This trade notice, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on February 13, 2024, outlines guidelines for importing premium frozen duck meat (ITC HS Codes 0207 4200 and 0207 4500) into India. As per Notifications No. 66 dated 06.03.2024 and No. 78 dated 16.03.2024, such imports are 'restricted' and permitted only for supply to 3-Star and above operational hotels. Imports under the specified ITC HS codes for other purposes remain 'free'.
Hotels rated 3-Star and above by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) are authorized to directly import premium frozen duck meat without needing an Import Authorization.
Distributors, aggregators, or suppliers importing premium frozen duck meat for these hotels must obtain an Import Authorization from DGFT. These importers must provide an undertaking confirming that the imported product is destined for 3-Star and above hotels, along with a list of potential eligible establishments. They are also required to maintain records of all supplies to these hotels and, when seeking subsequent Import Authorizations, must provide evidence of past supplies, including copies of GST invoices related to previous authorizations. Post-import utilization will be subject to verification by relevant authorities. Non-compliance may result in legal action.
For further information, contact Deepak Jhalani, Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade, at Deepak.jhalani@gov.in, referencing File No. 018918081AM24PC 2A E41646.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and commerce.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): An attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy.
New Delhi: The location of Vanijya Bhawan, where the Trade Notice was issued.
APEDA: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Import Authorization: A permit required for importers acting as Distributors Aggregators Suppliers for import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat.
Premium Frozen Duck Meat: The specific type of meat whose import is being regulated under ITC HS Codes 0207 4200 and 0207 4500.
Ministry of Tourism (MoT): The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in India, which rates hotels using the star system.
Goods and Services Tax (GST): An indirect tax used in India on the supply of goods and services.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Dated: 13** February, 2024
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Trade Notice No. 31 /2024-25
To,
1. Trade and Industry
2. APEDA/AIl Export Promotion Councils
Subject: Guidelines for availing Import Authorisation for Import
of Premium Frozen Duck Meat into India under ITC HS Code
0207 4200 & 0207 4500
This Trade Notice is being issued in reference to the Notification
No 66 dated 06.03.2024 read with Notification No. 78 dated 16.03.2024
providing that Import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat into India under
ITC HS Code 0207 4200 & 0207 4500 shall be 'restricted' for supplies
to be made to 3-Star and above Operational Hotels. Other imports
under given ITC(HS) code shall be 'Free'.
2. It may be noted that direct Imports by Hotels rated 3-Star and
above, as notified by MoT, are permitted to directly import Premium
Frozen Duck Meat without obtaining an Import Authorization.
3; The following guidelines are outlined for facilitating the
availment of Import Authorisation by importers acting as Distributors/
Aggregators/ Suppliers for import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat
destined for 3 Star and above Operational Hotels:
e Import Authorization Requirement: Such importers may obtain
an Import Authorization issued by DGFT.
e Undertaking: Such importers must submit an undertaking that
the Imported product is destined for 3-Star and above hotels, as
notified by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and will provide potential
eligible establishments.
e Maintenance of records for Supplies made: The importer
acting as distributor/ aggregator/supplier shall maintain records of
all such supplies made to 3-star and above hotels.
e Reporting of Post-Import Utilization: For obtaining subsequent
Import Authorization, such importer shall provide evidence of
supplies made to 3- Star and above hotels with copies of GST
invoice against the previous authorizations.
4. The import will be subject to verification by the appropriateauthorities. Non-compliance, if observed, may lead to actions as per
applicable laws and regulations.
This is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
(Deepak Jhalani)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
E-mail: Deepak .jhalani@gov.in
[Issued from File No. 01/89/180/81/AM-24/PC 2(A) /E-41646]