Executive Summary:
This notification, dated October 14, 2021, amends the export policy for syringes. It places restrictions on the export of specific types and sizes of syringes, including 0.5 ml/1ml AD syringes, 0.5 ml/1 ml/2 ml/3 ml disposable syringes, and 1 ml/2 ml/3 ml RUP syringes, effective immediately. The procedure for export applications is detailed in Trade Notice No. 2020-21/22 dated October 5, 2021.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Export Policy:
Notification No. 34(2015-2020) dated October 4, 2021, is amended regarding Chapter 90 of Schedule 2 of ITC HS Export Policy, 2018.
Export Restrictions:
The export of the following syringes, with or without needles, is restricted:
0. 5 ml/1 ml AD syringes.
1. 5 ml/1 ml/2 ml/3 ml disposable syringes.
2. ml/2 ml/3 ml RUP syringes.
HS Code Applicability:
These restrictions apply to the specified syringes regardless of whether they fall under the specified HS code or any other HS code.
Freely Exportable Syringes:
All other syringes not specifically listed under restricted categories are freely exportable.
Application Procedure:
The procedure for submitting and approving export applications for syringes is outlined in Trade Notice No. 2020-21/22 dated October 5, 2021.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters of Syringes:
Impact: Exporters of restricted syringe types (0.5 ml/1ml AD, 0.5 ml/1 ml/2 ml/3 ml disposable, and 1 ml/2 ml/3 ml RUP syringes) are immediately prohibited from exporting these items.
Action Required: Review their export plans and halt exports of restricted syringes. Follow the procedure in Trade Notice No. 2020-21/22 dated October 5, 2021, for application submissions and approvals for other syringes.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):
Impact: Responsible for enforcing the revised export policy.
Action Required: Implement the policy change and process export applications according to Trade Notice No. 2020-21/22.
Customs Authorities:
Impact: Responsible for monitoring and controlling the export of syringes.
Action Required: Enforce the new restrictions and ensure that only freely exportable syringes are allowed for export unless proper approvals are in place.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20: A policy document referred to in the notification, providing the framework for foreign trade regulations.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament that empowers the central government to make provisions for the development and regulation of foreign trade.
ITC HS Export Policy, 2018: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding. It is related to export policy.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued, New Delhi, Delhi
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and industry.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The government agency responsible for implementing foreign trade policies and regulations.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-Officio Additional Secretary.
Trade Notice No. 2020-21/22: A trade notice that outlines the procedure for submitting and approving export applications for syringes.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE )
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th October, 2021
No. 38/2015-2020
Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Syringes.
S.O. 4295(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, 2015-20, the Central Government hereby makes following amendment to the Notification No.34/2015-
2020 dated 4th October, 2021 pertaining to Chapter 90 of Schedule – 2 of ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018 related to
export of Syringes:
Current Policy (As per Notification No. 34 dated 4.10.2021)
S.No ITC HS Codes Existing Description Export Policy
Syringes with or without Needles
207AD 90183100
Restricted[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Revised Policy
S.No ITC HS Codes Revised Description Export Policy
Syringes with or without Needles of the following Restricted
denominations :
- 0.5 ml/ 1ml AD syringes.
207AD 90183100
- 0.5 ml/1 ml/2 ml/3 ml disposable syringes.
- 1ml/2 ml/3 ml RUP Syringes.
2. Effect of this Notification:
The export of Syringes with or without Needles of denominations (i) 0.5 ml/ 1ml AD syringes (ii) 0.5
ml/1 ml/2 ml/3 ml disposable syringes and (iii) 1ml/2 ml/3 ml RUP Syringes falling under HS code
specified above or under any other HS code has been put under Restricted category with immediate
effect.
All other syringes falling under HS code specified above or under any other HS code are freely
exportable. The procedure for submission and approval of applications for export of syringes has been
notified vide Trade Notice No.20/2021-22 dated 5th October, 2021.
[ F.No. 01/91/180/005/AM22/EC /E-29234]
AMIT YADAV,Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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