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Date: 08-Dec-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in export policy of Onions

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This notification amends the export policy for onions under HS Code 0703 10 19, changing it from 'Free' to 'Prohibited' until March 31, 2024.
  • The notification provides exceptions allowing exports for consignments where loading commenced before the notification date, shipping bills were filed and vessels berthed/anchored, or goods were handed over to customs before the notification, with a deadline of January 5, 2024, for these exports.
  • Exports may also be permitted based on specific permissions granted by the Government of India to other countries upon their government's request.

Key Changes

  • The export policy of onions under HS Code 0703 10 19 has been revised from 'Free' to 'Prohibited' until March 31, 2024.
  • A minimum export price (MEP) of US $800 F.O.B. per Metric Ton (MT) which was applicable till 31st December 2023 has been removed.
  • The notification came into effect on December 8, 2023.
  • Transitional arrangements under Para 1.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 are not applicable.
  • Exports are permitted until January 5, 2024, under specific conditions: loading started before the notification, shipping bill filed and vessel berthed/anchored before the notification, or consignment handed over to customs before the notification.

Impact Analysis

Onion Exporters

  • Action Items: Exporters should immediately contact the relevant port authorities and customs officials to ensure that their shipments meet the exception criteria before January 5, 2024.

Farmers

  • Action Items: Farmer associations should engage with the government to advocate for policies that support onion farmers during this period.

Consumers (Domestic)

  • Action Items: Monitor market prices to take advantage of potential price decreases.

Foreign Buyers

  • Action Items: Foreign buyers should explore alternative sourcing options and communicate with their Indian suppliers to understand the impact on existing contracts.

Port Authorities and Customs Officials

  • Action Items: Customs officials need to ensure their electronic systems are updated to reflect the new policy and facilitate the registration of consignments.

Key Entities Referenced

Central Government: The issuer of the notification, responsible for amending the export policy of onions. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for implementing and enforcing the foreign trade policy. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The Act that empowers the Central Government to make provisions relating to export and import. Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: The policy framework governing India's foreign trade, which is referenced in the notification. ITC (HS) Export Policy: The Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) which provides the classification for export policies. HS Code 0703 10 19: The Harmonized System code specifically for onions, which is the subject of the export policy amendment.
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S.O. 5201(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 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Central Government hereby amends the Export Policy of Onions in Chapter 07 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy, as under: Tariff item Unit Item Export Policy condition Revised Export Revised Policy description Policy Policy condition HS Code 0703 10 19 KG Onions: Free Subject to a Minimum Export Price Prohibited till -- (MEP) of US $ 800 F.O.B. per 31.03.2024. Metric Ton (MT), till 31st December, 2023.” 2. The Notification will come into effect from 08.12.2023. The provisions as under Para 1.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 regarding transitional arrangement shall not be applicable under this Notification. Further, consignments of onions will be allowed to be exported on fulfillment of any one of the following three conditions: i. where loading of onions on the ship has commenced before this Notification; ii. where the shipping bill is filed and vessels have already berthed or arrived and anchored in Indian ports for loading of onion and their rotation number has been allocated before this Notification; The approval of loading in such vessels will be issued only after confirmation by the concerned Port Authorities regarding anchoring/berthing of the ship for loading of onions prior to the Notification; and[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 iii. where consignments of onions has been handed over to the Customs before this Notification and is registered in their system / where consignmentsonions has entered the Customs Station for exportation before this Notification and is registered in the electronic systems of the concerned Custodian of the Customs Station with verifiable evidence of date and time stamping of these commodities having entered the Customs Station prior to issuance of this Notification. The period of export shall be upto 5th January, 2024. 3. Export on onions will also be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the Government of India to other countries based on the request of their Government. 4. Effect of this Notification: Export policy of onions under HS Code 0703 10 19 is amended from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited, till 31.03.2024’. [F. No. 01/91/171/50/Misc/AM21/e-26586] SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-Officio Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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