Ministry of Steel, vide Order dated 13th January 2026 has informed that Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2025 was issued by Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with effective date of implementation as specified. Subsequently, work related to Iron and Steel products falling under Chapter 72 (4 HSN Codes) and Chapter 73 (250 HSN Codes) has been transferred by DPIIT to Ministry of Steel. In view of representations, the consignments having inward entry date between 1st November 2025 to 12th January 2026 have been exempted from quality control order. The officers under your jurisdiction be sensitised accordingly..