Date: 2022-06-30Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Amendment in Export Policy of items under HS Codes 27101241, 27101242, 27101243, 27101244, 27101249, 27101941, 27101944 and 27101949 of Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy.
## Report on Amendment to Export Policy of Specific Petroleum Products
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to the export policy for specific items under HS Codes 27101241, 27101242, 27101243, 27101244, 27101249, 27101941, 27101944, and 27101949, pertaining to certain motor gasoline and gas oil/oil products. The amendment introduces a policy condition requiring exporters to provide a self-declaration to customs authorities and supply a portion of the exported quantity to the domestic market during the current financial year. This measure aims to bolster domestic supply while allowing for exports under specific conditions. The Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is the responsible body for implementing this amendment.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of the amendment to the export policy concerning specific petroleum products as notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India on June 30, 2022. The report's purpose is to inform stakeholders about the changes in export policy and associated conditions for the specified HS codes.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This document represents an **amendment** to the existing ITC (HS) Export Policy. The core objective of this amendment, as inferred from the text, is to balance export opportunities with the need to maintain an adequate domestic supply of motor gasoline and gas oil.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment seems to be driven by a need to ensure domestic availability of the specified petroleum products. The requirement for exporters to supply a percentage of the exported quantity to the domestic market suggests concerns about potential shortages or price increases within India. This mechanism likely intends to mitigate these risks while still allowing exporters to participate in the global market.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The key change introduced by this amendment is the addition of a **policy condition** for the export of items under the specified HS codes:
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** A new policy condition is being added to existing export policies of the specified HS codes.
* **New Rule/Provision:**
* For HS Codes 2710 12 41, 2710 12 42, 2710 12 43, 2710 12 44, and 2710 12 49 (Motor gasoline), exporters are required to submit a self-declaration to customs authorities, conforming that 50% of the quantity mentioned in the Shipping Bill has been/will be supplied to the domestic market during the current financial year. The motor gasoline must conform to IS 2796, IS 17021 or IS 17076.
* For HS Codes 2710 19 41, 2710 19 44, and 2710 19 49 (Gas oil and oils obtained from gas oil), exporters are required to submit a self-declaration to customs authorities, conforming that 30% of the quantity mentioned in the Shipping Bill has been/will be supplied to the domestic market during the current financial year.
* Exports to Bhutan and Nepal are exempted from this condition.
* This condition is not applicable to 100% EoUs (Export Oriented Units) and units in SEZs (Special Economic Zones).
* Exporters are required to file a quarterly return to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
* **Difference/Effect of the Change:** This amendment makes exporting the specified petroleum products conditional on supplying a percentage of the exported quantity to the domestic market. It creates a direct link between export volumes and domestic supply, aiming to prevent or alleviate potential shortages within India.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Exporters** of the specified motor gasoline and gas oil/oil products (HS Codes 27101241, 27101242, 27101243, 27101244, 27101249, 27101941, 27101944 and 27101949).
* **Customs Authorities** responsible for verifying compliance with the new policy condition.
* **The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)**, which will receive quarterly returns from exporters.
* **Domestic consumers** of motor gasoline and gas oil, who are expected to benefit from the increased domestic supply.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) - responsible for issuing the notification and likely overseeing implementation.
* Customs Authorities - responsible for verifying exporter compliance with the self-declaration requirement.
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) - receives quarterly returns from exporters.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The amendment is effective from June 30, 2022.
* Exporters must provide a self-declaration to customs at the time of export.
* Exporters (excluding 100% EoUs and SEZ units) must supply 50%/30% of the exported quantity to the domestic market during the current financial year.
* Exporters must file quarterly returns to MoPNG (excluding 100% EoUs and SEZ units).
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this amendment is to maintain or increase the domestic supply of motor gasoline and gas oil, potentially stabilizing prices and ensuring availability for Indian consumers. The self-declaration requirement and domestic supply obligation are designed to achieve this balance. The impact will likely be a change in export strategies for affected companies.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to the export policy for specific petroleum products introduces a new condition requiring exporters to supply a portion of their export volume to the domestic market. This measure is intended to safeguard domestic supplies and potentially stabilize prices. Affected exporters must comply with the new self-declaration and domestic supply obligations, and file quarterly returns to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The amendment represents a significant change in export policy for these products and requires careful consideration by all stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20: A trade policy referenced in the notification concerning amendments to export policies.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament that empowers the central government to make provisions relating to foreign trade. Specifically, Section 3 and 5 are relevant.
ITC HS Export Policy: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding for Exports. This policy's Schedule 2 and Chapter 27 are referenced.
HS Codes 27101241, 27101242, 27101243, 27101244, 27101249, 27101941, 27101944, 27101949: Harmonized System codes for specific items related to motor gasoline and gas oil, the export policies of which are being amended.
IS 2796: Indian Standard for motor gasoline.
IS 17021: Indian Standard related to motor gasoline or fuel.
IS 17076: Indian Standard related to motor gasoline or fuel.
IS 17586: Indian Standard related to E12/E15 fuel.
E20: E20 fuel conforming to standard IS 17021.
E12: E12 fuel conforming to standard IS 17586
E15: E15 fuel conforming to standard IS 17586
M15: M15 fuel conforming to standard IS 17076
Gas Oil: Refers to Gas Oil under HS Code 2710 19 41
IS 1460: Indian Standard for Automotive diesel fuel.
IS 16861: Indian Standard for High flash high speed diesel fuel.
Bhutan: Country to which exports are exempted from certain conditions.
Nepal: Country to which exports are exempted from certain conditions.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Indian Government Ministry (MoPNG) to which quarterly returns must be filed by certain exporters.
Santosh Kumar Sarangi: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-Officio Additional Secretary who signed the notification.
New Delhi: Location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification, Delhi, India.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th June, 2022
(No. 14 /2015-2020)
Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of items under HS Codes 27101241, 27101242, 27101243, 27101244,
27101249, 27101941, 27101944 and 27101949 of Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy.
S.O. 2985(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade
(Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01of the Foreign
Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Central Government hereby amends the Export Policy of items under HS Codes27101241,
27101242, 27101243, 27101244, 27101249, 27101941, 27101944 and 27101949 of Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 of the
ITC (HS) Export Policy:
S.No. HS Codes Description Export Policy Policy Condition
113A 2710 12 41 Motor gasoline conforming to standard Free The exporter is required
IS 2796, IS 17021 or IS 17076 ---Motor to submit a self –
gasoline conforming to standard IS 2796 declaration to the
Motor gasoline conforming to standard concerned Customs
2710 12 42 IS 2796, IS 17021 or IS 17076 ---E20 authority at the time of
fuel conforming to standard IS 17021 export confirming that
2710 12 43 --- Motor gasoline conforming to standard 50% of quantity
IS 2796,IS 17021, IS 17586 orIS 17076: -- mentioned in the
-- E 12 fuel conforming to standard IS Shipping Bill has
17586 been/will be supplied in
2710 12 44 --- Motor gasoline conforming to standard the domestic market
IS 2796,IS 17021, IS 17586 or IS 17076: -- during the current
-- E 15 fuel conforming to standard IS financial year.
17586
However, export to
Motor gasoline conforming to standard
Bhutan and Nepal is
2710 12 49 IS 2796, IS 17021 or IS 17076 ---M15
exempted from this
fuel conforming to standard IS 17076
condition.
Similarly, this condition
is not applicable to
100% EoUs and units in
SEZs.
Such exporters are also
required to file a
quarterly return to the
Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas
(MoPNG).
113 B 2710 19 41 Gas oil and oils obtained from gas oil: Free The exporter is required
Gas Oil to submit a self –
declaration to the
Gas oil and oils obtained from gas oil: --- concerned Customs
2710 19 44 - Automotive diesel fuel, not containing authority at the time of
biodiesel, conforming to standard IS1460 export confirming that
2710 19 49 Gas oil and oils obtained from gas oil: --- 30% of quantity
- High flash high speed diesel fuel mentioned in the
conforming to standard IS 16861 Shipping Bill has been/
will be supplied in the
domestic market during4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
S.No. HS Codes Description Export Policy Policy Condition
the current financial
year.
However, export to
Bhutan and Nepal is
exempted from this
condition.
Similarly, this condition
is not applicable to
100% EoUs and units in
SEZs.
Such exporters are also
required to file a
quarterly return to the
Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas
(MoPNG).
2. Effect of this Notification:
Policy condition incorporated against export of items under the above mentioned HS codes.
[F.No. 01/91/180/21/AM18/EC/Vol-II/E-18994]
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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