Import policy for Penicillins, 6-APA and Amoxicillin amended to impose minimum CIF thresholds making lower-priced imports restricted for one year.

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....Amendment prescribes minimum import prices for specified antibiotic intermediates and classifies imports below those CIF thresholds as 'Restricted', thereby changing their import status. For Penicillin G-potassium imports under the relevant ITC (HS) code, CIF below INR 2,216/kg is restricted; for Amoxicillin Trihydrate, CIF below INR 2,733/kg is restricted; for 6-APA, CIF below INR 3,405/kg is restricted. The minimum import price exceptions apply to 100% EOUs, SEZ units and imports under the Advance Authorization Scheme provided the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area. The restrictions are effective immediately for one year.....