**Summary:**
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, amends the import policy for Urad Beans (Vigna Mungo L. Hepper) under ITCHS code 0713 31 10 and Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) under ITCHS code 0713 60 00. The notification, numbered 52/2015-2020 and dated December 28, 2022, extends the period for free import of both Urad and Tur until March 31, 2024. Previously, the free import policy was valid until March 31, 2023. This amendment is made in exercise of powers conferred by section 3 and 5 of the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992, and paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. The file number for this notification is M-50123002002-PC2A.E1657. Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India, approved the issuance of this notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament that empowers the government to regulate foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: The policy document outlining the framework for India's foreign trade, which is amended from time to time.
Urad Beans: A type of pulse (Vigna Mungo L. Hepper) whose import policy is being amended.
Tur/Pigeon Peas: A type of pulse (Cajanus Cajan) whose import policy is being amended.
Import Policy: The policy governing the import of goods, specifically Urad and Tur in this context.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The government ministry responsible for trade and industry in India.
To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-ll, Section-3, Sub-
Section (Il)
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Notification No. 52 /2015-2020
New Delhi, 28" December, 2022
Subject: Amendment in Import policy of Urad [Beans of the SPP Vigna Mungo
(L.) Hepper] (ITC(HS) 0713 31 10) and Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan)
(ITC(HS) 0713 60 00) under ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule — | (Import Policy)
S.0.(E): In exercise of powers conferred by section 3 read with section 5 of the
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992), read with
paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from
time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the import Policy of Urad and
Tur as under:
ITC(HS) {Item Description Import |Existing Policy (Revised Policy
Code Policy |Condition Condition
07133110 |Urad [Beans of the SPP Free _ Import is ‘Free’ upjlmport is ‘Free’ up
Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper] to 31.03.2023. to 31.03.2024.
07136000 |Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus/Free —_|Import is ‘Free’ up|Import:is ‘Free’ up)
Cajan) to 31.03.2023. fe 31.03.2024.
Effect of the Notification: The “Free” Import Policy of Urad and Tur shall stand
extended up to 31.03.2024.
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
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(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex- officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India
(File No. M-5012/300/2002/PC-2(A)./E-1657)