## Report on Public Notice Regarding Additional Raw Sugar Export Allocation to the USA under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Public Notice issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, dated November 23, 2021. This notice amends existing policy by allocating an additional quantity of 303 MT of raw sugar for export to the USA under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) scheme for the fiscal year 2021 (October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021). The key finding is that this amendment increases the total allowable export of raw sugar to the USA under TRQ to 8727 MT for the specified period.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of Public Notice No. 39/2015-2020, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on November 23, 2021. The analysis is based solely on the content of the provided text, focusing on the impact of the allocation of additional raw sugar to the USA for export.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This Public Notice is an **Amendment** to the existing Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, specifically addressing the export of raw sugar to the USA under TRQ for fiscal year 2021.
* **Core Objective(s):** To allocate an additional quantity of raw sugar for export to the USA under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) scheme.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This specific amendment likely addresses the need to increase the export quantity of raw sugar to the USA to meet demand within the TRQ framework. The rationale is explicitly stated as allocation of an "additional quantity" of 303 MT of raw sugar for export. There may be a desire to improve trade relations, fulfill existing agreements, or take advantage of market opportunities within the TRQ framework.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This Public Notice acts as an amendment, and the following reflects the changes introduced by the amendment text:
* **Part of the Original Policy Being Changed:** This Public Notice amends the export quantities originally set forth under Public Notice No. 33/2015-2020 dated 18.12.2020.
* **New Rule/Provision:** An additional quantity of 303 MT of raw sugar is allocated for export to the USA under the TRQ for the fiscal year 2021 (October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021).
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The total quantity of raw sugar that can be exported to the USA under the TRQ for the fiscal year 2021 increases from 8424 MT to 8727 MT (8424+303). This change provides exporters with the opportunity to ship a larger volume of raw sugar to the US market under the TRQ.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Indian raw sugar exporters:** These entities are directly affected by the increased export quota.
* **The US sugar market:** Increased supply under the TRQ may have an impact on pricing and availability.
* **Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):** The responsible body for implementing and overseeing the TRQ scheme.
* **Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai:** Responsible for issuing Certificate of Origin.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is responsible for implementing this amendment. The Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, is responsible for issuing the Certificate of Origin, if required.
* **Timelines/procedures:** The increased allocation is valid until December 31, 2021. Exporters must adhere to the conditions notified in Notification No. 32/2015-2020 dated 20.04.2015, and continue to follow the reporting requirements as per Public Notice No. 33/2015-2020 dated 18.12.2020.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this amendment is to facilitate the export of an additional 303 MT of raw sugar to the USA under the TRQ scheme. The potential impact of the amendment includes:
* Increased export revenue for Indian sugar exporters.
* Greater market access for Indian raw sugar in the US market within the TRQ limitations.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Public Notice issued by the DGFT allocates an additional 303 MT of raw sugar for export to the USA under the TRQ scheme for the fiscal year 2021. This amendment increases the total exportable quantity to 8727 MT and provides an opportunity for Indian exporters to increase their sales in the US market. Compliance with existing regulations and reporting requirements remains crucial for successful implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the notification.
Fiscal Year 2021: Financial year relevant to the policy, spanning from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A trade policy under which the Director General of Foreign Trade is conferred powers.
Director General of Foreign Trade: The authority allocating additional quantity of raw sugar for export.
USA: United States of America, the destination for the export of raw sugar under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).
Tariff Rate Quota TRQ: A quota system under which a specific quantity of a product can be imported at a reduced tariff rate.
Public Notice No. 33/2015-20: A public notice dated 18.12.2020 related to the allocated quantity of sugar for export. Also contains reporting requirements.
Notification No. 3/2015-20: A notification dated 20.04.2015 containing restrictions on the export of sugar.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-officio Additional Secretary.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Location of the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, responsible for issuing Certificate of Origin.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: Parent ministry of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Department of Commerce: Department under which the Directorate General of Foreign Trade operates.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 23rd November, 2021
No. 39 /2015-2020
Subject: Allocation of additional quantity of 303 MT for export of raw sugar to USA under Tariff
Rate Quota (TRQ) for the Fiscal Year 2021.
F. No. 01/91/180/879/AM08/EC/Vol. VIII.—In exercise of the powers conferred under
Paragraphs 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby
allocates an additional quantity of 303 MT raw sugar for export under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) to USA for
the fiscal year 2021 (October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021). With this additional allocation, quantity for
export of sugar to USA under TRQ for the fiscal year 2021 would be as under: -
Quantity of sugar allocated
Public Notice No. & Date
(MT)
Quantity allocated under Public Notice No. 33/2015-20 dated 18.12.2020 8424
Additional Quantity Allocated 303
Total Quantity Allocated 8727[भाग I—खण् ड 1] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
2. Export of sugar (HS Code 17010000) to USA under TRQ is ‘Free’ subject to the conditions notified in
the ‘Nature of Restrictions’ in Notification No. 3/2015-20 dated 20.04.2015. The reporting requirement as
per Public Notice No. 33/2015-20 dated 18.12.2020 would continue to be followed.
3. Certificate of Origin, if required, for export of preferential sugar to USA, shall be issued by Additional
Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai. Other certification requirement, if any, prescribed specifically
for export of sugar to USA would continue to be followed.
4. Effect of this Public Notice:
Additional quantity of 303 MT of raw sugar, for export to USA, under TRQ, upto 31.12.2021, has
been notified.
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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