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Date: 03-Jan-2025 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in Para 6.06 of HBP, 2023 Regarding

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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What it means

  • This public notice issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amends paragraphs 6.06 (c) (ii) and 6.06 (c) (iii) of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023, aligning them with the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 to promote ease of doing business.
  • The amendment revises the timeframes for fulfilling export obligations related to imported tea, spices, and coconut oil.

Key Changes

  • For items covered by Chapter 9 of ITC(HS) (includes spices) and coconut oil, the export obligation fulfillment deadline is revised from 90 days to 6 months from the date the first import consignment is cleared by Customs Authorities.
  • For import of spices for value addition (VA) purposes like crushing, grinding, sterilization, or manufacture of oils and oleoresins of pepper, cardamom, and chillies, the export obligation fulfillment deadline remains 6 months from the date of importation of the first consignment.
  • For import of spices (other than pepper, cardamom, and chillies) for the manufacture of spice oils and oleoresins, the export obligation fulfillment deadline remains 12 months.

Impact Analysis

Importers of Spices and Coconut Oil

  • Action Item: Ensure proper documentation and tracking of import consignment clearance dates by Customs Authorities to accurately calculate the export obligation deadline.

Manufacturers of Spice Oils and Oleoresins

  • Action Item: Maintain detailed records of import dates and export fulfillment to demonstrate compliance.

Customs Authorities

  • Action Item: Update systems and procedures to reflect the new deadlines for monitoring export obligation fulfillment.

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

  • Action Item: Provide guidance and clarification to stakeholders regarding the revised regulations.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority for the public notice and responsible for amending the Handbook of Procedures (HBP). Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023: A document providing detailed procedures related to the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023: The overarching policy framework governing India's foreign trade. ITC(HS): Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) - a system for classifying goods for trade purposes. Customs Authorities: Responsible for clearing import consignments and monitoring compliance with export obligations.
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No. 01/92/180/42/AM25/PC-6/E-40655––In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Para 6.06 (c) (ii) and Para 6.06 (c) (iii) of HBP, 2023: Para Existing Para Amended Para No.[भाग I—ख(cid:7003) ड 1] भारत का राजप(cid:7074) : असाधारण 3 6.06 However, imported tea shall be However, imported tea shall be utilized within a (c) (ii) utilized within a period of 6 months period of 6 months from the date of import. from date of import. Similarly, Similarly, export obligation against the import of export obligation against import of items {covered by Chapter 9 of ITC(HS)} and items {covered by Chapter 9 of coconut oil shall be fulfilled within a period of 6 ITC(HS)} and coconut oil shall be months from the date on which the first import fulfilled within a period of 90 days consignment is cleared by Customs Authorities. from the date on which first import consignment is cleared by Customs Authorities. 6.06 Further, in case of import of spices Further, in case of import of spices for VA purposes (c) (iii) for VA purpose like crushing / like crushing / grinding/sterilization or for the grinding / sterilization or for manufacture of oils and oleoresins of pepper, manufacture of oils and oleoresins cardamom and chillies (and not for simple cleaning, of pepper, cardamom and chillies grading, re-packing etc.), EO shall be fulfilled within (and not for simple cleaning, 6 months from the date of importation of first grading, re- packing etc.), EO shall consignment. In case of import of spices (other than be fulfilled within 120 days from the pepper, cardamom and chillies) for the manufacture date of importation of first of spice oils and oleoresins, EO shall be fulfilled consignment. In case of import of within 12 months. spices (other than pepper, cardamom and chillies) for manufacture of spice oils and oleoresins, EO shall be fulfilled within 12 months. 2. Effect of this Public Notice: To bring parity with provisions of Chapter 4 of the FTP/HBP, 2023 the provisions of Para 6.06 (c)(ii) and Para 6.06(c)(iii) of the HBP, 2023 stand amended for ease of doing business. 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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