The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition applicable to Sulfadiazine API under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy).
The extension has been notified through DGFT Notification No. 40/2026-27 dated 30 September 2026.
What is Minimum Import Price (MIP)?
Minimum Import Price (MIP) is a condition under which imports of a specified product are subject to a prescribed minimum price.
In this case, the applicable MIP for Sulfadiazine API is ₹1,774 per Kg on CIF value.
Therefore, businesses importing this product should take the applicable MIP condition into consideration while planning their import transactions and assessing the relevant import documentation.
Impact on Pharmaceutical Importers
The notification is particularly relevant for businesses involved in the import of Sulfadiazine API.
Before finalising an import transaction, importers should review:
- The applicable HS classification.
- The applicable Minimum Import Price of ₹1,774 per Kg.
- The CIF value applicable to the transaction.
- The validity period of the MIP condition.
- Other terms and conditions of the earlier notification.
- Relevant DGFT import policy requirements.
Proper review of these requirements can help importers avoid compliance issues during the import process.
Conclusion
Through Notification No. 40/2026-27 dated 30 September 2026, DGFT has extended the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition on Sulfadiazine API up to 30 November 2026.
The applicable MIP remains ₹1,774 per Kg on CIF value, while the other conditions of the earlier notification continue to apply.
Importers and pharmaceutical businesses dealing with Sulfadiazine API imports should review the latest notification and ensure that their transactions are planned in accordance with the applicable DGFT import policy and MIP requirements.
DGFT Notification No. 40/2026-27 dated 30 September 2026