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Date: 05-Apr-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in Import Policy Condition for Melon Seeds under ITC HS Code 12077090 of Chapter12 of ITC HS 2022 ScheduleI Import Policy

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

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The notification amends the import policy for melon seeds under ITC (HS) code 1207 70 90, making imports 'Free' from May 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, subject to certain conditions.

Key Changes

  • The import policy for melon seeds (ITC (HS) Code 1207 70 90) is changed from 'Restricted' to 'Free' from May 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024.
  • Consignments with a 'shipped on board' Bill of Lading issued until June 30, 2024, will be considered 'Free' for import.
  • Imports are permitted only to 'Actual Users', specifically processors of melon seeds.
  • Imports require a valid FSSAI Manufacturer License for Melon Seeds, in accordance with FSSAI Order RCD-12005/1/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI-Part(2) (E-1638) dated March 15, 2024.
  • All imports are subject to mandatory registration under the Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System (MS-IMS).
  • The existing 'Restricted' import policy will be reinstated from July 1, 2024, unless amended by a subsequent notification.
  • Goods imported/shipped/arrived but not cleared from Customs prior to 1st May 2024 may also be cleared during 1.5.2024 to 30.6.2024.

Impact Analysis

Processors of Melon Seeds

  • Action: Register all imports under the Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System (MS-IMS).

Importers/Traders

  • Risk: After June 30, 2024, the import policy reverts to 'Restricted', potentially disrupting supply chains if alternative arrangements are not made.

Consumers

  • Potential Impact: Reduced costs for melon seeds may lead to lower prices for consumers, although this depends on market dynamics and the extent of cost savings passed on by processors.

Government Agencies (DGFT, Customs)

  • Action: Customs officials should facilitate clearance of goods imported/shipped/arrived but not cleared from Customs prior to 1st May 2024 during 1.5.2024 to 30.6.2024.

Key Entities Referenced

ITC (HS) Code 1207 70 90: The Harmonized System code specifically for Melon Seeds - Other, as defined in the Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System). Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992: The primary legislation authorizing the Central Government to regulate foreign trade in India. Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023: The overarching policy document guiding India's foreign trade, as amended from time to time. Paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 are relevant to the powers exercised in this notification. FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The notification references FSSAI Order RCD-12005/1/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI-Part(2) (E-1638) dated March 15, 2024, regarding manufacturing licenses for melon seeds. Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System (MS-IMS): A system for mandatory registration of melon seed imports, aimed at monitoring and regulating the import of these seeds. DGFT: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the agency responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy and related regulations.
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L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-06042024-253586 xxxGIDHxxx CG-DLxx-xEG-I0D6E0x4x2x0 24-253586 असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii) PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 1551] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, अप्रलै 5, 2024/चत्रै 16, 1946 No. 1551] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024/CHAITRA 16, 1946 अजधसचू ना नई दिल् ली, 5 अप्रलै , 2024 स.ं 5 / 2023 I “k “ का.आ. 1634(अ).—le;≤ ij ;Fkk la“kksf/kr fons“k O;kikj uhfr ¼,QVhih½ 2023 ds iSjk 1-02 vkSj 2-01 ds lkFk ifBr] fons“k O;kikj ¼fodkl ,oa fofu;eu½ vf/kfu;e] 1992 dh /kkjk 3 vkSj /kkjk 5 ds }kjk iznÙk “kfDr;ks a dk iz;ksx djr s gq,] dsUnz ljdkj ,rn~}kjk vkbVhlh ¼,p,l½] 2022] vuqlwph&I ¼vk;kr uhfr½ ds v/;k;&12 ds vkbVhlh ¼,p,l½ dksM 1207 70 90 ds rgr uhfrxr “krZ dk s fuEukuqlkj la“kksf/kr djrh gS%& 12077090 Ikzfrcaf/kr v/;k; ds uhfrxr “krZ i. v/;k; ds uhfrxr “kr Z ¼4½ ds v/khu vk;krA ¼4½ ds v/khu vk;krA ii. rjcwt ds cht dh vk;kr uhfr] fnukad 01 ebZ] Rkjcwt ds cht& 2024 ls 30 twu] 2024 rd ^^eqDr^^ gSA 30 twu] vU; 2024 rd tkjh fd;k x;k ^iksr ynku* ynku fcy ds lkFk [ksi ds vk;kr gsrq ^eqDr* ekuk 2445 GI/2024 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] tk,xkA iii. vk;kr dsoy rjcwt ds cht ds izkslls lZ gsrq dsoy ^okLrfod iz;ksDrk^ ds vk/kkj ij vuqer gksxkA iv. vk;kr ,Q,l,l,vkb vkns“k vkjlhMh & 12005@1@2021& fofu;ked& ,Q,l,l,vkb Hkkx ¼2½ ¼bZ&1638½ fnukad 15-03-2024 ds vuq#i rjcwt ds cht gsrq dsoy oS/k ,Q,l,l,vkb@fofuekZrk ykblsla ds rgr vuqer gksxkA v. lHkh vk;kr] rjcwt ds cht dh vk;kr fuxjkuh iz.kkyh ¼,e,l&vkb,e,l½ ds rgr vfuok;Z iathdj.k ds v/khu gksxa sA 2- ,e,l&vkb,e,l ds rgr rjcwt ds cht dh [ksi ds iwoZ iathdj.k ds laca/k eas izfØ;k vyx ls vf/klwfpr dh tk,xhA 3- ekStwnk ^izfrcaf/kr^ vk;kr uhfr] tSlh fd bl vf/klwpuk ds tkjh gksus ls igy s gS] fnukad 01 tqykbZ] 2024 ls izHkkoh gksxh tc rd fd ckn dh vf/klwpuk }kjk Li"V #i ls la“kksf/kr u dh tk,A vkbVhlh ¼,p,l½ dkMs 12077090 ds rgr rjcwt ds cht dk vk;kr rjcwt ds cht ds izkslls lZ ftuds ikl fnukad 15-03-2024 ds ,Q,l,l,vkb ds vkns“k ds vuq#i ,d oS/k ,Q,l,l,vkb fofuekZ.k ykblsla gS] ds fy, ^okLrfod iz;ksDrk^ ds vk/kkj ij fnukad 1 ebZ] 2024 ls 30 twu] 2024 rd ^eqDr^ gSA tks eky vk;kfrr@yknk x;k@igq¡p x;k gS yfsdu 1 ebZ] 2024 ls igy s lhek”kqYd dh vksj ls fudklh ugh a nh xbZ gS dks Hkh 01-05-2024 ls 30-06-2024 ds nkSjku fudklh nh tk ldrh gSA bls okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx e=a h ds vuqeksnu ls tkjh fd;k tkrk gSA Qk- la- 01@89@180@14@,,e 21@ihlh&2¼d½@bZ&28288 [ ] larks"k dqekj lkjaxh] egkfuns'kd] fon's k O;kikj ,oa inus vij lfpo] MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 5th April, 2024 No. 05/2023 Subject:- Amendment in Import Policy Condition for Melon Seeds under ITC (HS) Code 1207 70 90 of Chapter-12 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy) -reg S.O. 1634(E)— S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the policy condition under ITC (HS) 1207 70 90 of Chapter 12 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I(Import Policy) as under: ITC(HS) Code Import Existing Policy Revised Policy Condition & Description Policy Condition 12077090 Restricted Imports subject to i. Imports subject to Policy Condition (4) of the Chapter. Policy Condition (4) Melon Seeds - of the Chapter. ii. Import Policy of Melon Seeds is ‘Free’ with effect from Other 01st May 2024 up to 30th June 2024. Consignments with 'shipped on board' Bill of lading issued till 30th June 2024[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 shall be treated as "Free" to import. iii. Imports shall be permitted only on ‘Actual User’ basis to Processors of Melon Seeds only. iv. Imports shall be permitted only against a valid FSSAl Manufacturer Licence for Melon Seeds in line with FSSAI Order RCD-12005/1/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI-Part(2) (E- 1638) dated 15.03.2024. v. All imports shall be subject to compulsory registration under Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System (MS-IMS). 2. Procedure in regard to prior registration of Melon Seed Consignments under MS-IMS shall be notified separately. 3. The existing ‘Restricted’ Import Policy, as it stands prior to the issuance of this Notification, shall be in effect starting from 1st July 2024, unless expressly amended by subsequent notification. Effect of this Notification: Import of Melon Seeds under ITC(HS) code 12077090 is ‘Free’ with effect from 1st May 2024 till 30th June 2024, on 'Actual User' basis to Processors of Melon Seeds having a valid FSSAI Manufacturing Licence in line FSSAI Order dated 15.03.2024. Goods imported/shipped/arrived but not cleared from Customs prior to 1st May 2024 may also be cleared during 1.5.2024 to 30.6.2024. This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry. [F. No. 01/89/180/14/AM21/PC-2(A)/E-28288] SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of ForeignTrade Ex-offico 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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