Temporary Restriction on Import of Glufosinate and Its Salts

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Dated: 14.04.2026

Temporary Restriction on Import of Glufosinate and Its Salts

The Government of India, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Notification No. 10/2026-27 on April 13, 2026. This notification introduces a temporary amendment to the import policy for Glufosinate and its salts, which are covered under Chapter 38 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022. Below, we provide a detailed overview of the notification and its implications.

Background

The notification is issued under the authority of Section 3 and Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, along with relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. The amendment is aimed at regulating the import of Glufosinate and its salts under specific Harmonized System (HS) codes for a period of six months from the date of publication of the notification.

Key Changes in Import Policy

The notification revises the import policy and conditions for several HS codes under Chapter 38 of ITC (HS) 2022. The affected HS codes and their revised policies are as follows:

HS Code	Item Description	Existing Import Policy	Revised Import Policy	Existing Policy Condition	Revised Policy Condition
38089193	Containing bromomethane (methyl bromide) or bromochloromethane	Free	Free	Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter	a) Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter; and b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ shall be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than INR 1,154 per kg.
38089199	Other	Free	Free	Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter	a) Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter; and b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ shall be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than INR 1,154 per kg.
38089361	Goods specified in Supplementary Note 7 and 8 to this Chapter	Free	Free	Subject to a Certificate of Registration issued by the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and non-prohibition for import under the Insecticides Act, 1968	a) Subject to the same conditions as before; and b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ (Purity – Minimum 95% w/w) is restricted if the CIF value is below INR 1,289 per kg. However, import is free for CIF value of INR 1,289 or above per kg.
38089391	Other – Containing bromomethane (methyl bromide) or bromochloromethane	Free	Free	Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter	a) Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter; and b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ shall be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than INR 1,154 per kg.
38089399	Other	Free	Free	Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter	a) Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter; and b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ shall be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than INR 1,154 per kg.
38089912	Goods specified in Supplementary Note 15 and 16 to this Chapter	Free	Free	Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter	a) Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter; and b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ shall be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than INR 1,154 per kg.
38089991	Other – Containing bromomethane (methyl bromide) or bromochloromethane	Free	Free	Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter	a) Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter; and b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ shall be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than INR 1,154 per kg.
38089999	Other	Free	Free	Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter	a) Subject to Policy condition no. 07 of this Chapter; and b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ shall be restricted if the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty is less than INR 1,154 per kg.

Effect of the Notification

The notification imposes restrictions on the import of Glufosinate and its salts under the specified HS codes. Specifically:

The import of Glufosinate and its salts will be restricted if the combined CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value and anti-dumping duty, calculated on a per kilogram basis, is less than INR 1,154.
For HS code 38089361, the restriction applies if the CIF value is below INR 1,289 per kg, but imports are free for CIF values of INR 1,289 or above per kg.
These restrictions will remain in effect for six months from the date of publication of the notification.

Implications for Importers

Compliance with Revised Policy Conditions: Importers dealing with Glufosinate and its salts must ensure that the combined CIF value and anti-dumping duty meet the minimum threshold of INR 1,154 per kg (or INR 1,289 per kg for HS code 38089361).
Certificate of Registration: For certain HS codes, imports will require a Certificate of Registration issued by the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Temporary Nature of Restrictions: The restrictions are temporary and will be reviewed after six months from the date of publication of the notification.

Conclusion

This notification reflects the Government of India’s efforts to regulate the import of specific chemical substances to ensure compliance with policy conditions and safeguard domestic industries. Importers are advised to carefully review the revised import policies and conditions to ensure adherence and avoid disruptions in their operations.

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