India Exempts Imports of Chemicals for Manufacturing of Goods to be Exported

India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified regarding the application of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on imported goods on June 6, 2024. DGFT has previously exempted certain companies from QCOs notified by listed ministries/ departments for goods imported for the manufacture of products intended for exports. The latest notification now adds the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) as one of the listed departments.