Executive Summary:
This notification amends the export policy regarding certain items under Chapter 10 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy, specifically related to wheat and meslin. It modifies the conditions for exporting these items to EU member states and other European countries. A key change involves the mandatory inspection certificate for exports to remaining European countries, with a revised effective date of January 1, 2023.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to Export Policy:
The Notification No. 61/2015-20 dated 23.03.2022 is amended.
Sl. No. 55 and 57 of Chapter 10 are subject to amended policy conditions.
Specific Goods Affected (HS Codes):
1006 20: Rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed)
1006 30: Rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed)
1006 3010: Rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed)
1006 3090: Rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed)
1006 40: Rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed)
11041200: Cereal grains otherwise worked (for example, hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled), except rice; grain of wheat, otherwise worked
Export Conditions to European Countries:
Exports to the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are permitted subject to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection.
The Certificate of Inspection must be issued by the Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency.
A Certificate of Inspection is mandatory for exports to remaining European countries.
Effective Dates:
The mandatory Certificate of Inspection for remaining European countries is effective from January 1, 2023 (revised).
Impact Analysis:
Exporters:
Impact: Changes in export conditions, especially regarding mandatory inspection certificates, will directly affect exporters of wheat and meslin to European countries.
Action Required: Exporters need to obtain a Certificate of Inspection from the Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency for exports to specific European countries, now mandatory from January 1, 2023, for the remaining countries.
Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency:
Impact: Increased workload and responsibility due to the mandatory inspection certificate requirement.
Action Required: Ensure capacity to issue inspection certificates efficiently and promptly to facilitate exports.
European Importers:
Impact: New requirement for Certificate of Inspection may affect import procedures and timelines.
Action Required: Be aware of the new documentation requirements and coordinate with exporters to ensure compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi: Location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade office in New Delhi, Delhi.
Export Inspection Council: An agency responsible for issuing Certificates of Inspection for exports.
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
United Kingdom: A European country, mentioned in context of export policy.
Iceland: A European country, mentioned in context of export policy.
Liechtenstein: A European country, mentioned in context of export policy.
Norway: A European country, mentioned in context of export policy.
Switzerland: A European country, mentioned in context of export policy.
Santosh kumar Sarangi: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Government of India.
(To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-II, Section -3, sub
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E-mail: dgft@nic.in
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