Executive Summary:
This notification amends the import policy condition for Urea Exim Code 31021000 under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. It allows import through RCF, NFL, and IPL, designating NFL and IPL as State Trading Enterprises (STE) for urea imports on Government account. The amendment is effective immediately, with IPL's import permission on Government account valid until March 31, 2022.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Urea Import Policy Amendment:**
* Amends the policy condition of Urea Exim Code 31021000 in the ITC HS 2017, Schedule I Import Policy.
* Effective immediately.
* **Import Permissions:**
* Import allowed through Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF), National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) and Indian Potash Limited (IPL).
* Import of Technical Grade Urea (TGU) meant for non-agricultural, industrial use (NPK manufacturing) is free.
* **State Trading Enterprises (STE) Designation:**
* NFL and IPL are designated as STEs for urea import on Government account.
* IPL is allowed to import Urea on Government account till March 31, 2022.
* MMTC and STC are no longer designated as STE for import of Urea
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholders: National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) and Indian Potash Limited (IPL):
* Impact: Designated as State Trading Enterprises (STE) for importing urea on Government account. IPL's permission is valid until March 31, 2022.
* Action Required: NFL and IPL must adhere to STE guidelines for urea imports, with IPL ensuring all Government account imports are completed by March 31, 2022.
Stakeholders: MMTC and STC:
* Impact: Are no longer designated as STE for import of Urea.
* Action Required: Cease all activities as STE for import of Urea.
Stakeholder: Importers of Technical Grade Urea (TGU):
* Impact: Import of TGU for non-agricultural, industrial use NPK manufacturing is free.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with import regulations for non-agricultural, industrial use.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: A policy document governing foreign trade, frequently referenced in the notification.
Urea: A chemical compound used in fertilizers and industrial applications; the subject of the import policy amendment.
ITC HS 2017, Schedule I Import Policy: The Indian Trade Classification based on Harmonized System of Coding, specifically Schedule I related to Import Policy, which includes the Exim code for Urea.
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992: Indian legislation that provides the legal framework for foreign trade regulation.
Rashtriya Chemicals Fertilizers Limited (RCF): A state-owned enterprise involved in the production and import of fertilizers, including urea.
National Fertilizers Limited (NFL): A state-owned enterprise involved in the production and import of fertilizers, including urea.
Indian Potash Limited (IPL): A company involved in the import and distribution of fertilizers, including urea.
New Delhi: Capital of India, place of publication of notification
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd November, 2021
No. 40/2015-2020
Subject : Amendment in import policy condition of Urea [Exim Code 31021000] in the ITC (HS)
2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy).
S.O. 4594(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, 2015-2020, as amended from time to
time, the Central Government hereby amends the policy condition of Urea [EXIM code 31021000] of
Chapter 31 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy), with immediate effect, as under :
Exim Item Policy Existing Policy Revised Policy Condition
Code Description Condition
31021000 Urea, State Import allowed through Import allowed through RCF and NFL
whether or Trading STC, MMTC and RCF subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade
not in Enterprise subject to Para 2.20 of Policy, 2015-2020. In addition import
aqueous Foreign Trade Policy, of Urea is also allowed through IPL for
solution 2015-2020. However, a period up to 31.3.2022.
import of Technical Grade
Urea (TGU) meant for
non-agricultural purpose/ However, import of Technical Grade
industrial use/ NPK Urea (TGU) meant for non-agricultural
Manufacturing shall be purpose/ industrial use/ NPK
Free. Manufacturing shall be ―Free‖.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
2. Effect of the Notification:
In addition to Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF), Import of Urea is allowed through
National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) and Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade
Policy, 2015-2020. The NFL and IPL are designated as STE for import of Urea on Government account.
However, IPL is allowed to import Urea on Government account till 31.03.2022 only. Henceforth, the
MMTC and STC are de-notified as STE for import of Urea.
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[F. No. 01/89/180/102/AM-02/PC-2(A)Part-II/E-1715]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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