Date: 2025-07-02Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Procedure for filing application for obtaining Import Authorisation for import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR)–Regarding.
**Executive Summary:**
This trade notice from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) outlines the procedure for filing applications to obtain import authorization for Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (LAM Coke) under specific ITCHS codes, subject to country-wise quantitative restrictions. It is in reference to the extension of the safeguard quantitative restriction (SGQR) up to December 31, 2025. Applications must be filed online by July 13, 2025, and must include specific information and documents.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Subject:** Procedure for import authorization of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (LAM Coke) with ash content below 18% under ITCHS Codes 27040020, 27040030, 27040040, 27040090.
* **Reference:** DGFT Notification No. 22/2025-26 dated 30.06.2025, extending SGQR up to 31.12.2025.
**Application Process:**
* Applications must be filed online at https://dgft.gov.in under Services > Import Management System > Imports Authorisation for Restricted Imports (Refer ANF 2M).
* Application Deadline: July 13, 2025.
* Country-wise applications are required (one application per supplier country).
* Maximum three applications can be filed by one importer.
* Quantity applied for should cover the period from 01.07.2025 to 31.12.2025.
**Required Information/Documents:**
* Manufacturing capacity of steel as of 31.12.2024.
* Manufacturing capacity of steel as of 30.06.2025.
* Total requirement of MetCoke per month.
* In-house coke production per month.
* Stock in Hand as of 30.06.2025.
* Actual requirement of MetCoke per month.
* Quantity of MetCoke for which purchase contracts have been executed with domestic manufacturers.
* Final monthly import quantity requirement.
* Utilization status of the allocated quota, if applicable.
**Allocation and Monitoring:**
* A Special EFC (Exim Facilitation Committee) will consider applications and decide on quantity allocation.
* DGFT will review import utilization after the first quarter (first week of October 2025) and may revise allocated quantities.
* Authorization holders must provide a statement of imports and quantities for surrender (if any) by the end of the first quarter (September 2025) via email to policy2@dgft.gov.in and sanjay.ktnic.in.
**Other Important Points:**
* Misdeclaration will disqualify the applicant.
* DGFT reserves the right to modify the allocation process.
**Impact Analysis**
**Members of Trade and Industry:**
* *Impact:* Must adhere to the new procedures for obtaining import authorization for LAM Coke; potential changes to import quantities.
* *Action Required:* File online applications by July 13, 2025, with all required documents and information; monitor import utilization and be prepared to surrender quantities if necessary.
**Regional Authorities (RAs) of DGFT:**
* *Impact:* Need to be aware of the new application procedures and potential changes in import allocations.
* *Action Required:* Disseminate information to relevant stakeholders and assist with the implementation of the new procedures.
**Customs Commissionerates:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for enforcing the quantitative restrictions and ensuring that imports comply with the authorization.
* *Action Required:* Monitor imports of LAM Coke and ensure compliance with the DGFT's regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and industry.
Department of Commerce: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The agency of the Indian government responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy.
New Delhi: The location of Vanijya Bhawan, where the DGFT is located.
Low Ash Metallurgical Coke: The specific type of coke which is subject to import restrictions as described in the notice.
Safeguard Quantitative Restriction (SGQR): A type of trade restriction being extended on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke imports.
Exim Facilitation Committee (EFC): A special committee that will consider applications and decide on quantity allocation for imports.
Sanjay Kumar Tiwari: Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade.
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Dated: 2 July, 2025
Trade Notice No. 07 / 2025-26
To
1. Members of Trade and Industry
2. All Regional Authorities (RAs) of DGFT
3. Customs Commissionerates
4. Joint Secretary (Customs), CBIC, Deptt. of Revenue
Subject: Procedure for filing application for obtaining Import Authorisation for
import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke subject to Country-wise
Quantitative Restrictions (QR)- Regarding.
Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 22/2025-26 dated 30.06.2025
regarding extension of Safeguard Quantitative Restriction (SGQR) notified vide
DGFT Notification No. 44/2024-25 dated 26.12.2024, for another 6 months beyond
30.06.2025 and upto 31.12.2025 on import of ‘Low Ash Metallurgical Coke having
ash content below 18%’, under ITC(HS) Codes 27040020, 27040030, 27040040,
27040090.
2: Accordingly, the DGFT invites online applications on the DGFT Website
(https://dgft.gov.in) by navigating to Services — Import Management System —
Imports Authorisation for Restricted Imports (Refer ANF 2M).
3; The applications seeking import authorization for import of LAM Coke may be
filed upto 13 July, 2025.
4. Country wise application should be filed, i.e. One application should mention
only one supplier country. Maximum three applications can be filed by one importer
5. Quantity applied for should be for the entire period of the restriction i.e
01.07.2025 to 31.12.2025.
6. Requirement _of Information / Documents: The following information /
documents shall be attached along with each application through a covering letter on
the letterhead of the company (duly signed by the authorized signatory):
SI. [Item
Qty
No. (in MT)
NOS Manufacturing capacity of Steel as on 31.12.2024
Manufacturing Capacity of Steel as on 30.06.2025
[Total requirement of Met-Coke per month
In-house coke production per month
Stock in Hand as on 30.06.2025
Actual requirement of Met-Coke per month
monthly Quantity of Met-Coke for which purchase contracts have been
lexecuted with Domestic manufacturers
Final monthly import quantity requirement
Utilisation status of the Allocated quota, if applicable.
PON
bl adis Allocation of Quantities: A Special EFC (Exim Facilitation Committee)
will consider applications and decide on quantity allocation;
8. Monitoring of QR: The DGFT shall review utilization of imports after first
quarter (first week of October, 2025) and may revise the allocated quantities based
on the actual imports affected. Accordingly, the Authorisation holders shall provide
statement of their imports and quantities for surrender, if any, by the end of first
Quarter (September, 2025). Such details should be submitted through email at:
policy2-dgft@gov.in and sanjay.kt@nic.in
9. In the event of any mis-declaration, the applicant shall be disqualified from
consideration for the present import allocation.
10. The DGFT reserves the right to make any changes in the modalities/allocation
process at any point of time, as deemed fit.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
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