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Published on: 12 February 2026

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

ORDER – New Delhi, 12th February 2026

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, and being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest, hereby grants exemption for import of goods covered under specified Quality Control Orders.

The exemption applies to consignments where the Bill of Lading indicates shipment prior to the date of implementation of the respective Quality Control Orders and the Bill of Entry is filed on or before 180 days from the date of implementation of such Orders.

Quality Control Orders Covered under this Exemption

  • Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (QCO), 2025
  • Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending (QCO), 2025
  • Flashlight (QCO), 2025
  • Hinges (QCO), 2025
  • Electric Fence Energizers (QCO), 2024
  • Air Coolers and Air Filters (QCO), 2025
  • Electrical Appliances for Domestic Clothes Washing (QCO), 2024
  • Electrical Appliances for Skin or Hair Care (QCO), 2023
  • Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (QCO), 2023
  • Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (QCO), 2024
  • Wood Based Boards (QCO), 2024
  • Resin Treated Compressed Wood Laminates (QCO), 2024
  • Copper Products (QCO), 2024
  • Self-Contained Drinking Water Cooler (QCO), 2023
  • V-Belt (QCO), 2024
  • Water Meters and Accessories (QCO), 2023
  • Electrical Appliances for Kitchen (QCO), 2023
  • Electrical Appliances Fans (QCO), 2023
  • Gypsum Based Building Materials (QCO), 2024
  • Asbestos or Fibre Cement Based Products (QCO), 2024
  • Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (QCO), 2024
  • Footwear made from All Rubber and Polymeric Materials (QCO), 2024
  • Electrical Accessories (QCO), 2023
  • Laboratory Glassware (QCO), 2023
  • Bottled Water Dispenser (QCO), 2024

Conditions of Exemption

  • Importer shall submit a copy of Bill of Lading and Bill of Entry along with supporting documents to the Bureau within seven days of clearance.
  • Documents must be submitted on the importer’s official letterhead, duly signed by the authorised signatory.
  • This notification comes into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Official Gazette Document

Official Gazette Notification issued by DPIIT

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