Baryte Natural Barium Sulphate Export Policy Amended
Summary
India DGFT Notification 12/2026-27, dated 17 April 2026, amends the export policy for Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate) by placing Grade A (Specific Gravity ≥ 4.2) and Grade B (Specific Gravity 4.10–4.20) under the 'Restricted' category, requiring authorisation/licensing from DGFT. Grade CDW baryte (Specific Gravity < 4.0) remains freely exportable. Exporters of Grade A and Grade B baryte must now comply with restricted-category procedures.
“Export of Grade A and Grade B baryte shall be subject to authorisation/licensing by DGFT, in accordance with the procedure already followed for items falling under "Restricted" category.”
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What changed
The notification amends India's export policy for Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate) by changing the classification of Grade A and Grade B from 'Free' to 'Restricted', meaning exports of these grades now require DGFT authorisation and licensing. Grade CDW remains in the 'Free' category without restrictions.
Exporters and mining companies dealing in Grade A or Grade B baryte must obtain DGFT authorisation before shipment. Companies should review their baryte product grades and establish licensing procedures consistent with DGFT's restricted-category requirements.
What to do next
- Export of Grade A and Grade B baryte shall be subject to authorisation/licensing by DGFT, in accordance with the procedure already followed for items falling under "Restricted" category.
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Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Notification No. 12 /2026-27
New Delhi, Dated: 17 April, 2026
Subject: Amendment in export policy of Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate) – regarding.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and paragraph 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the export policy conditions relating to Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate):
- The export policy of Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate) shall be regulated grade-wise as under:
| ITC/HS Code | Item / description | Existing Policy | Revised policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25111010 | Natural barium sulphate (barytes): lumps |
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| 25111020 | Natural barium sulphate (barytes): powder |
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| 25111090 | Natural barium sulphate (barytes): other |
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Export of Grade A and Grade B baryte shall be subject to authorisation/licensing by DGFT, in accordance with the procedure already followed for items falling under “Restricted” category.
Grade CDW baryte shall continue to remain freely exportable.
Effect of this Notification: Export policy of Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate) is amended on a grade-wise basis by placing Grade A and Grade B under Restricted category and retaining Grade CDW under Free category.
(Lav Agarwal)
Director General of Foreign Trade
& ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India
E-mail: dgft@nic.in
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