Surat. The release of polyester FDY yarn containers that have been stuck at various ports in Gujarat for a long time has been facilitated starting today.
After the Gujarat High Court lifted the interim stay, the customs department approved the release of the containers. This decision was made during an important meeting between senior officials of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCCI) and the customs department. According to information, the Quality Control Order (QCO) applicable to polyester FDY yarn was revoked through the order number 5134(E) issued by the Government of India.
This decision was challenged by Messrs Orilon Company through Special Civil Application (SCA) number 16973/2025 in the Gujarat High Court. During the hearing of the case, the High Court imposed an interim stay on the government's order on April 6, 2026, which led to the consignments of imported yarn being held at various ports. Later, the Government of India filed Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) number 419 against this order.
After hearing the appeal, the Gujarat High Court lifted the previously imposed interim stay in its oral order, thereby removing the obstacles on polyester FDY yarn and all related by-products. Following the High Court's order, SGCCCI took immediate action in the interest of the textile industry. The chamber's president, Ashokbhai Jirawala, held an online meeting with Gujarat's Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs Pranesh Pathak, Commissioner of Customs Manish Kulhari, and Additional Commissioner Ram Vishnoi through the Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC).
It was decided in the meeting that the process of releasing the polyester FDY yarn containers and all its sub-groups that were stuck at various ports in Gujarat would commence immediately. Additionally, the customs department assured that the containers of POY yarn would also be approved and released soon. This decision is considered extremely important for the textile industry, as raw materials worth millions of rupees have been stuck at the ports for a long time, affecting production activities.
The release of the containers will ensure a smooth supply of raw materials to the industry and accelerate the production cycle. SGCCCI president Ashokbhai Jirawala expressed gratitude to senior officials of the customs department for the swift resolution of this issue, stating that this decision will prove to be a significant relief for the textile industry across Gujarat, including Surat.
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