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Date: 30-Aug-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendments in Appendix4J of the Handbook of Procedures 2023

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Gazette Notification Description

  • This public notice, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, on August 30, 2024, amends Appendix-4J of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023. The amendment rationalizes the Export Obligation Period (EOP) with pre-import conditions for various imported items.
  • The changes are made under the powers conferred by Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023.

Key Changes

  • Appendix-4J of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, has been amended to revise the Export Obligation Period (EOP) for several imported items. The EOP is the timeframe within which exporters must fulfill their export obligations after importing goods under a pre-import condition.
  • Specific changes include revised EOPs for various items such as pepper, cardamom, chilies, other spices, drugs from unregistered sources, tea, coconut oil, silk, raw sugar, precious metals, penicillin, natural rubber, and various items under specific authorization schemes.
  • Some items, like Shea Nut, Shea Butter, Palm Mid Fraction, ILLIPE Kernel, and Wool Grease, have been entirely excluded from Appendix-4J.
  • The changes aim to simplify the process and improve ease of doing business. The new EOPs are stated in months for each item (ranging from 3 to 18 months).

Impact Analysis

Importers

  • Action Item: Importers should review the amended Appendix-4J to understand the revised EOPs for their specific imported goods and adjust their business plans accordingly.

Exporters

  • Action Item: Exporters should review the amended Appendix-4J to understand the new EOPs for the imported goods they utilize and adjust their export strategies and timelines accordingly.

Government

  • Action Item: The DGFT should monitor the impact of the changes on trade volumes and compliance and consider further adjustments as needed.

Customs Authorities

  • Action Item: Customs authorities should update their systems and procedures to reflect the changes in Appendix-4J.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority of the public notice, responsible for regulating India's foreign trade. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The parent ministry under which the DGFT operates. Handbook of Procedures, 2023: The document amended by the public notice; it outlines procedures for foreign trade in India. Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: The overarching policy document under which the DGFT operates and which provides the legal basis for the amendment. Appendix-4J: The specific section within the Handbook of Procedures that details Export Obligation Periods for various imported items. ITC (HS) Code: The Harmonized System (HS) codes used for classifying traded goods in India.
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F. No. 01/94/180/075/AM24/PC-4.—In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 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 amendment in Appendix-4J of the Handbook of Procedures 2023: 1. In the Appendix-4J table, the existing entries are amended to be read as under: Import Item(s) Export Obligation Period with pre- import condition from the date of Serial No. clearance of each import consignment by Customs Authority Spice (a) Pepper; cardamom and chilies for Value Addition 1 purpose like crushing / grinding / sterilisation or for 6 Months manufacture of oils and oleoresins and not for simple cleaning, grading, repacking etc.[भाग I—खण् ड 1] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 (b) Spices other than pepper, cardamom and chilies for 12 Months manufacture of Spice oils, Oleoresin (c) Other than (a) & (b) above 6 Months Drugs imported from unregistered source (with a specific 2 12 Months export order and pre-import condition) 3 Tea 6 Months 4 Coconut Oil 6 Months 5 Silk in any form 12 Months 6 Raw Sugar 6 Months Precious Metal Gold/Silver/Platinum 7 4 Months (Pertains to Gem and Jewellery Sector) Penicillin and its salts [ITC (HS) Code No. 29411010, if 8 12 Months imported from unregistered source 9 Natural Rubber 6 Months Import items as allowed under notified SION/prior fixation 10 of norms by NC for export of all items covered under 6 Months * Chapter 7 and Chapter 15 of ITC(HS) Classification. Fabrics including interlining under Special Advance 18 Months from the date of issue of Authorization Scheme for export of Articles of Apparel and Authorisation (not from the date of 11 Clothing Accessories (Para 4.04A of FTP 2023) import) and further extension as allowed in Para 4.40(a), (b), (c) and (e) of HBP) 12. Maize (ITC HS Code 1005) 3 Months 13. Walnut in any form 6 Months 14. Wheat 6 Months (* Shea Nut, Shea Butter, Palm Mid Fraction, ILLIPE Kernel, and Wool Grease are excluded from this table altogether.) Effect of the Public Notice: The Export Obligation Period with pre-import condition from the date of clearance of each import consignment by Customs Authority in some of the existing entries under Appendix-4J has been rationalised after stakeholder consultations, 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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