DGFT Amends Input Norms under SION A-1303 for Export of Di-Octyl Phthalate [Read Notification]

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued a public notice to amend the input quantity requirements for a specific export product under SION A-1303.

SIONs are guidelines that specify the standard quantity of inputs required to produce a unit of export product, essential for availing duty-free import benefits under the Advance Authorization scheme.

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What’s Been Amended

Export Product: Di-Octyl Phthalate (DOP), a commonly used PVC plasticizer

Amendment at SION A-1303, Serial No. 2:

Import Item	Existing Quantity	Amended Quantity
2-Ethylhexanol (Octanol)	0.700 kg	0.680 kg

Note: The quantity for Phthalic Anhydride (0.400 kg) remains unchanged.

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The input quantity of 2-Ethylhexanol allowed per 1 kg of DOP exported is reduced from 0.700 kg to 0.680 kg. This means exporters will be eligible to import slightly less of this raw material duty-free under the Advance Authorization.

The change is effective immediately.

To Read the full text of the Notification CLICK HERE

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