Executive Summary:
This public notice, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, allocates 8424 Metric Ton Raw Value (MTRV) of raw and specialty sugar for export to the USA under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the US fiscal year 2021, spanning from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. It specifies export conditions, certification, and reporting requirements.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Allocation:**
* 8424 MTRV of raw cane sugar, refined and specialty sugar, and sugar-containing products are allocated for export to the USA under TRQ.
* The allocation is for the US fiscal year 2021 (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021).
* **Export Conditions:**
* Export of sugar (HS Code 17010000) to the USA under TRQ is free, subject to the conditions notified in Notification No. 3201520 dated 20.04.2015.
* **Certification:**
* Certificate of Origin, if required, for preferential export of sugar to the USA, will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai.
* Other specific certification requirements for sugar exports to the USA must be followed.
* **Reporting:**
* The reporting requirement as per Notification No. 320152020 dated 20.04.2015 read with Notification No. 20 dated 07.09.2015 must be followed.
Impact Analysis:
* **Sugar Exporters:**
* Impact: Can export a specific quantity of sugar to the USA under preferential terms (TRQ).
* Action Required: Obtain Certificate of Origin from the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai (if required). Comply with all specified export conditions, certification, and reporting requirements.
* **Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):**
* Impact: Responsible for the allocation and enforcement of the TRQ for sugar exports to the USA.
* Action Required: Ensure the allocated quantity is adhered to and that all related notifications and regulations are followed.
* **Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai:**
* Impact: Responsible for issuing Certificate of Origin for sugar exports to USA.
* Action Required: Issue Certificate of Origin, if required for preferential export of sugar to USA
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document that provides the framework for regulating and promoting India's foreign trade.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The government agency responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy in India.
USA: The United States of America, the destination for preferential sugar exports under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).
US fiscal year 2021: The United States fiscal year, spanning from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, relevant to the sugar export quota.
Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ): A quota system allowing a specific quantity of goods to be imported at a reduced tariff rate.
Notification No. 3201520 dated 20.04.2015: A notification related to the export of sugar to the USA under TRQ, which outlines specific conditions and restrictions.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-officio Additional Secretary, who issued the public notice.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: The location of the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, who issues the Certificate of Origin for sugar exports to the USA.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
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(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 18th December, 2020
No. 33 /2015-2020
Subject: Allocation of preferential export of sugar to USA under TRQ for the year 2020-21.
F. No. 01/91/180/879/AM08/EC (Vol.VIII) /E-20749.—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 8424 Metric Ton Raw Value (MTRV) of Raw Cane Sugar, Refined and Specialty Sugar and
Sugar–Containing Products for export under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) to USA for the US fiscal year 2021
(October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021).
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.
3. Certificate of Origin, if required, for preferential export of 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 followed.
5. Effect of this Public Notice:
The quantity of raw sugar 8424 MTRV (Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty Four Metric Ton
Raw Value) to be exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2021 is notified.
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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