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

Amendment in procedure for import of Copper products and Zinc Oxide under the Revised India Nepal Treaty of Trade

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

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This Public Notice amends the procedure for importing copper products and zinc oxide from Nepal under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) as per the revised India-Nepal Treaty of Trade. It designates DGFT(Hqrs) as the authority for allocation and monitoring of all TRQ items under the revised India-Nepal Treaty.

Key Changes

  • DGFT(Hqrs) is the designated authority for allocation and monitoring of all TRQ items under the Revised India-Nepal Treaty.
  • DGFT is authorized to allocate and monitor 10,000 MT of TRQ for copper products under Chapter 74 and HS code 8544 of ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) and 2500 MT of zinc oxide from Nepal.
  • The designated authority of Nepal (Department of Commerce) will communicate the quota allocated to each manufacturer/exporter on a quarterly basis to DGFT via email at policy2-dgft@gov.in.
  • Imports are permitted through specific Land Customs Stations (LCS): Kakarbhitta/Naxalbari, Biratnagar/Jogbani, Birganj/Raxaul, Nepalgunj/Nepalgunj Road, and Mahendranagar/Banbasa.
  • Indian importers must apply for TRQ certificates online through the DGFT website.
  • Importers must provide reference to the TRQ issued to the Nepalese Exporter by the competent authority in Nepal.
  • The TRQ issued will include the importer's name and address, Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), Customs notification number, applicable tariff item, quantity, and validity period.
  • TRQ authorizations will be issued electronically by DGFT and transmitted to the Indian Customs EDI System (ICES).
  • Imports under TRQ are allowed only upon electronic debiting in the ICES system or on debit as endorsed.
  • There is no end date for applying for TRQ certificates online for the financial year 2023-24, but DGFT will monitor cumulative quantities and cease issuing certificates once the TRQ quantity limit is reached.
  • The year for these imports is defined as the period from April 1st to March 31st (Indian financial year).
  • TRQ Certificates are valid for a maximum of 12 months or until the end of the financial year, whichever is earlier.
  • DGFT reserves the right to make changes to the modalities/allocation process at any time.
  • The application procedure for import of items under TRQ under the Revised India-Nepal Treaty is included under Annexure VI of Appendix 2A.

Impact Analysis

Importers

  • Action Item: Familiarize themselves with the new online application process on the DGFT website and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

Nepalese Exporters

  • Action Item: Coordinate with the Department of Commerce in Nepal to ensure timely communication of quota allocations to DGFT.

DGFT

  • Action Item: Update internal processes and systems to reflect the new responsibilities for TRQ allocation and monitoring. Monitor cumulative quantities to ensure compliance with TRQ limits.

Customs Authorities

  • Action Item: Ensure that the ICES system is updated to receive and process TRQ authorizations electronically from DGFT.

Land Customs Stations (LCS)

  • Action Item: Ensure that the LCS are aware of the updated procedures and are equipped to facilitate the import of goods under the TRQ.

Key Entities Referenced

DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade): The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy and related regulations. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to foreign trade. Department of Commerce (Nepal): The designated authority in Nepal responsible for communicating quota allocations to DGFT. Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue): The ministry responsible for customs notifications and related regulations. Indian Customs EDI System (ICES): The electronic system used by Indian Customs for processing import and export documentation. Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The policy document that governs India's foreign trade. Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023: A document providing detailed procedures related to the Foreign Trade Policy. Notification No. 9/2003-Customs dated 15th January, 2003: Customs notification issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue). Public Notice No. 9 /2002-2007 dated 30th April, 2002: Public Notice regarding import procedures, amended from time to time. Revised India-Nepal Treaty of Trade: The trade agreement between India and Nepal that governs trade relations.
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F. No. 01/89/180/Misc-37/AM-07/PC-2[A]/Part-V/E-25648.— In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), hereby amends the procedure in continuation to Public Notice No. 9 /2002-2007 dated 30th April, 2002 as amended time to time in sync with Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 9/2003-Customs dated 15th January, 2003, for import of items under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) under India Nepal Treaty in terms of Para 2.92 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023, as under: i. DGFT(Hqrs) shall be the designated authority for allocation and monitoring of all TRQ items under Revised India-Nepal Treaty; ii. Accordingly, the DGFT is authorised for allocation and monitoring of 10,000 MT of TRQ of Copper products under Chapter 74 and HS code 8544 of ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) and 2500 MT of Zinc Oxide from Nepal; iii. The quota so allocated to each manufacturer/ exporter on a quarterly basis would be communicated by the designated authority of Nepal (Department of Commerce) to DGFT, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India over email at policy2-dgft@gov.in; iv. Imports will be permitted through the Land Customs Stations (LCS) at: Kakarbhitta/Naxalbari, Biratnagar/Jogbani, Birganj/Raxaul, Nepalgunj/Nepalgunj Road and Mahendranagar/Banbasa; v. The Indian importer shall file online application for TRQ certificate on the DGFT Website (www.dgft.gov.in) by navigating to Home page →Services → Import Management System → Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) → ‘Apply for TRQ’; vi. The importer shall mandatorily upload/provide reference to the TRQ issued to the Nepalese Exporter by the competent authority in Nepal; vii. The TRQ issued shall contain the name and address of the importer, Importer -Exporter Code (IEC), Customs notification number, tariff item as applicable, quantity and validity period of the TRQ; viii. The TRQ authorisation shall be issued electronically by the DGFT and transmitted to Indian Customs EDI System (ICES); ix. Imports against the TRQ shall be allowed only upon debiting electronically in the ICES system or on debit as endorsed; x. For the Financial Year 2023-24, there shall be no end date for applying for the TRQ Certificate online on DGFT website. The DGFT shall monitor the cumulative quantities for TRQ Certificates issued. No further TRQ Certificates shall be issued once the stated TRQ quantity limit is reached; xi. The year in respect of these imports will be the period from 1st April to 31st March, i.e., financial year in India; xii. TRQ Certificate shall be valid for a maximum period of 12 months or the end of the financial year, whichever is earlier; xiii. Further, the DGFT reserves the right to make any changes in the modalities/allocation process at any point of time, as deemed fit;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC.1] xiv. Other modalities shall remain the same as notified earlier time to time; and xv. Procedure for application for import of items under TRQ under Revised India-Nepal Treaty as enumerated above is inserted under Annexure VI of Appendix 2A. Effect of this Public Notice: Henceforth, DGFT(Hqrs) shall be the designated authority for allocation and monitoring of all TRQ items under Revised India-Nepal Treaty. Accordingly, revised procedure for allocation and monitoring of Copper products and Zinc Oxide under TRQ under Para 2.92 of the HBP, 2023 is notified. 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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