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EU Allocates 5,841 MT Sugar Export Quota for India in 2026-27

What changed

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced that the European Union has allocated a quota of 5,841 metric tonnes of sugar for export from India under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the year 2026-27. This allocation is effective from October 2026 to September 2027.

Why it matters for shipments

This allocation under TRQ means that Indian exporters can ship a specific quantity of sugar to the EU at reduced tariff rates. Exporters involved in sugar trade should be aware of this opportunity as it can affect pricing and competitiveness in the EU market. However, the specific details of how this allocation impacts individual exporters or the necessary compliance steps are not fully detailed in the notice.

What to do next

1) Open the official notice
2) Check whether your CTH, documents or policy line is touched
3) Ask Neo's CHA before changing Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill practice

View the official notification