Executive Summary:
This public notice issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade amends Para 2.54 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020, regarding the import of unshredded metallic scrap. It extends the deadline for designated sea ports to install and operationalize Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners from March 31, 2018, to October 31, 2018. Ports failing to meet the extended deadline will be derecognized for importing unshredded metallic scrap.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Handbook of Procedures:
* Para 2.54 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 is amended.
Extension of Deadline:
* Designated sea ports are allowed to import unshredded scrap until October 31, 2018.
* The deadline for installing and operationalizing Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners is extended to October 31, 2018.
Compliance Requirement:
* Sea ports must install and operationalize Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners by October 31, 2018.
Derecognition for Non-Compliance:
* Sea ports failing to meet the deadline will be derecognized for importing unshredded metallic scrap, effective November 1, 2018.
Impact Analysis:
Designated Sea Ports:
* Impact: The designated sea ports, including Chennai, Cochin, Ennore, JNPT, Kandla, Mormugao, Mumbai, New Mangalore, Paradip, Tuticorin, Vishakhapatnam, Pipava, Mundra, and Kolkata, are given additional time to comply with the installation and operationalization requirements for Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners.
* Action Required: Install and operationalize Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners by October 31, 2018, to continue importing unshredded metallic scrap.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade:
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the amended policy and monitoring compliance by the designated sea ports.
* Action Required: Monitor the installation and operationalization of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners at the designated ports and implement derecognition for non-compliant ports starting November 1, 2018.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for foreign trade policy.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document outlining the guidelines and regulations for foreign trade.
Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020: A supplementary document to the Foreign Trade Policy, providing detailed procedures and instructions.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A designated sea port in India.
Cochin, Kerala: A designated sea port in India.
Kandla, Gujarat: A designated sea port in India.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: A designated sea port in India.
Kolkata, West Bengal: A designated sea port in India.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 28th March, 2018
No. 70 /(2015-2020)
Subject: Amendment in Para 2.54 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020.
F. No. 01/89/180/53/AM-01/PC-2 (B)/ e – 2382.—In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby amends sub-para (v)(ii) of Para 2.54 of
the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) as under:
Existing sub-para (v)(ii) of Para 2.54 Amended sub-para (v)(ii) of Para 2.54
The existing designated sea ports namely Chennai, The existing designated sea ports namely Chennai, Cochin,
Cochin, Ennore, JNPT, Kandla, Mormugao, Mumbai, Ennore, JNPT, Kandla, Mormugao, Mumbai, New
New Mangalore, Paragaphdip, Tuticorin, Mangalore, Paragraphdip, Tuticorin, Vishakhapatnam,
Vishakhapatnam, Pipava, Mundra and Kolkata will be Pipava, Mundra and Kolkata will be allowed to import un-
allowed to import un-shredded scrap till 31st March, shredded scrap till 31st October, 2018 by which time they
2018 by which time they are required to install and are required to install and operationalize Radiation Portal
operationalize Radiation Portal Monitors and Monitors and Container Scanner. Such sea ports which fail
Container Scanner. Such sea ports which fail to meet to meet the deadline will be derecognised for the purpose of
the deadline will be derecognised for the purpose of import of un-shredded metallic scrap w.e.f 1.11.2018.
import of un-shredded metallic scrap w.e.f 1.4.2018.
Effect of this Public Notice: The period for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and
Container Scanner in the designated ports is extended up to 31.10.2018.
ALOK VARDHAN CHATURVEDI, Director General of Foreign Trade
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