## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Export Policy of Fertilisers
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to the Export Policy of Fertilisers, specifically concerning the list of manufacturers/units of NP/NPK fertilizers eligible to freely export their own manufactured products. The amendment adds "Ms Universal Crop Protection" to the list of entities that can export under specific policy conditions as outlined in ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018. This change aims to expand the scope of manufacturers eligible for facilitated export of fertilizers, potentially impacting trade volumes and market access.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the amendment to the Export Policy of Fertilisers, as detailed in the provided government notification. This analysis is based solely on the text of the notification and aims to clarify the scope and implications of this change for relevant stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy Being Amended:** The amendment pertains to the Export Policy of Fertilisers outlined within the broader framework of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020 and governed by the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. It references Chapter 31 of the ITC (HS) Classification Schedule 2 – Export Policy.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective of the underlying policy is to regulate and potentially facilitate the export of fertilizers, specifically NP/NPK types, manufactured by listed entities while adhering to specific policy conditions. The amendment contributes to this by modifying the list of approved manufacturers.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This specific amendment appears designed to expand the pool of manufacturers/units of NP/NPK fertilizers that are permitted to freely export their own manufactured products, subject to fulfilling certain policy conditions as laid out in the ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018. The inclusion of "Ms Universal Crop Protection" suggests either that this entity has now met the eligibility criteria or that the policy is being broadened to include additional qualified manufacturers. The reason for broadening the list cannot be determined from the provided text.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** List C of Note 1 under Export Licensing Note of Chapter 31 of ITCHS Classification Schedule 2 Export Policy.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The list of NP/NPK fertilizer manufacturers/units eligible to freely export their own manufactured goods is expanded to include "Ms Universal Crop Protection" as the 19th entry.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** This amendment grants "Ms Universal Crop Protection" the same export privileges as the other 18 listed entities, allowing them to freely export their manufactured NP/NPK fertilizers, provided they adhere to the existing policy conditions outlined in the ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The direct target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Ms Universal Crop Protection:** They are the immediate beneficiary, gaining eligibility for facilitated export.
* **Other Listed Fertilizer Manufacturers:** The addition of a new competitor may have a marginal impact on their market share, depending on "Ms Universal Crop Protection’s" production capacity and export strategy.
* **Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):** The DGFT is responsible for implementing and overseeing the export policy and will need to update their records and processes to reflect this change.
* **Relevant Customs Authorities:** They will need to be aware of the updated list for clearance of fertilizer exports.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is responsible for implementing this amendment.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment takes effect "with immediate effect" from November 29, 2021. Implementation would likely involve updating the relevant export documentation and customs procedures to reflect the inclusion of "Ms Universal Crop Protection" on the approved list.
* **Specific Implementation Aspects Related to Changes:** The DGFT and customs authorities will need to verify that "Ms Universal Crop Protection" meets all the criteria outlined in the ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018 before allowing them to freely export their manufactured NP/NPK fertilizers.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to increase the volume of NP/NPK fertilizer exports by enabling "Ms Universal Crop Protection" to participate more easily in the export market. The overall impact will likely be a marginal increase in export volumes, with potential shifts in market share among the listed manufacturers. The specific impact will depend on "Ms Universal Crop Protection's" production capacity and export strategy.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to the Export Policy of Fertilisers, specifically the addition of "Ms Universal Crop Protection" to the list of eligible exporters, represents a minor adjustment to existing regulations. This change facilitates the export of NP/NPK fertilizers by an additional manufacturer, potentially leading to a modest increase in export volumes. This report provides a clear and concise understanding of the implications of this amendment for affected industry stakeholders based on the provided text.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Development Regulation Act, 1992: Act governing foreign trade development and regulation. (No.22 of 1992)
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-2020: Policy governing foreign trade.
ITC HS Classification Schedule 2 Export Policy: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding (ITC HS) classification schedule for export policy.
Chapter 31 of ITCHS Classification Schedule 2 Export Policy: Chapter related to fertilizers export policy.
Universal Crop Protection: A manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers added to the list of those who can freely export their own manufactures subject to certain policy conditions.
Gujarat State Fertilisers Chemicals Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Zuari Industries Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Greenstar Fertilizers Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers, previously known as Sothern Petrochemical Industries Corporation SPIC Limited.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertiliser Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Oswal Chemicals Fertilisers Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Madras Fertilisers Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Hindalco Industries Limited: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers unit : birla Copper
Indian Farmers Fertilisers Coop. Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Godavari Fertilisers Chemical Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
E.I.D Parry India Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Coromondal Fertilizer Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Tata Chemicals Limited: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in New Delhi.
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
FACT Cochin: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in Cochin.
Gujrat Narmada Valley Fertiliser Company limited: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in Bharauch, Gujarat.
Heritaze Enterprise: Manufacturer of NP NPK fertilizers located in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade ExOfficio Addl. Secy.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th November, 2021
No. 44/2015-2020
Subject : Export Policy of Fertilisers – Updation in List of Manufactures/Units of NP/NPK
Fertilizers - regarding
S.O. 4899(E).— In exercise of the 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 paragraph 1.02 and
2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-2020, the Central Government hereby makes the
amendments with immediate effect in List ‘C’ of Note 1 under Export Licensing Note of Chapter 31 of
ITC(HS) Classification - Schedule 2 (Export Policy):
2. The existing entries against List ‘C’ below Note 1 under Export Licensing Note of Chapter 31 of
ITC(HS) Classification - Schedule 2 (Export Policy) is amended by adding the name of M/s Universal
Crop Protection at S.No 19 in addition to existing entries:
Chapter 31
Fertilisers
Export Licensing Note of Chapter 31
Note 1
Manufacturers of NP / NPK who can freely export their own manufactures subject to certain policy
conditions as ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018 are as follows:
C. List of NP / NPK Manufacturers
1. M/s Gujarat State Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. 6th Floor, Meridien, West Tower, Windsor Place, New
Delhi-110001.
2. M/s Zurai Industries Ltd., International Trade Tower, 2nd Floor, F Block, Nehru Place, New Delhi-
110019.
3. M/s Greenstar Fertilizers Ltd. [earlier known as Sothern Petrochemical Industries Corporation (SPIC)
Limited]
4. M/s Rashtriya Chemical and Fertiliser Ltd., H-9 Green Park Extn., New Delhi.
5. M/s Oswal Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd., 7th Floor, Antrikash Bhawan, 22, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Delhi-110001.
6. M/s Madras Fertilisers Ltd., U-12-A, First Floor, Green Park Extension, New Delhi-110016.
7. M/s Hindalco Industries Limited ( unit : birla Copper )
8. M/s Indian Farmers Fertilisers Coop. Ltd., 34, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019.
9. M/s Godavari Fertilisers & Chemical Ltd., E-198, East of Kailash, New Delhi-110065.
10. M/s E.I. D Parry India Ltd., Jeevan Deep Building, No.10, Sansad Marg, P.B. No.172, New Delhi-
110001.
11. M/s Coromondal Fertilizer Ltd. (CFL) Jeevan Deep Building, 1st Floor, 10, Parliament Street, New
Delhi-110001.
12. M/s Tata Chemicals Limited (Phosphate Business Division ), bishop’s house, 51, Chowringee Road,
Kolkata-700071.
13. M/s Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd., 1002, Bhikaji Cama Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
14. M/s Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, S-I, First Floor, Panchsheel Park,
New Delhi-110017.
15. M/s Paradeep Phosphates Ltd., Bayan Bhawan, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bhubaneswar-
751001.
16. M/s FACT, Cochin.
17. M/s Gujrat Narmada Valley Fertiliser Company limited, Bharauch (Gujarat)
18. M/s Heritaze Enterprise, Vadodara (Gujarat)
19. M/s Universal Crop Protection.
3. Effect of this notification:
List of Manufacturers / Units of NP / NPK, who can freely export their own manufactures subject to the
conditions, have been amended by adding the name of M/s Universal Crop Protection to the list of existing
entries.
[F. No. 01/91/180/13/AM-22/EC/E-29691]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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