Executive Summary:
This notification, effective immediately, amends the export policy of onions, specifically regarding Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions. It allows the export of up to 10,000 MT of each type until March 31, 2021, subject to specific certification and registration procedures. Shipments for both onion types are only permitted through Chennai port.
Key Points / Main Content:
Bangalore Rose Onion Export:
* Export is permitted up to 10,000 MT until March 31, 2021, via Chennai port only.
* Exporters must obtain a certificate from the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of Karnataka, verifying the item and quantity.
* The certificate must be registered at the Office of Additional DGFT, Bangalore.
* The Office of Additional DGFT, Bangalore, will monitor the total export quantity and issue registration certificates.
* Customs authorities at Chennai port will allow exports based on the Horticulture Commissioner's certificate and the DGFT registration certificate.
Krishnapuram Onion Export:
* Export is permitted up to 10,000 MT until March 31, 2021, via Chennai port only.
* Exporters need a certificate from the Assistant Director, Horticulture Kadapa, Government of Andhra Pradesh, certifying the export quantity.
* The certificate must be registered at the Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai.
* The Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai, will monitor the total export quantity and issue registration certificates.
* Customs authorities at Chennai port will allow exports based on the Assistant Director's certificate and the DGFT registration certificate.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters:
* Impact: Can export Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions up to specified quantities under new conditions.
* Action Required: Obtain necessary certificates, register them with the respective DGFT offices, and ensure exports are completed by March 31, 2021, via Chennai port.
Horticulture Commissioner, Government of Karnataka, and Assistant Director, Horticulture Kadapa, Government of Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Responsible for issuing certificates verifying the quantity and type of onions for export.
* Action Required: Issue certificates to exporters as per the guidelines.
Office of Additional DGFT, Bangalore, and Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai:
* Impact: Responsible for registering certificates and monitoring the total quantity allowed for export.
* Action Required: Register certificates, monitor export quantities, and issue registration certificates based on the allowed quantities.
Customs Authorities at Chennai Port:
* Impact: Responsible for allowing the export of onions based on the presented certificates.
* Action Required: Verify the certificates from the Horticulture Commissioner/Assistant Director and the DGFT offices before allowing exports.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document that is referenced in the notification as being amended.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament that gives the Central Government powers regarding foreign trade.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, signatory of the notification.
Bangalore Rose Onion: A specific type of onion, export of which is being regulated by this notification. Originates from Bangalore region.
Krishnapuram Onion: A specific type of onion, export of which is being regulated by this notification. Originates from Krishnapuram.
Government of Karnataka: The state government responsible for issuing certificates for Bangalore Rose Onion exports.
Government of Andhra Pradesh: The state government responsible for issuing certificates for Krishnapuram Onion exports.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th October, 2020
No. 39/2015-2020
Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Onions.
S.O. 3504(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development &
Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 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 makes following amendment to the Notification
No. 31/2015-20 dated 14.09.2020 relating to export of onion with immediate effect.
2. Export of Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions against Serial No 52 of Chapter 7, ITC (HS)
Export Policy, 2018 shall be allowed for export upto quantity of 10,000 MT each, subject to the following conditions:
Export of Bangalore Rose Onions
I. The export shipment of Bangalore Rose Onion shall be allowed only through Chennai port and export to be
completed by 31st March, 2021.
II. An exporter shall have to get a certificate from the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of Karnataka
certifying the item and the quantity of Bangalore Rose Onion to be exported.
III. The certificate shall be registered by the exporter at the Office of Additional DGFT, Bangalore.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
IV. The office of Additional DGFT, Bangalore shall monitor the total quantity being allowed for exports and
issue registration certificate based on the quantity of Bangalore Rose Onion allowed for export by
Horticulture Commissioner, Government of Karnataka.
V. The Customs Authorities at the Chennai port will allow export of Bangalore Rose Onion on the basis of
Certificate from Horticulture Commissioner and registration certificate from Office of Additional DGFT,
Bangalore.
Export of Krishnapuram Onions
I. The export shipment of Krishnapuram Onion shall be allowed only through Chennai port and export to be
completed by 31st March, 2021.
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.
III. The certificate shall be registered by the exporter at the Office of Zonal Additional DGFT, Chennai.
IV. 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.
V. 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 Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions (Serial Number 52, Chapter 7), upto quantity of
10,000 MT each, has been allowed for the period upto 31st March, 2021, with immediate effect.
[F. No. 01/91/180/08/AM-20/EC/Pt - E-24164]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Additional Secy.
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