Allocation of quantity 5841 MT raw refined Sugar by EU for export from India under TRQ for the year 2022 23 and allocation of quantity 8606 MTRV raw cane sugar by USA for export from India under TRQ scheme for US fiscal year 2023 regarding

## Report on Public Notice Regarding Sugar Export under TRQ Scheme **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes Public Notice No. 36/2015-2020, dated November 16, 2022, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which allocates specific quantities of sugar for export to the European Union (EU) and the United States of America (USA) under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) scheme. This notice allocates 5841 MT of raw/refined sugar for export to the EU for the year 2022-23 and 8606 MTRV of raw cane sugar for export to the USA for the US fiscal year 2023. The report details the key provisions, stakeholders, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes of this notification, focusing on the procedures and requirements for eligible exporters. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of Public Notice No. 36/2015-2020, dated November 16, 2022, concerning the allocation of sugar export quotas to the EU and USA under the TRQ scheme. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the public notice. **3. Policy Overview:** * This public notice appears to be related to, and issued under the framework of, the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. * **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective of this notice is to allocate specific quantities of sugar for export to the EU and USA under the existing TRQ scheme for the specified periods. **4. Background and Rationale:** * This notice is likely issued to operationalize the export of sugar under the TRQ scheme. It seems the TRQ scheme is pre-existing and provides preferential access to the EU and USA markets for specific quantities of sugar from India. This allocation likely facilitates trade agreements and provides Indian exporters with opportunities to access these markets under favorable tariff conditions. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This public notice is not an amendment but rather a specific allocation under an existing policy (Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020). The key provisions include: * **Quota Allocation:** Allocation of 5841 MT of raw/refined sugar to the EU for export under TRQ for the year 2022-23. * **Quota Allocation:** Allocation of 8606 MTRV of raw cane sugar to the USA for export under TRQ for the US fiscal year 2023. * **Export Eligibility:** Export of sugar (HS Code 17010000) to the USA and EU under TRQ is permitted, subject to conditions notified in Notification No. 32/2015-20 dated 20.04.2015. * **Certificate of Origin:** The Additional Director General of Foreign Trade (ADGFT), Mumbai, will issue the Certificate of Origin (if required) for preferential export of sugar to the USA and EU based on the recommendations of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). * **Compliance:** Exporters must comply with any other specific certification requirements prescribed for sugar exports to the USA and EU. * **Implementing Agency:** APEDA, New Delhi, is designated as the implementing agency for the export of TRQ items to the EU and USA. * **Reporting Requirement:** Compliance with the reporting requirements as notified vide Notification No. 32/2015-2020 dated 20.04.2015 read with Notification No. 20 dated 07.09.2015 is required. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Indian sugar exporters who intend to export sugar to the EU and USA under the TRQ scheme. * APEDA, which is responsible for administering the quota. * ADGFT, Mumbai, which is responsible for issuing Certificates of Origin. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** DGFT, APEDA, and ADGFT, Mumbai. * **Timelines:** The allocation is valid for the year 2022-23 for the EU quota and the US fiscal year 2023 for the USA quota (implicitly from 01.10.2022 to 30.09.2023 as mentioned in point 6 of the notice). * **Procedures:** Exporters must obtain recommendations from APEDA regarding entity and quantity eligibility to secure a Certificate of Origin from ADGFT, Mumbai (if required). Exporters are also required to adhere to the reporting requirements as specified in the mentioned notifications. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcomes of this notice are: * Facilitate and regulate the export of sugar to the EU and USA under the TRQ scheme. * Enable Indian sugar exporters to access preferential tariff rates in the EU and USA markets for the specified quantities. * Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting requirements related to sugar exports. * Assist in orderly export of allocated quotas of sugar to the EU and USA. **9. Conclusion:** Public Notice No. 36/2015-2020 is a critical operational directive for Indian sugar exporters seeking to utilize the TRQ scheme for exports to the EU and USA. It provides specific quota allocations and outlines the necessary procedures and requirements for participation. Adherence to these provisions is essential for exporters to benefit from the preferential access to these key international markets. This notification helps to achieve the objectives of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 regarding sugar exports.

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