Notification No. 47/2025-26, Dated 04-11-2025
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification amending Policy Condition 3 of Chapter 44 of Schedule-II (Export Policy), ITC (HS) 2022, governing export of Red Sanders, a species protected under CITES and classified as endangered.
1. Export Now Restricted to Authorisation Requirement
The amendment restricts the export of:
- Red Sanders wood in log form, and
- Roots of cultivation origin obtained from private land
Exports of these items are now permitted only under a Restricted Export Authorisation, instead of free or open export.
2. Mandatory Documentation and Verification
Applications for Export Authorisation must include:
- Certificate from the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF)
- Confirmation of legal origin of stocks
- Physical verification of the quantity and storage location
All cases will be considered on merits and are subject to:
- Compliance with CITES requirements
- Annual export quotas fixed by MoEF&CC, based on Non-Detriment Findings (NDF) studies
- Other prescribed regulatory conditions
3. Digital Monitoring and Sustainability Controls
State Governments have been instructed to:
- Create digital platforms with geo-referenced plantation sites
- Develop Management Information Systems (MIS) to track stock movement and monitoring
- Prepare Management and Harvest Plans within working plan guidelines to ensure sustainable and responsible harvesting
4. Key Takeaway
Exports of Red Sanders will now undergo tighter scrutiny with mandatory authorisations, scientific verification, and digital monitoring, balancing trade facilitation with biodiversity and environmental safeguards.
