Executive Summary:
This public notice amends Annexure I to Appendix 2A of the Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020, outlining the import procedure for specific items under the Tariff Rate Quota within different Trade Agreements. The amendment, effective September 13, 2019, specifies procedures for importing goods from Sri Lanka and Paraguay. Applications for import authorization must be submitted via email by February 28th of the financial year.
Key Points / Main Content:
Import Procedure Amendment:
* Amends Annexure I to Appendix 2A of the Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020.
* Concerns import of items under Tariff Rate Quota as per Para 2.107.
Specific Goods and Countries:
* Vanaspati, bakery shortening from Sri Lanka: 2,50,000 MT (excluding specific HS codes).
* Black Pepper from Sri Lanka: 2500 MT.
* Betel nuts from Sri Lanka: 500 MT.
* Crude Soya Oil from Paraguay: 30,000 MT.
Import Conditions:
* Subject to Ministry of Finance Notification No. 29/2007-Customs related to the Indo-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
* Applications for Crude Soya Oil from Paraguay must include a pre-purchase agreement with an eligible exporter.
* The Government of Paraguay will decide the list of eligible exporting entities for Crude Soya Oil.
* Importers must present a Certificate of Origin issued by Paraguayan authorities at the time of import clearance.
Application Process:
* The import year is defined as April 1 to March 31 (Indian financial year).
* Applications must be sent via email to import@dgftnic.in in a specified format.
* Allocation will be equally distributed among eligible applicants, subject to the applied quantity.
* ANF 2M and ANF 1 applications, along with fees, must be filed online according to Trade Notice No. 49 dated 15.03.2019.
* Applications should be sent by February 28th of the financial year.
Impact Analysis:
Importers:
* Impact: Must adhere to the new import procedures, documentation requirements, and application process to import specified goods from Sri Lanka and Paraguay.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the amended procedures, prepare pre-purchase agreements (if importing Crude Soya Oil from Paraguay), obtain necessary certificates of origin, and submit applications via email by the stipulated deadline.
Paraguayan Exporters of Crude Soya Oil:
* Impact: Only eligible exporters, as determined by the Government of Paraguay, can participate in pre-purchase agreements for Crude Soya Oil exports to India.
* Action Required: Ensure they are on the list of eligible exporters designated by the Government of Paraguay.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and overseeing the amended import procedures.
* Action Required: Process import applications received via email and allocate import quantities among eligible applicants.
Government of India (Ministry of Finance):
* Impact: The import process is subject to existing notifications related to the Indo-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
* Action Required: Ensure alignment of customs procedures with the public notice.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The issuing authority for this public notice, responsible for foreign trade policy.
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: The prevailing foreign trade policy under which the public notice is issued.
Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020: A document that outlines the procedures related to the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020.
Tariff Rate Quota: A quota system that allows a specified quantity of goods to be imported at a reduced tariff rate.
Sri Lanka: One of the countries from which certain goods can be imported under the specified trade agreements. Mentioned for Vanaspati, bakery shortening, Paper and Coconut imports
Paraguay: Country from which Crude Soya Oil can be imported under the specified trade agreements.
Indo-Mercosur Trade Agreement: A trade agreement between India and the Mercosur countries, affecting import duties and procedures.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The government ministry responsible for trade and industry.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 13th September, 2019
No. 33/2015-2020
F. No. 01/89/180/Misc-52/AM-06/PC-2(A)/E-1857/P-12934.—In exercise of the powers conferred
under paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, the Directorate General of foreign Trade herey
amends Annexure I to Appendix 2A laying down the procedure for import of various items under Tariff Rate
Quota under different Trade Agreement (Para 2.107) of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) as in
Annexure-I.
2. Effect of this Public Notice : Annexure I to Appendix 2A revised.
ALOK VARDHAN CHATURVEDI, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Secy.
ANNEXURE-I
Procedure for import of items as in the Para 2.107 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20).
Sl. No. ITC (HS) COde Description of goods Country Total aggregate
quantity that is
available for import
during 2015-16
1. 1516, 1517 or 1518 Vanaspati, bakery Sri Lanka 2,50,000MT
(other than 15161000, shortening and margarine
15171010, 15179030
& 15180040 which are
prohibited for import)
2. 0904 Paper Sri Lanka 2500MT[Hkkx I—[k.M 1] Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
3. 08011100 Sri Lanka 500MT
4. 1507 10 00 Paraguay 30,000MT
The imports procedure for the items will be permitted subject to the following arrangements/procedure:—
(a) The import would be subject to Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue)
Notification No. 29/2007-Customs, dated 30th May, 2009 (as amended from time to time) relating to
Indo-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
(b) All applications must accompany a pre-purchase agreement from one of the eligible exporter of Crude
Soya Oil in Paraguay. The pre-purchase Agreement must indicate the quantity and the duration of
fulfilment of the contract. The list of eligible exporting entities of the item from Paraguay shall be
decided by the Government of Paraguay.
(c) At the time of clearance of the import consignment the importer in India must produce a Certificate of
Origin issued by concerned authorities in Paraguay.
(d) The year in respect of these imports will be the period from 1st April to 31st March, i.e. financial year
in India.
(e) All applications for grant of import authorisation shall be sent only through e-mail at import-
dgft@nic.in in the prescribed format as given below:
Sl. No. Name and IEC No. Item ITC (HS) Qty. CEF value Date of Name of
Registered sought to Code applied (Rs.) & submission Regional
office be for (MTs) Fee of the Authority
address of imported application through
the which
applicant license
would be
obtained
(f) Allocation will be made equally among the eligible applicant subject to quantity applied. The
application in ANF 2M and ANF 1 along with the requisite fee is required to be filed online as per the
procedure laid down in Trade Notice No. 49, dated 15.03.2019. The application should be sent by
28th February, of the financial year.
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