This public notice amends Appendix 2Y of the Foreign Trade...

This public notice amends Appendix 2Y of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to exempt goods imported under Advance Authorisation, EOU, and SEZ schemes from mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by certain ministries/departments, when such goods are utilized/consumed in the manufacture of export products. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has been added to the list of exempted ministries/departments under Appendix 2Y, enabling imports of inputs subjected to QCOs issued by this ministry for use in export production. This amendment provides relief to exporters by allowing duty-free import of inputs required for manufacturing export goods, even if those inputs are covered under domestic quality control regulations.