DGFT Reissues Hot Dipped Galvanised Tension Bar/ Gate Rods/ Truss Rods/ Drop Rods SION with Immediate Effect

DGFT Reinstates and Amends SION C-676 for Export of Galvanised Steel Products

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has reinstated and amended Standard Input Output Norms (SION) C-676 with immediate effect.

The updated SION pertains to the export of “Hot Dipped Galvanised Tension Bar / Gate Rods / Truss Rods / Drop Rods.”

This reinstatement defines and rationalizes the input-output norms applicable for duty-free import of raw materials used in the manufacture of these galvanised steel products meant for export, under the Duty Exemption Scheme.

The move ensures clarity and continuity for exporters in the engineering and steel fabrication sectors, aligning input consumption standards with current production practices and export requirements.

 

[DGFT Public Notice No. 27/2025-26 dated 22 October, 2025]

Effect of this Public Notice: Standard Input Output Norms (SION) C-676 for export of "HOT DIPPED GALVANISED TENSION BAR/ GATE RODS/ TRUSS RODS/ DROP RODS" is reinstated and amended as above with immediate effect.

Subject: Reinstatement and amendment in Standard Input Output Norms (SION} C676 for export of "HOT DIPPED GALVANISED TENSION BAR/ GATE RODS/ TRUSS RODS/ DROP RODS".

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby reinstates and amends the suspended Standard Input Output Norms (SION) C676 for export of "HOT DIPPED GALVANISED TENSION BAR/ GATE RODS/ TRUSS RODS/ DROP RODS" as under:

SI No

Item of Export

Quantity

Item of Import

Wastage To Be Allowed

SION C676

HOT DIPPED GALVANISED TENSION BAR/ GATE RODS/ TRUSS RODS/DROP RODS

1000 KGS

RE- ROLLABLE SCRAP OF USABLE SCRAP/BILLET CUTTINGS

1.10 KG/KG OF NET WEIGHT OF UNGALVANIZED TENSION BAR/GATE RODS/TRUSS RODS/DROP IN THE EXPORT PRODUCT.

 

 

 

OR

MS BILLETS/BLOOMS

1..05 KG/KG ON THE NET WEIGHT OF UNGALVANIZED TENSION BAR/GATE RODS/TRUSS RODS/DROP IN THE EXPORT PRODUCT.

 

 

 

OR

NON-ALLOY STEEL WIRE RODS

1.03 KG//KG ON THE NET WEIGHT OF UNGALVANIZED TENSION BAR/GATE RODS/TRUSS RODS/DROP IN THE EXPORT PRODUCT

 

 

 

ZINC WITH PURITY OF 99.99%

0.03 KG/KG WEIGHT OF STEEL CONTENT IN EXPORT PRODUCT

(Issued from File No.-01/81/171/00014/AM24-25/DES-ll)