Executive Summary:
This Public Notice allocates an additional 723 metric tons of raw cane sugar for export to the USA under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the US fiscal year 2016 (October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016). The export of sugar HS Code 17010000 to USA under TRQ is Free subject to the conditions notified in Notification No. 3201520 dated 20.04.2015. This notice finalizes the additional quantity to be exported by September 30, 2016.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Allocation:** 723 metric tons of raw cane sugar (98 degrees pol) are allocated for export to the USA under TRQ.
* **Fiscal Year:** The allocation applies to the US fiscal year 2016 (October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016).
* **Export Conditions:** Export of sugar (HS Code 17010000) to USA under TRQ is free, subject to conditions in Notification No. 3201520 dated 20.04.2015.
* **Certificate of Origin:** The Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, will issue the Certificate of Origin, if required, for preferential sugar exports to the USA.
* **Other Requirements:** Existing certification requirements for sugar exports to the USA must still be followed.
* **Reporting:** The reporting requirements outlined in Notification No. 320152020 dated 20.04.2015 must be followed.
* **Deadline:** The additional quantity of raw cane sugar must be exported by September 30, 2016.
Impact Analysis:
Sugar Exporters:
Impact: Sugar exporters are granted an additional quota for exporting raw cane sugar to the USA under favorable tariff conditions.
Action Required: Exporters should take note of the additional quantity available, adhere to the export conditions specified in Notification No. 3201520 dated 20.04.2015, obtain the Certificate of Origin from the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai (if required), and fulfill the reporting requirements outlined in Notification No. 320152020 dated 20.04.2015.
Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai:
Impact: Responsible for issuing Certificates of Origin for preferential sugar exports to the USA.
Action Required: Be prepared to issue Certificates of Origin upon request from sugar exporters, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Director General of Foreign Trade:
Impact: Oversees and enforces the policy related to sugar exports to the USA under the TRQ scheme.
Action Required: Ensure the effective implementation of the public notice, monitor export activities, and address any issues that may arise.
Key Entities Referenced
Director General of Foreign Trade: The authority allocating the additional quantity for sugar export.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: The policy under which the Director General of Foreign Trade exercises powers to allocate sugar export quantities.
USA: The destination country for the sugar exports under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).
Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ): A quota system that allows a specific quantity of goods to be imported at a reduced tariff rate.
US fiscal year 2016: The period from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016, for which the sugar export allocation is valid.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: The location of the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, responsible for issuing the Certificate of Origin.
Notification No. 32015-20 dated 20.04.2015: A notification pertaining to export of sugar HS Code 17010000 to USA under TRQ.
Anup Wadhawan: The Director General of Foreign Trade who signed the public notice.