Footwear QCO Deadline Pushed to July 2027 After RAI Push; R&D Imports Get Carve-Out
DPIIT and BIS extended the Leather Footwear Quality Control Order transition by a year to 31 July 2027, giving retailers runway to liquidate non-compliant inventory. R&D imports up to 4,500 pairs annually are now exempt under conditions, easing sourcing for design and sampling cycles.
DPIIT and BIS extended the Leather Footwear QCO transition deadline by one year to 31 July 2027 after RAI representations, helping retailers liquidate non-compliant stock. R&D imports up to 4,500 pairs/year now exempt under conditions.