Amendment in Para 2.51 of Handbook of Procedures, 2023-reg.

**Executive Summary:** This Public Notice amends Para 2.51 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. It adds Adani Gangavaram Port to the list of designated sea ports for scrap imports and to the list of ports exempting Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates (PSIC) for metallic waste and scrap from safe countries/regions. This change increases the number of designated scrap import ports to 19 and PSIC-exempt ports to 11, effective February 14, 2024. **Key Points / Main Content:** * **Amendment Details:** * Para 2.51 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023 is amended. * Adani Gangavaram Port is added to the list of designated sea ports for scrap imports. * Adani Gangavaram Port is added to the list of sea ports where Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) is exempted for metallic waste and scrap from safe countries/regions. * **Designated Ports for Scrap Imports:** * Import of scrap is allowed through 19 designated ports including: Chennai, Cochin, Ennore, JNPT, Kandla, Mormugao, Mumbai, New Mangalore, Paradip, Tuticorin, Vishakhapatnam, Pipava, Mundra, Kolkata, Krishnapatnam, Kattupalli, Hazira, Kamarajar and Adani Gangavaram. * **PSIC Exemption for Metallic Waste and Scrap:** * Metallic waste and scrap imports require a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from the country of origin. * Exemption: Metallic waste and scrap (shredded and unshredded) from the USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the EU do not require PSIC if cleared through 11 ports. * The 11 ports are: Chennai, Tuticorin, Kandla, JNPT, Mumbai, Krishnapatnam, Mundra, Kattupalli, Hazira, Kamarajar and Adani Gangavaram Port. * **Requirements for PSIC Exemptions:** * Consignments from the six safe countries/regions must include a certificate from the supplier/scrap yard authority confirming the absence of radioactive materials and explosives. * Consignments will undergo radiation and explosive checks at the designated ports. * Transshipments through these countries/regions are not eligible for PSIC exemption. * **PSIC Requirement:** * Import through the remaining 8 ports requires PSIC, regardless of the country of origin. **Impact Analysis** * **Importers of Metallic Waste and Scrap:** * *Impact:* Expanded options for importing scrap without PSIC from safe countries/regions, potentially reducing costs and time. * *Action Required:* Ensure shipments through Adani Gangavaram Port from safe countries/regions include the required certificate and prepare for radiation and explosive checks. * **Adani Gangavaram Port:** * *Impact:* Increased volume of scrap imports and metallic waste/scrap imports from safe countries/regions due to the port's inclusion in both lists. * *Action Required:* Equip the port with necessary infrastructure for radiation and explosive checks and ensure compliance with inspection procedures. * **Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):** * *Impact:* Responsible for monitoring and enforcing the amended regulations. * *Action Required:* Update relevant systems and communicate the changes to concerned parties. * **Customs Authorities:** * *Impact:* Enforce the new regulations regarding PSIC exemptions and required documentation. * *Action Required:* Update procedures to reflect the inclusion of Adani Gangavaram Port and the updated PSIC requirements.

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