Through Notification S.O. 1125(E) dated 2 March 2026, the Government of India introduced the Furniture (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2026, amending the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (QCO 2025).
Content of the amendment
The amendment adds two new provisos to Paragraph 2 of the QCO 2025:
The QCO does not apply to shipments where the Bill of Lading (BoL) was issued before the entry into force, provided that the Bill of Entry (BoE) is dated within 180 days from the implementation date.
The QCO does not apply to goods covered by a Purchase Order (PO) issued before the entry into force, provided that both the BoL and the BoE are dated within 180 days from the entry into force.
In addition, the importer must submit to BIS—within 7 days of customs clearance—a copy of:
Purchase Order (PO)
Bill of Lading (BoL)
Bill of Entry (BoE)
supporting documentation on company letterhead, signed by an authorised representative
Operational implications
The amendment:
safeguards shipments already covered by existing contracts
introduces a 180-day transitional window
establishes a formal documentation obligation towards BIS
For EU and Italian operators in the furniture sector, it is essential to verify contractual dates and customs documentation to avoid disputes or challenges.
Official source Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3(ii), S.O. 1125(E), 2 March 2026