Another Five Days for AA Holders to Convert Licence to TRQ for Domestic Sale with 5% GST Payment

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·         Extension of application window: DGFT has extended the period for eligible Advance Authorisation holders under SION E-52 to apply for one-time conversion from Advance Authorisation Scheme to TRQ.

·         Extended period: Applications can now be submitted from 03.09.2026 to 07.09.2026, both days inclusive.

·         New last date: The last date for submission is 07.09.2026.

·         Reason: The extension follows the extension of the application window under the TRQ Scheme through Public Notice No. 28/2026-2027 dated 01.09.2026.

·         Eligibility: The facility is available to eligible Advance Authorisation holders covered under SION E-52.

·         Other conditions: All terms and conditions of Public Notice No. 27/2026-2027 dated 20.08.2026, as amended by the Corrigendum dated 24.08.2026, continue to apply.

·         DGFT powers: DGFT retains the authority to amend, modify, relax or withdraw provisions of the Public Notice, subject to FTP 2023 and applicable law.

Key takeaway: Eligible SION E-52 Advance Authorisation holders have been given an additional window up to 7 September 2026 to convert their Advance Authorisations to the TRQ scheme.

[DGFT Public Notice No. 29/2026-27 dated 03 Sept 2026]

Effect of this Public Notice: An extended window from 03.09.2026 to 07.09.2026 (both days inclusive) is provided for submission of applications for one-time Conversion of eligible Advance Authorisations under SIONE-52 to TRQ, with 07.09.2026 being the last date for submission of such applications.

Subject: Extension of timeline for one-time conversion of Advance Authorisation under SION E-52 to TRQ for import of Raw Sugar.

In continuation of Public Notice No. 27/2026-2027 dated 20.08.2026 and the Corrigendum dated 24.08.2026 thereto (hereinafter "the said Public Notice"), and issued in exercise of powers conferred under Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the following:

A. Applications under Advance Authorisation

2. In view of the extension of the application window under the TRQ Scheme vide Public Notice No. 28/2026-2027 dated O 1.09.2026, an extended window from 03.09.2026 to 07.09.2026 (both days inclusive) is hereby provided for submission of applications for onetime conversion of eligible Advance Authorisations under SION E-52 to TRQ. Accordingly, the last date for submission of such applications shall be 07.09.2026.

3. Accordingly, eligible Advance Authorisation holders covered under the SION E-52 may apply for one-time conversion from Advance Authorisation Scheme to TRQ until 07.09.2026.

8. Other Conditions

i. All other terms and conditions prescribed under Public Notice No. 27/2026-2027 dated 20.08.2026, as amended by the Corrigendum dated 24.08.2026, and applicable provisions governing one-time conversion of Advance Authorisation Scheme under SION E-52 to TRQ, shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.

ii. DGFT reserves the right to amend, modify, relax or withdraw any provision of this Public Notice, as may be considered necessary, subject to the Foreign Trade Policy and applicable law.