DGFT Revises Sulfadiazine API Import Policy

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the import policy for Sulfadiazine API under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I. The notification takes effect immediately under powers granted by the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.

Under the new rule, imports of Sulfadiazine API with a CIF value below Rs. 1,774 per kg are now classified as ‘Restricted’ until 30th September 2026. The Modified Import Policy (MIP) applies unless specific exemptions exist.

Exemptions cover Advance Authorization holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), provided the API is not sold in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).

This amendment balances domestic supply control while supporting export-focused and SEZ operations. The notification has been issued with approval from the Minister of Commerce & Industry.