Notification No. 42/2025-26, Dated 14-10-2025
1. Introduction
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification amending the export policy under Chapter 2, Schedule II of the ITC (HS) 2022. The amendment introduces a new Export Policy Condition 9, aimed at ensuring compliance with payment obligations towards the Meat Export Development Fund (MEDF).
2. New Export Policy Condition
Under the newly inserted Condition 9, the export of chilled or frozen meat will be allowed only upon submission of proof of remittance to the Meat Export Development Fund (MEDF). The MEDF is operated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which regulates and promotes meat exports from India.
3. Products Covered
This condition specifically applies to:
- Boneless meat of bovine animals, and
- Edible offal of bovine animals, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen.
These items are classified under the following HS Codes:
- 0201 – Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled
- 0202 – Meat of bovine animals, frozen
- 0206 – Edible offal of bovine animals, fresh, chilled, or frozen
4. Implementation Timeline
To facilitate a smooth transition for exporters, the DGFT has provided a transition period before the condition becomes effective. The revised policy will come into effect from 29th October 2025, after which compliance with the remittance proof requirement will be mandatory for all relevant exports.
5. Objective of the Amendment
The inclusion of this condition aims to:
- Strengthen the accountability and traceability of meat export transactions.
- Ensure consistent contribution to the Meat Export Development Fund for industry growth and export promotion.
- Enhance regulatory oversight by APEDA over export operations in the bovine meat sector.
