The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), through Trade Notice No. 12/2025-26 dated 24th September 2025, has issued guidance on the export of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol classified under HS Code 22072000, which is placed under the Restricted Authorization category. This follows DGFT Notification No. 32/2025-26, amending earlier policy conditions. 2G Ethanol refers to ethanol derived from non-food biomass sources such as agricultural residues, woody biomass, and algae, and must meet BIS 15464 standards. Exports are permitted for fuel, industrial, and other approved uses, provided exporters comply with conditions laid out in the notification, including securing authorization from DGFT, ensuring BIS compliance, obtaining certificates on feedstock origin and product quality from accredited agencies, and fulfilling destination country requirements. Certificates of origin may be issued by the State Excise Department or accredited third-party inspection agencies, with batch and invoice details clearly indicated. Consignments may also undergo checks by authorities to ensure compliance, and violations will attract action under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and applicable laws. The Trade Notice clarifies that it does not introduce new policy or procedures but is intended to help exporters understand and follow existing requirements under the amended notification and FTP provisions.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Trade Notice No. 12/2025-26-DGFT | Dated: 24th September, 2025
To,
1. All Regional Authorities of DGFT
2. All Customs Commissionerate
3. Members of Trade
Subject: Export of Second Generation (2G) Ethanol under HS Code 22072000 under Restricted Authorization – regarding.
Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 32/2025-26 dated September 24th, 2025 on the above-mentioned subject, amending Notification No. 62/2015-20 dated March 22, 2023, inserting therein an additional policy condition for export of ‘Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength’ under HS Code 22072000.
2. For ease of understanding and to facilitate exporters, the following information is provided on the process involved in export of 2G Ethanol under Restricted Authorization, as notified. Exporters are advised to refer to the relevant Notification and Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) provisions and Export Policy (Schedule-II), ITC (HS) 2022 for the binding requirements.
3. Second Generation (2G) Ethanol refers to ethanol produced from cellulosic or lignocellulosic feedstocks (e.g., agricultural residues, woody biomass, algae) that do not compete with food crops and meets BIS 15464 specifications, as defined in the Notification.
4. Exports are permitted for fuel, industrial, or other permissible uses subject to the conditions specified in the Notification, which may include:
- BIS 15464 compliance and subsequent amendments.
- Valid export authorization from DGFT.
- Relevant certificates (feedstock origin, quality tests from accredited laboratories, safety documentation) as applicable.
- Compliance with destination country requirements.
5. Certificates of origin for feedstock may be issued by the jurisdictional State Excise Department or an authorised Third Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) accredited under NABCB, as applicable. The details in such certificates should be clearly linked with the corresponding batch and invoice.
6. Exporters are informed that consignments may be subject to checks by relevant authorities to verify compliance with the Notification. Action in case of non-compliance will be as per the provisions of the FTP and applicable laws.
7. This Trade Notice is issued for the information of exporters to facilitate understanding of the existing requirements. It does not, in itself, prescribe any new policy or procedure and should be read in conjunction with the relevant DGFT Notification and FTP provisions.
This is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
24/09/2025
(ashwant Kumar Singh)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
Ph. (011) 23038755
E-mail: vashwant.singh75gov.in
(Issued from File No. 01/91/180/21/AM18/ECNo1-11/E-File/E-18994)
