India Lifts Export Ban on Broken Rice with Effect from 7th March 2025

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Notification No. 61/2024-25, dated March 7, 2025, amending the export policy for broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00. Under this amendment, the export restriction on broken rice has been lifted, changing its classification from “Prohibited” to “Free.” The change comes into effect immediately, allowing exporters to resume shipments without restrictions.

The decision is made under the authority of Section 3 and Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, in conjunction with the Foreign Trade Policy. The move signifies a shift in India’s trade approach, potentially driven by improved domestic supply conditions or a strategic decision to enhance exports amid global demand. This change may impact both domestic and international rice markets, as India is one of the largest rice exporters globally.

Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

Notification No. 61/2024-25 – DGFT | Dated: 7th March, 2025

Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Broken Rice under HS code 1006 40 00

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, as amended time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the Export Policy of Broken Rice under ITC (HS) Code 1006 40 00 of Chapter 10 of Schedule-II(Export Policy) of the ITC (HS) 2022, with immediate effect as under :-

Effect of the Notification: Export policy of Broken Rice has been amended from ‘Prohibited’ to ‘Free’ with immediate effect.

(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Government of India
E-mail: dgft@nic.in

(Issued from F. No. 01/91/171/35/AM20/E-File/Part-1 /E-19680)