MIP of ATS-8 US$111 per Kg to Extended by Two More Months to 30 Nov, 2026

Ø Drug Intermediate Used to Manufacture Atorvastatin Containing Statin to Control Cholesterol

Ø Order issued by Minister himself to support 15% high price in India compared to China by Auropharma, Cipla and Others

[DGFT Notification No. 39/2026-27 dated 30^th Sept 2026]

Effect of the Notification: Minimum Import Price (MIP) @ USO $ 111 per Kg on Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value, imposed on import of ATS-8 {(4R-Cis)- 1,1-Dimethylethyl-6- cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-3- dioxane-4-acetate} under ITC (HS) Codes 29329990, 29339990, 29333990, 29321990, 29349990, 29420090, 29189990, 29159099, 29163990 and 29225090 has been extended for the perio up to 30.11.2026.

Subject: Extension of Minimum Import Price (MIP) Condition of specific items covered under Chapter 29 of ITC HS, 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy) regarding.

S.0. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby extends the Minimum Import (MIP) condition imposed vide Notification No. 30/2025-26 dated 18.09.2025 on specific items covered under Chapter 29 of ITC HS, 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy), for a period up to 30.11.2026 with all other terms and conditions of the above said notification remaining the same.

This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry.