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Date: 24-Jan-2025 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in import Policy Condition of Glufosinate Technical covered under HS Code 38089390 of Chapter 38 of Schedule I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022

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 extends the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition for Glufosinate Technical, covered under HS Code 38089390, for another year, from January 24, 2025, to January 23, 2026.
  • The import policy for Glufosinate and its salts (purity >= 95% w/w) is 'Restricted' if the CIF value is below Rs. 1289 per Kg, and 'Free' if the CIF value is Rs. 1289 per Kg or above.

Key Changes

  • The import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ (Purity – Minimum 95% w/w) is now “Restricted” for CIF value below Rs. 1289/- per Kg. Previously it was prohibited.
  • The Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition of Rs. 1289/- per Kg for Glufosinate Technical is extended for one year, from January 24, 2025, to January 23, 2026.
  • Notification No. 58/2023 dated 23.01.2024 and Notification No. 14/2024-25 dated 03.06.2024 are partially modified.
  • The policy condition will be reviewed after one year from the date of publication of Notification No. 58/2023 dated 23.01.2024.

Impact Analysis

Importers of Glufosinate Technical

  • Action Item: Review existing contracts and supply chains to ensure compliance with the updated import policy and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.

Domestic Manufacturers of Glufosinate Formulations

  • Action Item: Monitor import volumes and pricing to assess the impact of the extended MIP on the domestic market.

Farmers

  • Action Item: Explore alternative herbicides or farming practices if the cost of Glufosinate increases significantly.

Government

  • Action Item: Monitor the effectiveness of the MIP in regulating imports and achieving policy objectives. Conduct the policy review after one year as stated in the notification.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority for this notification, responsible for foreign trade policy. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The parent ministry of DGFT, responsible for formulating and implementing trade policies. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The enabling legislation that grants powers to the government to regulate foreign trade. Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The prevailing foreign trade policy that guides import and export regulations. ITC (HS) 2022: Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) - the system used for classifying goods for import and export purposes. Notification No. 58/2023 dated 23.01.2024: Previous notification related to the import policy of Glufosinate Technical, which is now partially modified. Notification No. 14/2024-25 dated 03.06.2024: Another previous notification related to the import policy of Glufosinate Technical, which is now partially modified. Insecticides Act, 1968: Act governing the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use of insecticides with a view to prevent risk to human beings or animals, and for matters connected therewith.
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S.O. 444(E).— In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, and in partial modification of Notification No. 58/2023 dated 23.01.2024 and[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 Notification No. 14/2024-25 dated 03.06.2024, the Central Government hereby extends the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition on the following ITC HS Code of Glufosinate Technical under Chapter 38 of the ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy) for a period of one year i.e. from 24.01.2025 to 23.01.2026, as under: (Changes made are indicated in bold letters): HS Code Item Existing Existing Policy Condition Revised Policy Condition Description Policy 38089390 --- Other Free (a) If registered and not (a) If registered and not prohibited for import under prohibited for import under Insecticides Act, 1968 and Insecticides Act, 1968 and formulations thereof. formulations thereof. (b) Import of ‘Glufosinate (b) Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ (Purity – and its salts’ (Purity – Minimum 95% w/w) is Minimum 95% w/w) is “Prohibited” for CIF value “Restricted” for CIF value below Rs. 1289/- per Kg. below Rs. 1289/- per Kg. (c) However, import of (c) However, import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ is is “Free” for CIF value of “Free” for CIF value of Rs. Rs. 1289/- or above per Kg 1289/- or above per Kg (d) The said policy (d) The said policy condition shall be reviewed condition shall be reviewed after a period of one year after a period of one year w.e.f. the date of w.e.f. the date of publication of Notification publication of this No. 58/2023 dated Notification 23.01.2024. Effect of the Notification: Import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ (Purity – Minimum 95% w/w) is “Restricted” for CIF value below Rs. 1289/- per Kg. However, import of ‘Glufosinate and its salts’ is ‘Free’ if CIF value is Rs. 1289/- per Kg and above. This is issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry. [F.No. 01/89/180/16/AM-23/PC-2[A] /E-38206)] 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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