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Date: 23-Oct-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Procedure for export of sesame seeds to the United States of America (USA) reg

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This gazette notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, amends the export policy conditions for sesame seeds exported to the United States of America (USA).
  • It outlines new procedures and requirements for exporting sesame seeds to the USA, effective November 16, 2024.

Key Changes

  • New additional policy conditions are introduced for the export of sesame seeds (HS Code 12074010 - Sesamum seeds of Seed Quality) to the USA.
  • The India Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) is designated as the competent authority to issue export certification for sesame seeds to the USA.
  • IOPEPC must issue export certification within two working days of receiving the exporter's request, contingent upon a Certificate of Analysis from a NABL-accredited laboratory.
  • The procedure for exporting sesame seeds to the USA is detailed in a separate document, 'Procedure for Control of Contamination of Residues of Pesticides in Sesame Seeds for Export to United States of America (USA)', issued on July 10, 2024.
  • These changes are effective from November 16, 2024.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Exporters

  • Action Item: Exporters should review the new policy conditions, identify a NABL-accredited laboratory, and establish a process for timely submission of documents to IOPEPC for certification.

Impact on IOPEPC

  • Action Item: IOPEPC should develop and implement efficient processes for handling applications and issuing certifications to meet the new requirements.

Impact on NABL-accredited Laboratories

  • Action Item: Laboratories should be prepared to handle the increased demand and ensure timely delivery of reports.

Impact on US Importers

  • Action Item: Importers should be aware of the new requirements and ensure their suppliers comply with the new regulations.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority of the notification, responsible for regulating foreign trade in India. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The parent ministry under which DGFT operates. India Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC): Designated as the competent authority to issue export certifications for sesame seeds to the USA. National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL): The accreditation body for laboratories issuing Certificates of Analysis. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The legal framework under which the notification is issued. Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The policy document that provides the framework for foreign trade in India. Notification No. 37/2015-20 and Notification No. 39/2015-20: Previous notifications related to sesame seed export that this notification amends. ITC(HS) 2022: Harmonized System Nomenclature used for classifying goods in international trade. Department of Commerce Public Notice dated 10.07.2024: Public notice containing detailed procedures for sesame seed export to the USA.
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