Executive Summary:
This public notice issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade allocates quantities for sugar exports to the European Union (EU) under the CXL quota and to the United States of America (USA) under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the period of October 2014 to September 2015. It specifies quantities, certificate of origin requirements, and reporting obligations. The notice is effective until September 30, 2015.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Quantity Allocation:**
* 10,000 metric tons of white sugar for export to the EU under CXL concessions.
* 8,424 metric tons of raw sugar at 98-degree pol for export to the USA under TRQ.
* **Export Conditions:**
* Exports of sugar (HS Code 17010000) to the EU under CXL quota and to the USA under TRQ are free, subject to conditions in Notification No. 3201520 dated 20.04.2015.
* **Certificate of Origin (EU):**
* For CXL concession sugar to the EU, a certificate of origin issued by the competent authority is required, as per European Union Regulation EC No. 8912009.
* Entries in the export authorization document (EUR and GSP) must follow specific guidelines.
* **Certificate of Origin (USA):**
* A certificate of origin, if required, for preferential sugar exports to the USA will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai.
* Existing certification requirements for sugar exports to the USA remain in effect.
* **Responsibilities:**
* The Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, will issue the Certificate of Origin.
* EUR form endorsement is handled by Customs at the Port of Shipment.
* **Reporting:**
* Reporting requirements as per Notification No. 320152020 dated 20.04.2015 must be followed.
* **Validity:**
* The allocations are valid until September 30, 2015.
Impact Analysis:
**Exporters of Sugar:**
* Impact: Sugar exporters are directly affected by the allocated export quantities to the EU and USA. They must comply with certificate of origin requirements, other certification standards, and reporting obligations.
* Action Required: Exporters must adhere to the quantity limits, obtain the necessary certificates of origin from the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, ensure EUR form endorsement by Customs, and fulfill all reporting requirements as specified in Notification No. 320152020.
**Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai:**
* Impact: Responsible for issuing certificates of origin for sugar exports to both the EU and USA.
* Action Required: Issue certificates of origin according to the guidelines provided, including the specific details required for CXL concession sugar to the EU.
**Customs at the Port of Shipment:**
* Impact: Responsible for endorsing the EUR form for sugar exports to the EU.
* Action Required: Endorse EUR forms as required for shipments of sugar to the EU under the CXL quota.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A government policy that outlines guidelines and regulations for import and export activities.
European Union (EU): An economic and political union of member states located primarily in Europe.
United States of America (USA): A country in North America, a major importer of sugar under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).
CXL Quota: A preferential quota allowing sugar exports to the European Union (EU) at reduced tariff rates.
Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ): A quota system allowing a specific quantity of a product to be imported at a reduced tariff rate, with higher tariffs applied to quantities exceeding the quota; specifically related to sugar exports to the USA.
Director General of Foreign Trade: The head of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
Notification No. 320152020: A specific notification issued by the government related to export regulations and conditions.
Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, Maharashtra: The regional authority responsible for issuing certificates of origin for sugar exports.