Executive Summary:
This notification amends the import policy and conditions for items under Chapter 84 of the ITC HS, 2017, Schedule I, specifically concerning power tillers and their components. The amendment changes the import policy from "Free" to "Restricted" for specific items. It was issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on July 15, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment Overview:
* The import policy for rotary tillers (8432 8020) and other items (8432 9090) under Chapter 84 of ITC HS, 2017, is revised from "Free" to "Restricted."
Policy Condition 3:
* A new policy condition (No. 3) is added to Chapter 84, defining the import policy for power tillers and their components.
* Under HS code 8432 8020, all items are free for import except power tillers as defined in IS: 13539:2018.
* Under HS code 8432 9090, all items are free for import except for the engine, transmission, chassis, and rotavator parts of power tillers as defined in IS: 13539:2018.
Power Tiller Definition (IS: 13539:2018):
* Power tiller is defined as agricultural machinery for soil preparation with a single axle, operated by a driver, self-powered, self-propelled and capable of pulling various attachments.
* It can be walk-behind or riding type and must be able to connect to a trailer for transporting goods of at least 1-ton capacity.
* Maximum speed with a trailer should not exceed 22 kmph.
* Minimum rated engine output should be 8 bhp (Brake Horse Power).
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholders: Importers of Agricultural Machinery
Impact: Importers of power tillers and their components will face restrictions, as the import policy has changed from "Free" to "Restricted."
Action Required: Importers need to be aware of the revised import policy and policy conditions, particularly the definition of power tillers as per IS: 13539:2018, to ensure compliance. They should assess how this change affects their import operations and adjust accordingly.
Stakeholders: Manufacturers/Suppliers of Power Tillers:
Impact: Manufacturers and suppliers will need to understand the import restrictions to ensure compliance of their products
Action required: Understand the IS standards to ensure compliance of products.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A trade policy referenced in the notification as being amended.
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament that provides the legal framework for foreign trade.
ITC HS, 2017, Schedule I Import Policy: Indian Trade Classification based on Harmonized System, 2017, Schedule I Import Policy is a classification system used for import policy.
Chapter 84 of ITC HS, 2017: Refers to a specific chapter within the ITC HS (Indian Trade Classification based on Harmonized System) related to import policy.
Power Tillers: Agricultural machinery whose import policy is being amended in the notification.
IS: 13539:2018: An Indian Standard that defines Power Tillers, referenced in the notification.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry under whose approval the notification is issued.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade, and Ex officio Additional Secretary, who issued the notification.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th July, 2020
No. 19/2015-2020
Subject: Amendment in import policy and policy conditions of items under Chapter 84 of ITC (HS), 2017,
Schedule – I (Import Policy).
S.O. 2352(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph
1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government
hereby amends the import policy and import policy conditions of items under Chapter 84 of ITC (HS), 2017,
Schedule – I (Import Policy).
Exim Code Item Description Present Revised Policy Present Policy Revised Policy Condition
Policy Condition
8432 8020 Rotary tiller Free Restricted - Subject to Policy Condition 3
of this Chapter
8432 9090 Other Free Restricted - Subject to Policy Condition 3
of this Chapter
2. A new Policy Condition No. 3 is being added in Chapter 84 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy) as
follows:[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
3. Import Policy for Power Tillers and its components:
a. Under HS code 8432 8020, Import is ‘Free’ for all items except Power Tillers as defined in IS: 13539-2018.
b. Under HS code 8432 9090, Import is ‘Free’ for all items except for Engine, Transmission, Chassis and
Rotavator forming parts of Power Tillers as defined in IS: 13539-2018.
c. Definition of Power Tillers as per IS:13539-2018: Power Tiller is an agricultural machinery used for soil
preparation having a single axle, in which the direction of travel and its control during field operation is
performed by the operator. It is self-powered, self-propelled, and can pull cultivator, harrow, plough, various
seeder, harvester and such other suitable attachments. The equipment may be walk behind or riding
attachment type and should be capable of being coupled to a trailer that can be used for transportation of
goods of not less than 1 ton capacity. The maximum speed of the power tiller when coupled to a trailer shall
not exceed 22 kmph. The minimum rated horse power output of the power tiller engine shall not be less than
8 bhp (Brake Horse Power).
Effect of the Notification: Import Policy of Power Tillers and its components is amended from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’.
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[ F.No. 01/89/180/48/AM-13/PC-2[A]/E-5928]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex- officio Addl. Secy.
Note: The principal notification No. 36/2015-2020, dated the 17th January, 2017 was published in the Gazette
of India, Extraordinary vide number S.O. 172 (E), dated the 17th January, 2017.
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