Executive Summary:
This public notice from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade outlines the procedure to implement restrictions on the import of power tillers and their components, HS codes 8432 8020 and 8432 9090, as per Notification No. 19/2015-2020 dated July 15, 2020. It specifies conditions and modalities for issuing import authorizations. The procedure aims to control the quantity of power tillers and components imported.
Key Points / Main Content:
Import Authorization Conditions:
* Annual Limit: The total value of import authorizations issued to a firm or firms in a year cannot exceed 10% of the value of power tillers imported by them in the previous year (2019-20). This 10% cap also applies to power tiller components.
* Business Experience: Applicants must have been in the power tiller business for at least three years and have sold a minimum of 100 power tillers in the past three years.
* Testing and Approval: Applicants must possess a valid Type ICT batch test report from FMTTI, along with emission test approval and CMVR, for the power tiller intended for import.
* Infrastructure: Applicants need to have satisfactory infrastructure for training, after-sales service, and spare parts.
* Eligibility: Only manufacturers are eligible to apply for import authorization of Power Tillers or their components.
* Specifications: Imported power tillers must meet all specifications as notified under IS: 13539 or higher.
Impact Analysis:
Manufacturers/Importers:
Impact: Subject to new restrictions and procedures for importing power tillers and their components. They must adhere to the specified conditions for import authorization.
Action Required: Assess their eligibility based on the new criteria, gather necessary documentation (test reports, sales records, etc.), and ensure compliance with technical specifications (IS: 13539).
Directorate General of Foreign Trade:
Impact: Responsible for implementing and monitoring the new import procedure.
Action Required: Enforce the new regulations, process import authorization applications according to the outlined procedure, and ensure compliance.
Customers/End Users:
Impact: The availability and cost of power tillers and their components may be affected due to import restrictions.
Action Required: No direct action is required, but they should be aware of potential changes in the market.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document that provides the framework for regulating and promoting foreign trade.
Director General of Foreign Trade: The authority responsible for implementing and regulating foreign trade policies.
Power Tillers: Agricultural equipment whose import is being regulated by the public notice. Mentioned with HS codes 8432 8020 and 8432 9090
Notification No. 19/2015-2020: A specific notification that imposes restrictions on the import of power tillers.
2019-20: The past year used as a reference for calculating import limits.
FMTTI: An abbreviation, expanded as 'Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute', which is an organization that provides type ICT batch test reports
IS: 13539: An Indian Standard specification that imported power tillers must meet.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Government ministry responsible for foreign trade.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 15th July, 2020
No. 13/(2015-2020)
Subject: Procedure for allocation of import authorization of Power tillers.
F.No. 01/89/180/48/AM-13/PC-2[A]/E-5928.— In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of
the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 read with Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the
Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the procedure to implement the restriction imposed on import of
Power Tillers (HS code 8432 8020 and 8432 9090) as per Notification No. 19/2015-2020 dated 15.07.2020, as
under:
Conditions and modalities for issuance of authorizations for import
a. The cumulative value of authorization issued to any firm/all firms in a year would not be exceeding 10%
of the value of power tillers imported during the past year i.e 2019-20 by that firm/firms. The cap of 10%
would also be applicable for components of power tillers.
b. The applicant should have been in the business for at least three years and should have sold a minimum of
one hundred power tillers in the past three years.
c. The applicant should have the valid Type (ICT) /batch test report from FMTTI as well as emission test
approval and CMVR of the power tiller sought to be imported.
d. The applicant should have satisfactory and proven infrastructure for training, post sales service and spare
parts.
e. Only manufacturers are eligible for applying for an import authorization for import of Power Tiller or its
components.
f. The Power Tiller which will be imported should meet all the specifications as notified from time to time
under IS: 13539 or higher than these specifications.
Effect of this Public Notice: Procedure to implement the restriction imposed on import of Power tillers and its
components (HS code 8432 8020 and 8432 9090) is notified.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex- officio Addl. Secy.
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