Certificate of Inspection for Rice Exports to European Countries
DGFT Relaxes Certificate of Inspection Requirements for Rice Exports to European Countries – Notification No. 47/2026-27 dated November 9, 2026.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), through Notification No. 47/2026-27 dated November 9, 2026, has amended the export policy conditions applicable to rice falling under ITC (HS) Code 1006 of Schedule-II (Export Policy) under ITC (HS) 2022.
The amendment modifies the conditions prescribed under Notification No. 07/2026-2027 dated April 10, 2026, with immediate effect.
Revised Export Policy Conditions
Under the revised provisions, the requirement for a Certificate of Inspection issued by the Export Inspection Council (EIC) or Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs) has been clarified for exports of Basmati and Non-Basmati rice to European destinations.
The revised conditions are summarised below:
1. Exports to specified European destinations
Exports of rice covered under the relevant ITC (HS) codes to the following destinations shall be permitted subject to obtaining a Certificate of Inspection from the Export Inspection Council or Export Inspection Agency:
- European Union (EU) Member States
- United Kingdom
- Iceland
- Liechtenstein
- Norway
- Switzerland
2. Exports to other European countries
For exports of Basmati and Non-Basmati rice to European countries other than those specified above, the Certificate of Inspection requirement shall remain non-mandatory up to April 1, 2027.
ITC (HS) Codes Covered
The amendment covers the following rice export classifications:
| Category | ITC (HS) Codes |
|---|---|
| Non-Basmati Rice | 1006 2000, 1006 3011, 1006 3019, 1006 3091, 1006 3099 and 1006 4000 |
| Basmati Rice | 1006 3012 and 1006 3092 |
Effective Date and Implications
The revised export policy conditions have come into force with immediate effect from November 9, 2026.
Accordingly, exporters of Basmati and Non-Basmati rice must obtain the prescribed Certificate of Inspection when exporting to EU Member States, the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. For other European destinations, this certification requirement will continue to be relaxed until April 1, 2027.
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