The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on August 20, 2026, issued notification on Modalities for Application and Distribution of TRQ for Import of 10 Lakh MT of Raw Sugar and one-time conversion from Advance Authorisation (AA) Scheme to Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Scheme.
DGFT has prescribed the modalities for allocation of 10 lakh MT Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for import of Raw Sugar. Applications are invited online from millers and refiners having their own functional refining capacity from August 21, 2026 to August 28, 2026 through the DGFT Import Management System – TRQ module.
Applicants must submit a self-declaration of refining capacity along with supporting evidence, such as a Consent to Operate issued by the State Pollution Control Board. Misdeclaration may result in suspension of IEC and penal action under the FT(D&R) Act, 1992. Preference will be given to applicants undertaking to complete imports by October 15, 2026.
The Exim Facilitation Committee (EFC) will assess applications based on factors including refining capacity, quantity requested and past import history. After allocation, TRQ holders must submit details of the Letter(s) of Credit or confirmed contracts to DGFT within 15 days of obtaining the TRQ authorisation through an amendment application.
[Notification No. 27/2026-2027]
