DGFT Notifies Addition of Darranga LCS as Food Import Entry Point

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued Notification No. 03/2025-26 dated 2nd April 2025, officially including Land Customs Station (LCS) Darranga in Assam as an authorized Food Import Entry Point under Appendix-V of Schedule-I of ITC (HS), 2022.

Legal Authority:

This amendment is issued under the powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, in accordance with Paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.

Key Amendment Highlights:

Updated List of Food Import Entry Points:

The total number of authorized food import entry points has now increased from 161 to 162, as notified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
This includes:
- 28 Sea Ports
- 16 Airports
- 33 Land Customs Stations (LCSs) (previously 32)
- 85 Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and SEZs

Newly Added Entry:

Sl. No.	Port Name	Port Code	State	Authorized Officer
33	LCS Darranga	INDRGB	Assam	Superintendent/Inspector/Examiner/Appraiser

Effect of the Notification:

LCS Darranga is now officially recognized in List “A” of Appendix-V, aligning India’s import policy with the latest FSSAI notifications.
This change facilitates improved regulatory monitoring of food imports and expands accessibility for stakeholders in the northeast region.
The notification amends the General Notes Regarding Import Policy under Schedule-I of ITC (HS), 2022, ensuring synchronization with FSSAI’s latest updates, including the notification dated 03.09.2024.

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