Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on November 4, 2019, amends the export policy conditions for Basmati and Non-Basmati rice. It mandates that exports of these rice varieties to European Union member states and other European countries require a Certificate of Inspection from the Export Inspection Council (EIC) or Export Inspection Agency (EIA), effective immediately. The changes are made under the authority of the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act of 1992 and the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment Overview:
* Amends the export policy conditions for ITC HS codes 1006 2000 (Non-Basmati rice) and 1006 3020 (Basmati rice) in Schedule 2 of the ITC HS Export Policy, 2018.
Policy Change:
* Adds a new policy condition requiring a Certificate of Inspection for exports to EU member states and other European countries.
* The Certificate of Inspection must be issued by the Export Inspection Council (EIC) or Export Inspection Agency (EIA).
Implementation:
* The notification takes immediate effect.
Impact Analysis:
Rice Exporters:
* Impact: Rice exporters shipping Basmati and Non-Basmati rice to European Union countries and other European countries will face a new requirement for exporting their goods.
* Action Required: Obtain a Certificate of Inspection from the EIC or EIA for all shipments of Basmati and Non-Basmati rice to the specified European countries.
Export Inspection Council (EIC) / Export Inspection Agency (EIA):
* Impact: Increased workload due to the new requirement for issuing Certificates of Inspection for rice exports to European countries.
* Action Required: Prepare to handle requests and issue Certificates of Inspection for Basmati and Non-Basmati rice exports to European countries.
Key Entities Referenced
ITC HS Export Policy, 2018: Export policy document which is being amended by this notification.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: Act that grants powers to the Central Government for foreign trade regulation.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: Policy document read with the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992.
Central Government: The governing body issuing the notification and making the amendments.
Rice Basmati: Type of rice whose export policy is being amended.
Rice Non Basmati: Type of rice whose export policy is being amended.
European Union: Trading block to which the export policy changes pertain.
Export Inspection Council: Agency responsible for issuing certificates of inspection for rice exports to the EU.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 4th November, 2019
No. 29/2015-2020
Subject : Amendment in Policy Condition of Sl. No. 55 and 57, Chapter 10 Schedule – 2, ITC (HS)
Export Policy, 2018 - reg.
S.O. 3982(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-
20, the Central Government hereby makes amendments with immediate effect policy condition at Sl. No. 55
and 57, Schedule – 2 ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018 for export of rice (Basmati and Non Basmati).
2. The following policy condition shall be added to the existing entries of Chapter 10 at Serial No. 55
and 57:—
Sl. Tariff Item Item Export Amended Policy Condition
No. HS Code Description Policy
55 1006 2000 Non-Basmati Free Export to EU member states and other European countries
1006 30 Rice permitted subject to issuance of ‘Certificate of Inspection’ by
1006 3010 Export Inspection Council (EIC) / Export Inspection Agency
1006 3090 (EIA).
1006 40 00
57 1006 30 20 Basmati Rice Free Export to EU member states and other European countries
(Dehusked permitted subject to issuance of ‘Certificate of Inspection’ by
(Brown), semi Export Inspection Council (EIC) / Export Inspection Agency
milled, milled (EIA).
both in either
par- boiled or
raw
condition).
3. Effect of this Notification:
In addition to other existing policy conditions, export of Rice (Basmati and Non – Basmati) to
European Union Countries will require 'Certificate of Inspection' from EIC/EIA with immediate
effect.
[F. No. 01/91/171/35/AM20/EC ]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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