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Date: 11-Apr-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Procedure for obtaining Registration Certificate for import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) subject to Country wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) for the year 2023 24

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

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This public notice from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) outlines the procedure for obtaining a Registration Certificate (RC) for the import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) under ITC(HS) Code 29051220, subject to country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) for the financial year 2023-24.

Key Changes

  • A total of 132,440 MT of Isopropyl Alcohol is permitted for import in FY 2023-24 under ITC(HS) Code 29051220, with specific quantities allocated to different countries.
  • The country-wise allocation in Metric Tons (MT) is as follows:
  • China PR: 40,900
  • Germany: 8,720
  • Japan: 6,166
  • Korea RP: 25,924
  • Netherlands: 9,978
  • Singapore: 10,996
  • Taiwan: 17,706
  • USA: 9,124
  • Other Countries: 2,926
  • The last date for filing online applications for the Registration Certificate is April 20, 2023.
  • The Registration Certificate (RC) is valid until the end of the financial year 2023-24.
  • Utilization of RCs will be reviewed quarterly and may be revised based on actual imports.
  • Total imports allowed in any quarter shall not exceed the total of that quarter and the subsequent quarter as specified in the notice.
  • Any unutilized QR for a quarter shall be added to the subsequent quarter.
  • If any country-specific QR is exhausted, the RC holder may seek available residual quantity vis-à-vis other country-specific QRs.

Impact Analysis

Importers of Isopropyl Alcohol

  • Action Item: Importers should immediately begin the process of applying for the Registration Certificate on the DGFT website and plan their imports according to the country-wise quotas.

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

  • Action Item: DGFT needs to ensure a smooth and efficient online application process and be prepared to address any queries or issues from importers. They also need to monitor the import data and adjust quotas as necessary.

Domestic Manufacturers of Isopropyl Alcohol

  • Action Item: Domestic manufacturers should monitor the import data and assess the impact on their market share and production capacity. They may need to adjust their production and pricing strategies accordingly.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The government agency responsible for implementing and monitoring foreign trade policy. ITC(HS) Code 29051220: The Harmonized System code specifically for Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: The overarching policy framework governing India's foreign trade, under which the DGFT derives its powers. Notification No. 64/2015-20 dated 31.03.2023: The original notification that introduced the country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) for Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) imports.
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Mhth,QVh ds ikl fdlh Hkh le;] tSlk mfpr le>k tk,] rkSj&rjhdkas/vkoaVu çfØ;k esa dksbZ Hkh cnyko djus dk vf/kdkj lqjf{kr gSA o"kZ 2023&24 ds fy, n's k&okj ek=kRed çfrca/kksa ¼D;wvkj½ ds v/khu vkblksçksikby vYdkgs y [vkbZVhlh ¼,p,l½ dksM 29051220 ds rgr] ds vk;kr ds fy, vkosnu djus iathdj.k çek.ki= ¼vkjlh½ tkjh dju s dh çfØ;k fufnZ"V dh xbZ gSA lark"sk dqekj lkjxa h] egkfuns'kd fons'k O;kikj ,oa insu vij lfpo[भाग I—खण् ड 1] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) PUBLIC NOTICE New Delhi, the 11th April, 2023 No. 4 / 2023 Subject: Procedure for obtaining Registration Certificate for import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) for the year 2023-24 – reg F. No. 01/89/180/Misc-3/AM-04/PC-2[A]/E-1877.—In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby lays down the procedure for issuance of Registration Certificate (RC) for import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) under ITC(HS) Code 29051220 subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) for the year 2023-24 as notified, vide Notification No. 64/2015-20 dated 31.03.2023. 2. For the financial year 2023-24, a total of 1,32,440 MTs of Isopropyl Alcohol [under ITC(HS) Code 29051220] shall be allowed for import as per the country-wise allotted quantity given hereunder: Country ↓ Quantitative Restriction (in MT) Financial Year → 2023-24 Quarter → 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total China PR 9,924 9,924 10,526 10,526 40,900 Germany 2,116 2,116 2,244 2,244 8,720 Japan 1,496 1,496 1,587 1,587 6,166 Korea RP 6,290 6,290 6,672 6,672 25,924 Netherland 2,421 2,421 2,568 2,568 9,978 Singapore 2,668 2,668 2,830 2,830 10,996 Taiwan 4,296 4,296 4,557 4,557 17,706 USA 2,214 2,214 2,348 2,348 9,124 Other Countries 710 710 753 753 2,926 Grand Total 32,135 32,135 34,085 34,085 1,32,440 3. The procedure for applying for RC and allocation of QR is as follows: i. Before effecting any such imports, the Indian importer shall apply online for a Registration Certificate on the DGFT Website (https://dgft.gov.in) by navigating to Services → Import Management System → Apply for Registration Certificate for Imports ii. Last date of filing of online application for obtaining RC is 20th April 2023. iii. Details of imports affected against RC, if any availed earlier shall be provided as part of the application. iv. RC shall be valid till end of the Financial Year 2023-24 v. Utilization of RCs shall be reviewed on quarterly basis and may be revised based on the actual imports affected. RC holders are directed to provide statement of their imports and quantities for surrender, if any, by the end of each Quarter of the Financial Year (June/September/December). Such details should be submitted through email at: policy2-dgft@gov.in and ddg1import-dgft@gov.in vi. Total imports allowed in any quarter shall not exceed the total of that quarter and the subsequent quarter as in the Table above. Accordingly, any excessively utilised QR for a quarter shall be deducted from the QR for the next quarter. vii. Any unutilised QR for a quarter shall be added to subsequent quarter. viii. In case, any country-specific QR is exhausted, the RC holder may seek available residual quantity vis-à-vis other country-specific QRs.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC.1] ix. The maximum quantity cap for any single RC shall be fixed by this Directorate after due examination of the applications received. x. The DGFT reserves the right to make any changes in the modalities/allocation process at any point of time, as deemed fit. Effect of this Public Notice: Procedure for filing application/issuance of Registration Certificate (RC) for import of Isopropyl Alcohol [under ITC(HS) Code 29051220] subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) for the year 2023- 24 have been specified. SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex- officio Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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