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Date: 22-Mar-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in import policy condition of Urea (Exim Code 31021000) in the ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule I (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 conditions for Urea under the ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy).

Key Changes

  • The import of Urea is allowed through RCF and NFL subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020.
  • Import of Urea is also allowed through IPL for a period up to 31.03.2024.
  • Import of Urea (for agriculture purpose) on Government Account shall be allowed either by designated STEs itself, or through any entity/entities (Fertilizer Marketing Entities) so authorized by the Department of Fertilizer from time to time, for filing BEs at Indian ports.
  • Import of Technical Grade Urea (TGU) meant for non-agricultural purpose/ industrial use/ NPK Manufacturing shall be ―Free‖.
  • Import of Urea (Agricultural grade) on Government account is allowed through Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, till 31.03.2024.

Impact Analysis

Fertilizer Companies (RCF, NFL, IPL)

  • Action: Fertilizer companies should align their import strategies with the amended policy and Para 2.20 of FTP 2015-2020.

Government and STEs

  • Action: STEs need to coordinate with the Department of Fertilizers and authorized entities for smooth import operations.

Industrial Sector

  • Action: Industrial users of TGU should take note of the simplified import procedure and adjust their procurement strategies accordingly.

Farmers

  • Action: Farmers can expect a stable supply of Urea due to the extended import permissions.

Key Entities Referenced

Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The Act provides the legal framework for foreign trade in India. Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: The prevailing Foreign Trade Policy governing import and export regulations. ITC (HS) 2022: Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) which is used for classifying goods for import and export. RCF: Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited. NFL: National Fertilizers Limited. IPL: Indian Potash Limited. STEs: Designated State Trading Enterprises. Department of Fertilizer: Government department responsible for fertilizer management.
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S.O. 1389(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, 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), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy), with immediate effect, as under (changes made are given in bold letters): Exim Item Description Policy Existing Policy Condition Revised Policy Condition Code 31021000 Urea, whether or not State Import allowed through RCF Import allowed through RCF in aqueous solution Trading and NFL subject to Para 2.20 and NFL subject to Para 2.20 of Enterprise of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015- Foreign Trade Policy, 2015- 2020. In addition import of 2020. In addition import of Urea is also allowed through Urea is also allowed through IPL for a period up to IPL for a period up to 31.3.2023. 31.03.2024.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 Import of Urea (for agriculture Import of Urea (for agriculture purpose) on Government purpose) on Government Account shall be allowed Account shall be allowed either either by designated STEs by designated STEs itself, or itself, or through any through any entity/entities entity/entities (Fertilizer (Fertilizer Marketing Entities) Marketing Entities) so so authorized by the authorized by the Department Department of Fertilizer from of Fertilizer from time to time, time to time, for filing BEs at for filing BEs at Indian ports. Indian ports. However, import of Technical However, import of Technical Grade Urea (TGU) meant for Grade Urea (TGU) meant for non-agricultural purpose/ non-agricultural purpose/ industrial use/ NPK industrial use/ NPK Manufacturing shall be ―Free‖. Manufacturing shall be ―Free‖. 2. Effect of this Notification: Import of Urea (Agricultural grade) on Government account is allowed through Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, till 31.03.2024. 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] 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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