Executive Summary:
This Public Notice, issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade, allocates a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the export of 8424 metric tons of raw sugar to the USA for the US fiscal year 2018, spanning from October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2018. The notice specifies export conditions, including applicable duties and certification requirements. It also reiterates the need for compliance with existing reporting requirements.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **TRQ Allocation:**
* 8424 MT of raw sugar (98 degree pol) allocated for export to the USA under TRQ.
* Valid for the US fiscal year 2018: October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018.
* **Export Conditions:**
* Export of sugar (HS Code 17010000) to USA under TRQ is free, subject to previously notified restrictions.
* A 20% export duty is applicable on raw, white, or refined sugar exports, effective from June 16, 2016.
* **Certification:**
* Certificate of Origin, if required, will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai.
* Other pre-existing certification requirements for sugar exports to the USA remain in effect.
* **Reporting Requirements:**
* Exporters must comply with reporting requirements as per Notifications No. 320152020 (dated April 20, 2015) and No. 20 (dated September 7, 2015).
Impact Analysis:
* **Sugar Exporters:**
* *Impact:* Can export a specified quantity of raw sugar to the USA under TRQ, subject to conditions and duties.
* *Action Required:* Adhere to export conditions, obtain necessary certifications, and comply with reporting requirements.
* **Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for issuing Certificate of Origin, if required for preferential sugar exports to the USA.
* *Action Required:* Issue Certificate of Origin as needed.
* **Department of Revenue:**
* *Impact:* Their notification regarding export duty on sugar is referenced and remains in effect.
* *Action Required:* Enforce the 20% export duty on relevant sugar exports.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document that provides the framework for regulating and promoting India's foreign trade.
Director General of Foreign Trade: The authority responsible for allocating export quotas and implementing foreign trade policies in India.
USA: The United States of America, the destination country for the preferential quota sugar exports.
Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ): A quota system allowing a specified quantity of goods to be imported at a reduced tariff rate.
US fiscal year 2018: The United States government's fiscal year, running from October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2018.
Notification No. 32015-20 dated 20.04.2015: An official notification specifying the conditions for exporting sugar to the USA under the TRQ.
Department of Revenue: The Indian government department responsible for imposing and collecting export duties.
Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai: The issuing authority for Certificate of Origin for preferential sugar exports to USA.
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4549 GI/2017 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC. 1]
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 27th July, 2017
No. 13/2015-2020
Subject:- Allocation of quantity for export of preferential quota sugar to USA under TRQ quota.
F. No. 01/91/180/879/AM08/Export Cell/Pt.—In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.04 of
the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby allocates a quantity of 8424 MTs
(Eight thousand four hundred and twenty four metric tons) of raw sugar (at 98 degree pol), out of non-levy (Free Sale)
quota for export under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) to USA for the US fiscal year 2018 (October 1, 2017 to
September 30, 2018).
2. As per Notification No. 3/2015-20 dated 20.04.2015, export of sugar (HS Code 17010000) to USA under TRQ
is ‘Free’ subject to the conditions notified in the ‘Nature of Restrictions’ in the above notification and 20% Export duty
applicable on export of raw sugar, white or refined sugar w.e.f. 16.06.2016 as per the Department of Revenue’s
Notification no. 37/2016-Customs dated 16.06.2016.
3. Certificate of Origin, if required, for export of preferential sugar to USA, shall be issued by Additional Director
General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai. Other certification requirement, if any, prescribed specifically for export of sugar to
USA would continue to be followed.
4. The reporting requirement as notified vide Notification No. 3/2015-2020 dated 20.04.2015 read with
Notification No. 20 dated 07.09.2015 would be required to be followed.
5. Effect of this Public Notice:
The quantity of raw sugar i.e. 8424 MTs (Eight thousand four hundred and twenty four metric tons) to be
exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2018 has been notified.
ALOK VARDHAN CHATURVEDI, Director General of Foreign Trade
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