## Policy Analysis Report: Import Quota of Urad Beans - Notification S.O. 1017(E)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes Notification S.O. 1017(E), issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, on March 3, 2021. This notification establishes an annual import quota of 4 Lakh Metric Tons (MT) for Urad Beans (SPP Vigna Mungo L. Hepper) under specific HS Codes for the fiscal year 2021-22. A key element of this policy is that only Millers/Refiners are eligible to import Urad under this quota, with distribution procedures to be separately notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of Notification S.O. 1017(E) regarding the import of Urad Beans, based solely on the information provided in the official notification document. The aim is to offer a clear understanding of the policy's objectives, provisions, and potential impact for stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification amends the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. The core objective, as derived from the provided text, is to regulate the import of Urad Beans by setting a specific quota and restricting import eligibility to Millers/Refiners.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification implements an import quota. The original policy (Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020) already had a framework for import regulation. The amendment likely seeks to manage the supply and demand of Urad Beans within India. By restricting imports to Millers/Refiners, the policy potentially aims to protect domestic producers and ensure a stable supply chain for processing industries. The quota itself indicates a calibrated approach to filling a domestic need while managing external trade.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification introduces the following key changes/provisions:
* **Import Quota:** An annual quota of 4 Lakh MT of Urad Beans is established for the fiscal year 2021-22.
* **HS Codes:** The quota applies specifically to Urad Beans under HS Codes 0713 31 10, 0713 90 10, and 0713 90 90.
* **Eligibility Restriction:** Import of Urad under this quota is restricted to Millers/Refiners.
* **Distribution Mechanism:** The distribution of the quota among eligible Millers/Refiners will be determined by the DGFT, with a separate notification outlining the specific procedures. It also notes that distribution will be based on either an equal share or applied quantity, whichever is lower.
* **Time Period:** This quota is applicable for the period up to March 31, 2022.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification are:
* **Urad Bean Millers/Refiners:** These entities are the only ones eligible to import Urad under the specified quota.
* **Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):** Responsible for notifying and implementing the quota distribution procedure.
* **Ministry of Commerce and Industry:** The issuing authority, overseeing the policy implementation.
* Indirectly impacts, Urad Bean farmers in India, consumers of Urad Bean products, and other traders involved in the Urad Bean market, both domestically and internationally.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is explicitly responsible for notifying the procedure for quota distribution. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for the overall policy.
* **Timeline:** The quota is valid until March 31, 2022, for the fiscal year 2021-22.
* **Procedure:** While the specific procedure is yet to be notified, the text indicates that it will involve a process for Millers/Refiners to apply for a portion of the quota. Distribution will either be equally allocated or provided based on requested quantity, whichever is less.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these changes are:
* **Controlled Import Volume:** To regulate the quantity of Urad Beans imported into India, aligning it with domestic demand and supply considerations.
* **Support for Domestic Processing:** By restricting imports to Millers/Refiners, the policy aims to support and facilitate the domestic processing industry.
* **Price Stability:** To stabilize the price of Urad Beans in the domestic market by managing import volumes.
* The exact procedure outlined by the DGFT will play a critical role in the efficiency and fairness of the quota allocation process.
**9. Conclusion:**
Notification S.O. 1017(E) introduces a specific import quota for Urad Beans, restricting eligibility to Millers/Refiners and tasking the DGFT with establishing a distribution mechanism. This policy likely intends to manage import volumes, support domestic processing industries, and stabilize market prices. The effectiveness of this policy will depend on the specific procedures implemented by the DGFT and the responsiveness of Millers/Refiners in utilizing the allocated quota.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: A law providing the government power to regulate foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Policy, 20152020: A policy document related to foreign trade, amended from time to time.
Central Government: The executive authority responsible for the notification.
Urad Beans: A type of bean (SPP Vigna Mungo L. Hepper) whose import is being regulated.
ITC HS, 2017, Schedule I Import Policy: A classification system for imported goods.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An organization that will notify the procedure for import allocation.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
Department of Commerce: The specific department within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Delhi, India
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स.ं 938] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, माच च3, 2021/फाल्ग नु 12, 1942
No. 938] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021/PHALGUNA 12, 1942
वाजणज्य एव ं उद्योग मत्रं ालय
(वाजणज्य जवभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 3 माच,च 2021
का.आ. 1017(अ)—समय-समय पर यथा-संिोजधत जविेि व्यापार नीजत, 2015-20 के पैराग्राफ 1.02 और
2.01 के साथ पठित जविेि व्यापार (जवकास एव ं जवजनयमन) अजधजनयम, 1992 (1992 का 22) की धारा 3 के साथ पठित
धारा 5 द्वारा प्रित्त िजियों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, केंद्रीय सरकार न े एतद्द्वारा आईटीसी (एचएस), 2017, अनुसूची-1
(आयात नीजत) के अध्याय 7 के अंतगचत उड़ि [बीन्स ऑफ ि एसपीपी जवगना मगुं ो (एल.) हपे र] एचएस कोड 0713
31 10, 0713 90 10 और 0713 90 90, जिसके जलए आयात नीजत प्रजतबंजधत ह,ै के तहत वर्च 2021-22 म ें आयात के
जलए 4 लाख मीठरक टन का कोटा, 31 माच,च 2022 तक की अवजध के जलए, अजधसूजचत दकया ह।ै जविेि व्यापार
महाजनिेिालय द्वारा अलग स े अजधसूजचत दकए िान े की प्रदिया के अनुसार आयात प्रजतबंध के तहत उड़ि के आयात की
अनुमजत केवल जमल माजलकों/ठरफाइनरों को िी िाएगी और इसका जवतरण बराबर अथवा आवेिन की गई मात्रा, िो भी
कम हो, के जलए दकया िाएगा।
1356 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
2. अजधसचू ना का प्रभाव : जवत्तीय वर्च 2021-22 के जलए आयात दकए िाने वाले उड़ि के 4 लाख टन के कोटा को
अजधसूजचत कर दिया गया ह।ै
[फा.सं.14/1/2021-ईपी (एग्री-III)]
दिवाकर नाथ जमश्रा, संयुि सजचव
नोट : मलू अजधसूचना भारत के रािपत्र असाधारण म ें दिनाकं 17 िनवरी, 2017 के का.आ. संख्या 172(अ) के तहत
दिनांक 17 िनवरी, 2017 की अजधसूचना संख्या 36/2015-20 के तहत िारी की गई थी और उसम ें जपछला
संिोधन दिनांक 1 अिूबर, 2020 को भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण के का.आ. संख्या 3446(अ) के तहत दकया
गया था।
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2021
S.O. 1017(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992), read with paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade
Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby notifies quota of 4 Lakh MT for
import of Urad [Beans of the SPP Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper] under HS Codes 0713 31 10, 0713 90 10 and 0713 90 90
of Chapter 7 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy), for the period up to 31st March, 2022, for the year
2021-22, the import policy of which is ‘Restricted’. Import of Urad under the import restriction will be allowed only
to the Millers/Refiners and will be distributed equally or for the quantity applied, whichever is lower, as per procedure
to be notified separately by Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
2. Effect of the Notification: Annual Quota of 4 Lakh MT of Urad, to be imported for fiscal year 2021-22, is
notified.
[F. No. 14/1/2021-EP (Agri-III)]
DIWAKAR NATH MISRA, Jt. Secy.
Note: The principal notification No. 36/2015-2020, dated the 17thJanuary, 2017 was published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary vide S.O. 172(E), dated the 17th January, 2017 and last amended vide notification published in the
Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide S.O. 3446 (E), dated the 1st October, 2020.
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