The notification amends the export policy for Baryte (Natural Barium Sulphate) by shifting high-grade baryte into the ‘Restricted’ category. The Grade A (specific gravity ≥ 4.2) and Grade B (specific gravity between 4.10–4.20), which were previously freely exportable, now require prior authorisation or licensing from DGFT. However, Grade CDW (specific gravity < 4.0) continues to remain freely exportable without any licensing requirement. It applies across various forms of baryte, including lumps, powder, and other variants.