DPIIT eases footwear QCO: 4,500 pairs/year R&D import window, compliance relief extended to July 2027
DPIIT amended the footwear Quality Control Order to let manufacturers import up to 4,500 pairs annually for R&D and non-commercial use, marked 'Not for Sale'. BIS compliance exemption pushed out by a year to July 31, 2027, giving brands more runway on innovation and export competitiveness.
DPIIT amended footwear Quality Control Order allowing manufacturers to import up to 4,500 pairs annually for R&D and non-commercial use, marked 'Not for Sale'. Compliance exemption deadline extended one year to July 31, 2027, aiding innovation and export competitiveness.