DGFT Notifies Exportable Sodium Citrate SION under Chemical & Allied Product Group

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification regarding the Standard Input-Output Norms (SION) for the export of Sodium Citrate. This chemical, which has wide applications in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, has now been assigned specific SION under the Chemical and Allied Product group. The notification details the exact quantity of various inputs, such as citric acid and sodium hydroxide, that are permitted to be imported duty-free for the purpose of manufacturing one unit of Sodium Citrate for export. SIONs are crucial for exporters operating under the Advance Authorization Scheme, as they provide a standardized basis for claiming duty exemptions on imported raw materials. This notification streamlines the process for exporters of Sodium Citrate, providing clarity and simplifying the compliance requirements for availing export benefits.