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

Amendments in Export Policy of Biofuels under Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 (Export Policy) ITC (HS) classification of Export and Import.

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

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification amends the export policy for biofuels, specifically concerning items under Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) classification of export and import items.
  • It revises the policy conditions for Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength (2207 20 00), Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (2710 20 00), and Biodiesel and mixtures thereof (3826 00 00).

Key Changes

  • The notification amends Notification No. 29/2015-20 dated 28.08.2018.
  • For the specified biofuel items (2207 20 00, 2710 20 00, and 3826 00 00), export is generally permitted under license only for non-fuel purposes.
  • A key change is that exports of biofuel from Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and Export Oriented Units (EOU) are now allowed for both fuel and non-fuel purposes without any restrictions, provided the biofuel is produced using only imported feed stock.
  • The notification affects items falling under Sl. No. 115A, 115B and 115C under Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export Import Items.

Impact Analysis

Positive Impact

  • The policy change may encourage the use of imported feedstock for biofuel production, potentially diversifying the sources of raw materials.

Negative Impact

  • The focus on imported feedstock might disincentivize the development and use of domestically sourced biofuel feedstock.

Suggested Action Items

  • Review and update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the revised export regulations for biofuels.

Key Entities Referenced

Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The principal legislation governing foreign trade in India. Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20: The policy framework for promoting exports and regulating imports in India. Notification No. 29/2015-20 dated 28.08.2018: The original notification regarding export policy of Bio-fuels which is being amended by this notification. ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items: The Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) which is used for classifying goods for import and export purposes. Special Economic Zones (SEZ): Specifically delineated duty-free enclaves to promote exports and investment. Export Oriented Units (EOU): Units undertaking to export their entire production of goods and services. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The government agency responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy.
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S.O. 1390(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Central Government hereby amends Notification No. 29/2015-20 dated 28.08.2018.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 2. The revised policy conditions of Bio-Fuels under Sl. No. 115A, 115B and 115C under Chapter 27 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export Import Items will be as follows: S.No. Tariff Item Unit Item Description Present Present Policy Revised Policy Condition HS Code Policy Condition 115A 220720 00 Kg/u Ethyl alcohol and other Restricted Export is Export is permitted under spirits, denatured, of permitted under license only for non-fuel any strength. license only for purposes. However, Export of non-fuel Biofuel from Special purposes. Economic Zones (SEZ)/ Export Oriented Units (EoUs), are allowed for Fuel as well as Non-Fuel purposes without any restriction when produced using only imported feed stock. 115B 2710 20 00 Kg/u Petroleum oils and oils Restricted Export is Export is permitted under obtained from permitted under license only for non-fuel bituminous minerals license only for purposes. However, Export of (other than crude) and non-fuel Biofuel from Special preparations not purposes Economic Zones (SEZ)/ elsewhere specified or Export Oriented Units (EoUs), included, containing by are allowed for Fuel as well as weight 70% or more of Non-Fuel purposes without petroleum oils or of oils any restrictions when obtained from produced using only imported bituminous minerals, feed stock. these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, containing biodiesel, other than waste oils. 115C 3826 00 00 Kg/u Biodiesel and mixtures Restricted Export is Export is permitted under thereof, not containing permitted under license only for non-fuel or containing less than license only for purposes. However, Export of 70 % by weight of non-fuel Biofuel from petroleum oils and oils purposes Special Economic Zones obtained from (SEZ)/ Export Oriented Units bituminous minerals. (EoUs), are allowed for Fuel as well as Non-Fuel purposes without any restriction when produced using only imported feed stock. 3. Effect of this Notification: The Notification No. 29/2015-20 dated 28.08.2018 is amended to the extent that Export of Biofuel from Special Economic Zones (SEZ)/Export Oriented Units (EoUs), are allowed for Fuel as well as Non-Fuel purposes without any restriction when produced using only imported feed stock. [F. No. 01/91/180/21/AM-18/EC] 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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