Date: 2025-07-01Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Continuation of imposition of Quantitative Restriction on import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under Chapter 27 of ITC HS 2022 Schedule I Import Policy Regarding.
**Executive Summary:**
This notification extends the country-wise quantitative restrictions on the import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (HS Codes 27040020, 27040030, 27040040, 27040090) for a further period of six months, from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. It is issued by the Central Government, referencing the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and previous notifications. The quantitative restrictions will automatically cease on December 31, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Extension of Import Restrictions:**
* Extends the existing Import Policy Condition 8 concerning country-wise quantitative restrictions on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke imports.
* The extension is effective from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
* **Quantitative Restriction (QR) Details:**
* Specifies the country-wise quantitative restrictions in metric tons for the quarters of July-September 2025 and October-December 2025.
* Includes specific quantities for Australia, China PR, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, UK, and "Others".
* **Termination of Restrictions:**
* The country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) will automatically expire on December 31, 2025.
* All other terms and conditions remain consistent with the previously referenced notification.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Importers of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke:**
* *Impact:* Subject to continued country-wise quantitative restrictions on imports until December 31, 2025.
* *Action Required:* Adhere to the specified import quotas for each country of origin during the period of July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
* **Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for enforcing and monitoring the extended quantitative restrictions.
* *Action Required:* Continue to implement and oversee the import policy as per the notification, ensuring compliance with the set quotas until the restrictions expire.
* **Ministry of Commerce and Industry:**
* *Impact:* Oversees the policy and its implementation.
* *Action Required:* Monitor the effectiveness of the extended restrictions and make any necessary adjustments.
Key Entities Referenced
China PR: A country from which import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke is subject to Quantitative Restrictions as per the policy notification.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: Refers to the prevailing Foreign Trade Policy of India as of 2023, which governs import and export regulations.
FTDR Act, 1992: Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. An act of the Indian Parliament to provide for the development and regulation of foreign trade.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The governmental organization in India responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy.
Low Ash Metallurgical Coke: A specific type of coke (HS Codes 27040020, 27040030, 27040040, 27040090) that is subject to import restrictions.
ITC HS, 2022: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding, 2022 version. It is used for classifying goods in import and export.
Australia: A country from which import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke is subject to Quantitative Restrictions as per the policy notification.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and regulation of foreign trade.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th June, 2025
No. 22 /2025-26
Subject: Continuation of imposition of Quantitative Restriction on import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under
Chapter 27 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy) – Regarding.
S.O. 2951(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3, Section 5 and Section 9A of FTDR Act, 1992,
read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, and in continuation
to DGFT Notification No. 44/2024-25 dated 26.12.2024, the Central Government hereby extends the current Import
Policy Condition 8 in Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy) regarding country-wise quantitative
restrictions on import of “Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (HS Codes 27040020,27040030,27040040, 27040090), effective
from 01.01.2025 for a further period of six months i.e. from 01.07.2025 to 31.12.2025.
2. The country-wise Quantitative Restriction (QR) for said item shall be as under:[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Country ↓ Quantitative Restriction (in MT)
Quarter → July –September, 2025 October- December, 2025 Total
Australia 25,638 25,638 51,276
China PR 39,323 39,323 78,646
Colombia 1,24,886 1,24,886 2,49,771
Indonesia 33,182 33,182 66,364
Japan 1,04,990 1,04,990 2,09,980
Poland 2,53,168 2,53,168 5,06,336
Qatar 810 810 1620
Russia 44,591 44,591 89182
Singapore 23,239 23,239 46,478
Switzerland 40,887 40,887 81,774
UK 38 38 76
Others 22,831 22,831 45,662
Total 7,13,583 7,13,583 14,27,166
3. The country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) will cease automatically on 31.12.2025. All other terms and
conditions remain the same as in the above referred Notification.
Effect of the Notification:
Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) on import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke valid upto 30.06.2025,
have been extended for a further period of six months, i.e. from 01.07.2025 to 31.12.2025
This is issued with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry
[F. No. 01/89/180/23/AM-23/PC-2[A]/E-38692]
AJAY BHADOO, Addl. Secy.
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