Executive Summary:
This notification amends the export policy of onions, specifically allowing the export of Krishnapuram onions up to 10,000 MT. This is effective immediately and exports must be completed by March 31, 2020. It outlines specific conditions and certification processes for this export.
Key Points / Main Content:
Export Policy Amendment:
* Amends Notification No. 21/2015-20 dated 29.09.2019 concerning onion exports.
* Allows export of Krishnapuram onions under ITC (HS) classification, Chapter 7, Serial Number 52.
* Permits export of up to 10,000 MT of Krishnapuram onions.
Conditions for Export:
* Export allowed exclusively through Chennai port.
* Exports must be completed by March 31, 2020.
Certification and Registration:
* Exporters need a certificate from the Assistant Director, Horticulture, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, verifying the quantity of Krishnapuram onions for export.
* Exporters must register this certificate at the Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai.
* The Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai, will monitor the total quantity allowed for export and issue registration certificates.
Customs Authority Role:
* Customs authorities at Chennai port will permit Krishnapuram onion exports based on the certificate from the Assistant Director, Horticulture, Kadapa, and the registration certificate from the Office of Additional DGFT, Chennai.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters:
* Impact: Can export Krishnapuram onions up to 10,000 MT through Chennai port, subject to certification and registration.
* Action Required: Obtain a certificate from the Assistant Director, Horticulture, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, register it at the Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai, and ensure exports are completed by March 31, 2020.
Assistant Director, Horticulture, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Responsible for certifying the quantity of Krishnapuram onions for export purposes.
* Action Required: Issue certificates to exporters specifying the quantity of Krishnapuram onions for export.
Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai:
* Impact: Responsible for monitoring the total quantity of Krishnapuram onions allowed for export and issuing registration certificates.
* Action Required: Monitor export quantities, issue registration certificates based on the Andhra Pradesh Government's certifications, and maintain records.
Customs Authorities at Chennai Port:
* Impact: Responsible for allowing the export of Krishnapuram onions.
* Action Required: Verify certificates from the Assistant Director, Horticulture, Kadapa, and registration certificates from the Office of Additional DGFT, Chennai, before allowing exports.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Parliament of India to provide for the development and regulation of foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document outlining guidelines and objectives for India's foreign trade.
Krishnapuram Onion: A specific type of onion that is subject to the export policy mentioned in the notification.
Chennai Port: The only port through which the export of Krishnapuram onions is allowed according to the notification.
Government of Andhra Pradesh: The state government responsible for certifying the quantity of Krishnapuram onions for export.
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh: Location of the Assistant Director of Horticulture office responsible for issuing certificates for Krishnapuram onion exports.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The Indian government agency responsible for implementing and monitoring foreign trade policies.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-Officio Additional Secretary.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th February, 2020
No. 46/2015-2020
Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Onions
S.O. 571(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development &
Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-
2020, the Central Government hereby, with immediate effect, amends Notification No. 21/2015-20 dated
29.09.2019 relating to export of onion.
2. Export of Krishnapuram onions against Serial Number 52 of Chapter 7 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS)
classification of Export & Import Items shall be allowed for export upto 10,000 MT quantity subject to the
following conditions:
I. The export shipment of Krishnapuram Onion shall be allowed only through Chennai port and export
to be completed by 31st March, 2020.
II. An exporter shall have to get a certificate from the Assistant Director, Horticulture Kadapa,
Government of Andhra Pradesh certifying the quantity of Krishnapuram Onion for export purpose.
This certificate shall be registered by the exporter at the Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai.
III. The office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai shall monitor the total quantity being allowed for
exports and issue registration certificate based on the quantity of Krishnapuram Onion issued for
export by Government of Andhra Pradesh.
IV. The Customs Authorities at the Chennai port will allow export of Krishnapuram Onion on the basis
of Certificate from Assistant Director, Horticulture Kadapa, Government of Andhra Pradesh and
registration certificate from Office of Additional DGFT, Chennai submitted by the exporter.
3. Effect of this Notification:
Export of Krishnapuram Onions (Serial Number 52 of Chapter 7 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) classification
of Export & Import Items), upto a quantity of 10,000 MT has been allowed for the period up to
31st March, 2020, with immediate effect.
[F. No. 01/91/180/10/AM-20/EC]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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