Executive Summary:
This public notice from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade announces amendments to Appendix 3B, Table 2 of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. It adds and modifies certain HS codes effective from January 1, 2017. These changes pertain to the rates and classifications of exported goods under the MEIS scheme.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to MEIS Appendix 3B, Table 2:
* Authority: The Director General of Foreign Trade is making amendments under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020.
HS Code Addition:
* A new HS code is added to the table:
* HS Code: 38123100
* Description: Mixtures of oligomers of 2, 2, 4-trimethyl-1, 2-dihydroquinoline (TMQ)
* MEIS Rate: Applicable for exports made from January 1, 2017, onwards.
HS Code Modifications:
* The following HS codes are amended, effective January 1, 2017:
* Serial No. 3115:
* Current HS Code: 50079000
* Amended HS Code: 50079090
* Serial No. 4284:
* Current HS Code: 63049220
* Amended HS Code: 63049229
Corrections:
* Corrections have been made to Appendix 3B, Table 2 as notified in Public Notice 61 dated March 7, 2017, and subsequently modified, effective January 1, 2017.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters:
Impact: Exporters dealing with the specified goods will experience changes in MEIS benefits based on the new HS code and rates.
Action Required: Review the updated Appendix 3B, Table 2 to understand the revised MEIS rates for their export products and adjust export strategies accordingly.
Customs Authorities:
Impact: Customs authorities need to implement the updated HS codes for export clearances.
Action Required: Update their systems with the new HS codes and ensure correct application of MEIS benefits.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):
Impact: The DGFT is responsible for implementing and monitoring the changes.
Action Required: Disseminate the information to all relevant stakeholders and address any queries or issues arising from the amendments.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: A governmental policy related to foreign trade, effective from 2015 to 2020.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: A government organization responsible for foreign trade regulation and promotion.
Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-Officio Additional Secretary.
Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS): An export promotion scheme by the Indian government.
Appendix 3B, Table 2: A table within the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) that lists HS codes and MEIS rates.
Public Notice 61 dated 07.03.2017: A previous public notice that is being amended by this current notice.
New Delhi: The city where the public notice was issued.
HS Code: Harmonized System Code for classifying traded products
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 3rd December, 2018
No. 55/2015-2020
Subject : Amendments in the Appendix 3B, Table 2 of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme
(MEIS)
F.No. 01/61/180/122/AM-19/PC-3&01/61/180/40/AM-19/PC-3.—In exercise of powers conferred
under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby
makes the following amendments in the Appendix 3B Table 2, as amended from time to time.
2. The following HS Code is being added in the MEIS Appendix 3B, Table 2 from the date and for the
rate as mentioned in column 4 of the table below.
MEIS Sl No. HS Code Description MEIS rate for
exports made
w.e.f 01.01.2017
and beyond
8057 38123100 Mixtures of oligomers of 2, 2, 4-trimethyl- 2
1,2- dihydroquinoline (TMQ)
3. The HS Code at the Serial no. 3115 and 4284 of the Appendix 3B, Table 2, as notified vide Public
Notice 61 dated 07.03.2017 is amended as below, with effect from 01.01.2017
MEIS Sl. No. Current HS Code Amended HS Code
3115 50079000 50079090
4284 63049220 63049229
Effect of this Public Notice: Certain Corrections have been made in the Appendix 3B, Table 2 as notified
vide Public Notice 61 dated 07.03.2017, and modified from time to time, to be applicable with effect from 01.01.2017.
ALOK VARDHAN CHATURVEDI, Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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