DGFT public notice 14/2026-27 · 01 Jun 2026
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Fixation of Six New Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) at SION No. A-3702, A-3703, A-3704, A-3705, A-3706 & A-3707 under "Chemical and Allied Product" (Product Code-'A')
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Check the official recordThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade has introduced six new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) under the 'Chemical and Allied Product' category, specifically numbered A-3702 through A-3707. These norms define the permissible quantities of import items required for the production of specific export products, including Artemether, Artesunate, Dihydro Artemisinin, and various dosages of Doxycycline Hyclate DR Tablets. This update enables Regional Authorities to issue Advance Authorisations directly for these products without requiring case-by-case referrals to the Norms Committee, thereby streamlining the approval process and ensuring consistency in regulatory decision-making.
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(TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY (PART-I (SECTION-1)
Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Public Notice No. 14/2026-27 New Delhi, Dated 01, June, 2026
Subject: Fixation of Six New Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) at SION No. A-3702, A-3703, A-3704, A-3705, A-3706 & A-3707 under "Chemical and Allied Product" (Product Code-‘A’).
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy-2023 as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the six new SIONs with Serial Numbers A-3702, A-3703, A-3704, A-3705, A-3706 & A-3707. These new entries shall be as under:-
| SION No. | Export Product | Qty. | Sl.No. | Import item | Qty. allowed. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-3702 | Artemether PH.I/ USP | 1 kg. | 1 | Artemisinin | 1.04 kg. |
| 2 | Trimethyl Ortho Acetate | 0.50 kg. | |||
| A-3703 | Artesunate PH.I | 1 kg. | 1 | Artemisinin | 0.80 kg. |
| A-3704 | Dihydro Artemisinin | 1 kg. | 1 | Artemisinin | 0.92 kg. |
| A-3705 | Doxycycline Hyclate DR Tablets USP 100 mg | 1 Number Tablet | 1 | Doxycycline Hyclate USP | 117.72 mg. |
| A-3706 | Doxycycline Hyclate DR Tablets USP 150 mg | 1 Number Tablet | 1 | Doxycycline Hyclate USP | 176.58 mg. |
| A-3707 | Doxycycline Hyclate DR Tablets USP 200 mg | 1 Number Tablet | 1 | Doxycycline Hyclate USP | 235.44 mg. |
Effect of the Public Notice: Six new SIONs for export products under Chemical & Allied Product Group ‘A’ are being notified to enable Regional Authorities (RAs) to issue Advance Authorisations directly, eliminating the need for case-by-case referrals to the Norms Committee. This will expedite approval and ensure greater uniformity in decision making.
(Lav Agarwal) Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India e-mail: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/82/0026/AM-26/DES-III)
