🔔 NotificationBIS ISI🇮🇳 For Indian Market
BIS QCO amendment for footwear made from leather and other materials
Accredify Summary
Extends certain footwear QCO exemptions up to 31 July 2027 and permits limited R&D imports subject to conditions.
What Changed
- Affected sector: footwear brands, leather product manufacturers, importers and R&D teams.
- Check whether commercial stock and R&D samples are being treated separately.
- R&D imports must not be sold and must follow marking, record and disposal conditions.
Accredify View
Practical impact: Footwear businesses get more time for selected exemptions, but commercial sale still needs careful BIS planning.
Recommended action: Check product category, intended use and import quantity before dispatch.
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