04.2027. |
| 1006 3012 1006 3092 |
Basmati Rice |
Effect of notification – The requirement for a Certificate of Inspection from EIC/EIAs for Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) exports is limited to EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Exports to other European countries are exempt from this requirement till April 01, 2027.
(Lay Agarwal)
Director General of Foreign Trade and
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India
Email: [email protected]
(Issued from File No. 01/91/171/35/AM20/EC/E-File/E-18655)
