Import prohibition of human embryos now anchored to assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy regulation, restricting cross-border importation. Importation of human embryos under ITC(HS) 05119999 is declared Prohibited; the prior research-based exception under Department of Health Research guidelines is withdrawn and imports are now barred in accordance with the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, pursuant to powers exercised under the Foreign Trade (D&R) Act and the Foreign Trade Policy.