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The Central Government amends the export policy for Agarwood oil and Agarwood chips. The amendment permits the export of these products from the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati. Exporters must follow all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for these shipments. This change adds the Guwahati airport to the list of authorized ports for Agarwood exports. The policy remains unchanged for other specified ports and CITES permit requirements.
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Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-II, Section – 3 Sub Section (ii)
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Notification No. 46/2026
Dated: October 30, 2026
Subject: - Amendment in Export Policy of Agarwood under Chapter 12, Schedule – 2 ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2022
S.O. (E). — In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Central Government hereby makes following amendments in Note – 3 of Export Licensing Notes of Chapter 12, Schedule – 2 ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2022:
| Export Licensing Notes | Existing Entry | Revised Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Note – 3 | - i. However, in respect of CITES species, a CITES permit of export shall be required. |
Effect of this Notification: The Export of Agarwood oil and Agarwood chips (and allied products) has been permitted from LGBI (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International) Airport, Guwahati, subject to all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
(Lav Agarwal)
Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Government of India
E-mail: dgft@nic.in
[F.No - 01/91/180/60/AM-21/EC/Agarwood-Part 1/E-29248]
