Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on December 18, 2019, amends the import policy and conditions for peas (HS code 0713 1000) under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule I. The notification imposes restrictions on pea imports, setting a minimum import price and limiting entry to the Kolkata sea port. It also establishes an annual fiscal year quota for pea imports.
Key Points / Main Content:
Import Policy Amendment:
* The import policy for peas (Pisum sativum), under HS code 0713 1000, remains "Restricted."
* Import of peas is subject to an annual fiscal year quota of 1.5 lakh MT as per procedure notified by DGFT.
* A minimum import price (MIP) of Rs. 200 CIF per kilogram is set for pea imports.
* Import is allowed only through Kolkata sea port.
* The restriction shall not apply to Government's import commitments under any Bilateral or Regional Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding.
Impact Analysis:
Importers:
Impact: Pea importers face restrictions, including quota limitations, a minimum import price, and a designated port of entry (Kolkata).
Action Required: Importers must comply with the DGFT-notified procedure for the annual fiscal year quota, ensure import prices meet or exceed the minimum, and route shipments through Kolkata sea port and check for updates on Bilateral or Regional Agreements or Memorandum of Understanding.
Government Agencies (e.g., DGFT):
Impact: DGFT is responsible for notifying the procedure for the annual fiscal year quota and monitoring compliance with the amended policy conditions.
Action Required: DGFT must publish and implement procedures for managing the annual fiscal year quota for pea imports.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry:
Impact: Responsible for approving the changes in import policy.
Action Required: Monitor the impact of the policy and make adjustments as needed.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: A policy document referenced in the notification regarding amendments to import policy.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: The Act that empowers the Central Government to amend import policies.
ITC HS, 2017, Schedule I Import Policy: The schedule of import policies being amended by the notification.
HS code 0713 1000: The Harmonized System code pertaining to Peas, specifically mentioned for import policy amendment.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The organization responsible for notifying procedures related to the import of peas.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The ministry under whose approval the notification is issued.
Diwakar Nath Misra: Joint Secretary who issued the notification.
Kolkata, West Bengal: The only sea port through which import of peas is allowed.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th December, 2019
No. 37/2015-2020
Subject: Amendment in Import Policy and Policy condition under HS code 0713 1000 of Chapter 7 of ITC (HS), 2017,
Schedule – I (Import Policy).
S.O. 4541(E).— In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02
and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends
import policy and policy conditions under HS code 0713 1000 of Chapter 7 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import
Policy), as under:
Exim code Item Existing Revised Existing Policy condition Revised Policy condition
description import policy
policy
0713 10 00 Peas (Pisum Restricted Restricted Import of Peas shall be Import of Peas shall be subject
sativum) and subject subject to an annual (fiscal to an annual (fiscal year) quota
including to Minimum year) quota of 1.5 lakh MT as of 1.5 lakh MT as per procedure
Yellow Import Price per procedure notified by notified by DGFT and it will be
peas, Green (MIP) of DGFT. This Restriction shall subject to Minimum Import
peas, Dun Rs.200/ CIF not apply to Government's Price (MIP) of Rs. 200/- and
Peas and per kg. import commitments under above CIF per kilogram and
Kaspa Peas. any Bilateral or Regional import is allowed through
Agreement or Memorandum Kolkata sea port only.
of Understanding This Restriction shall not
apply to Government's import
commitments under any
Bilateral or Regional Agreement
or Memorandum of
Understanding.
Effect of the Notification: Import of Peas (Pisum sativum) including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun Peas and Kaspa Peas
is restricted and import subject to MIP of Rs.200/- CIF per kilogram and import is allowed only through Kolkata sea port.
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[F.No. 14/3/2018-EP(Agri.III)]
DIWAKAR NATH MISRA, Jt. Secy.
Note: The principal notification No. 36/2015-2020, dated the 17th January, 2017 was published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary vide number S.O. 172 (E), dated the 17th January, 2017 and last amended vide Notification S.O.
6364(E) dated 28th December, 2018.
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