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Date: 07-Mar-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Import of Menthol covered under ITCHS codes 29061100 30039021 33012590 and 33012400 under Advance Authorisation DFIA

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This public notice issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) suspends the use of Standard Input-Output Norms (SION) and ad-hoc norms for the import of menthol under specific ITC(HS) codes (29061100, 30039021, 33012590, and 33012400) with immediate effect.
  • The issuance of Advance Authorisations and Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) for menthol under these ITC(HS) codes is also put on hold until a review of the relevant SION and ad-hoc norms is completed.

Key Changes

  • Menthol, classified under ITC(HS) codes 29061100, 30039021, 33012590 and 33012400, is suspended from existing Standard Input Output Norms (SION) and ad-hoc norms.
  • No new Advance Authorisations or Duty Free Import Authorisations (DFIA) will be issued for the import of menthol under the specified ITC(HS) codes until further review.
  • The suspension is effective from March 7, 2024.

Impact Analysis

Importers of Menthol

  • Impact: Increased cost of imports due to the inability to use duty exemptions under advance authorization/DFIA.

Exporters using Menthol as Input

  • Impact: Potential disruption to export orders due to increased cost of production.

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

  • Impact: Increased administrative burden due to the review process and stakeholder consultations.

Domestic Menthol Producers

  • Impact: Potential increase in revenue and market share for domestic producers.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The agency issuing the public notice and responsible for foreign trade policy. Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023: The overarching policy framework governing India's foreign trade, under which the DGFT derives its powers. Handbook of Procedures (HBP): A document providing detailed procedures for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy. Standard Input-Output Norms (SION): Norms specifying the quantity of inputs required for producing a unit of output for export purposes. Advance Authorisation: A scheme allowing duty-free import of inputs required for export production. Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA): An authorisation that allows duty-free import of inputs. ITC(HS) codes 29061100, 30039021, 33012590 and 33012400: Specific codes under the Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) that classify Menthol.
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