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Import of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake - Relaxation in applicability of provision in Para 6 (b) of-General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule -I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) 2017, Schedule I(Import Policy)
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....on No. 20/2015-2020, dated 24.08.2021, amended further by Notification No. 23/2015-2020, dated 03.09.2021, Notification No. 25/2015-2020 dated 13.09.2021, Notification No. 32/2015-2020 dated 25.09.2021 and Notification No. 36/2015-2020 dated 08.10.2021 and CBIC's instructions dated 28.08.2021, 04.09.2021, 25.09.2021 and 12.10.2021 (copies of the said Notifications and Instructions enclosed) 2. As per the above said Notifications and Board Instructions: (i) The Central Government has relaxed the provision in Para 6 of General Notes Regarding Import Policy, Schedule - I (Imports) of the ITC(HS), 2017. Accordingly, Condition No.6 (b) of General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule -I (Imports) of the ITC (HS) 2017 will not apply to import of 12 Lakh Metric ton of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake (only Non-living organism). (ii) The subject goods are classifiable under ITC HS codes 23040020 and 23040030. (iii) The above mentioned import is allowed only through Nhava Sheva Sea Port (INNSA1) , LCS Petrapole (INPTPB), Mumbai Sea Port (INBOM1), Tuticorin Sea Port (INTUT1), Vishakhapatnam Sea Port (INVTZ1), Ghojadanga LCS (INGJXB), Kolkata Port (INCCU1) ....
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....t permission/approval of MOEF&CC for allowing import of 12 Lakh MT crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake (Non-living organism) upto 31st October 2021, or earlier; (ii) In response to the above, MOEF vide OM dated 6.8.2021, has clarified that, "Since soya de-oiled and crushed (DOC) cake does not contain any living modified organism, this Ministry has no concerns and no objection for import of soya cakes from environmental angle"; (iii) DoCA vide F. No. M-1/1/2020-PMC dated 16.8.2021 and Corrigendum dated 16.8.2021 has conveyed the approval of the Competent Authority to facilitate the import of 12 Lakh ton of GM soya deoiled cake; and (iv) DAHD vide letter dated 19.8.2021 has communicated those imports may be facilitated at 2 ports namely, Nhava Sheva (sea port) and Petrapole border (land port); 2. Therefore, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT(D&R) Act, 1992 and paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby relaxes the provision in Para 6 of General Notes Regarding Import Policy, Schedule - I (Imports) of....
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....st 2021 shall continue to apply. Effect of the Notification: The ports of Mumbai Sea Port (INBOM1), Tuticorin Sea Port (INTUT1), Vishakhapatnam Sea Port (INVTZ1) have been additionally included for allowing imports as under Notification 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021. This issues with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry. [F. No. M-5012/300/2002/PC-2(A)/Part-VI/e-9019] AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex- officio Addl. Secy. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION NO. 32/2015-2020 New Delhi, the 25th September, 2021 Subject: Inclusion of Ports of Import in continuation to Notification No. 20/20215-20 dated 24.08.2021 and Notification No. 23/2015-20 dated 03.09.2021. S.O. 3966(E).-In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992 and paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the provision in Para 3 of Notification no. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021 read w....
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....o. 32/2015-2020 dated 25.09.2021 shall continue to apply. Effect of the Notification: The port of Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2) has been additionally included for allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021. This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry. (Amit Yadav) Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex- officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India (File No. M-5012/300/2002/PC-2[A]/Part-VIII/E-29098) MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION No. 25/2015-2020 New Delhi, the 13th September, 2021 Subject : Clarification on last date of import in continuation of Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021. S.O. 3708(E).-In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992 and paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the provision in Para 3 of Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021 as under:- The last date of im....
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....cedure in that regard is yet to be finalised. However, in the interest of urgent requirement in the domestic market, the subject goods may be allowed to be cleared as per the above relaxation and quantity cleared may be monitored and reported to the Board on a daily basis as per proforma in Annexure I. 4. Further, it is informed that, FSSAI vide letter F. No. I-1691/FSSAI/ Imports/2017-Misc.issues, dated 4-8-2021 (copy enclosed), has conveyed that since this particular import commodity, (GM soya de-oiled cake) is not consumed by humans, the same would not come under the purview of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). 5. In this regard, to distinguish other Non-GM commodities or ones fit for human consumption, this office has already taken up the issue with DG Systems and NCTC vide O.M. No. 401/54/2021-Cus.III, dated 26-8-2021 (copy enclosed) for mandatorily seeking additional details such as Food/Pharma/Non-Food grade and GM Status of such product from the importer in the Bill of Entry for effective monitoring of import through the Risk Management System. These changes are likely to be introduced soon for proper monitoring and facilitation. 6. Board desire....
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....1). 3. With regard to monitoring of the quantities, CBIC has already taken up the issue with DGFT vide O.M. No. 401/54/2021-Cus.III, dated 19-8-2021 (copy enclosed) and the procedure in that regard is yet to be finalised. However, in the interest of urgent requirement in the domestic market, the subject goods may be allowed to be cleared as per the above relaxation and quantity cleared may be monitored and reported to the Board on a daily basis as per proforma in Annexure-I. 4. Further, it is informed that, FSSAI vide letter F. No. I-1691/FSSAI/ Imports/2017-Misc.issues, dated 4-8-2021 (copy enclosed), has conveyed that since this particular import commodity. (GM soya de-oiled cake) is not consumed by humans, the same would not come under the purview of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). 5. In this regard, to distinguish other Non-GM commodities or ones fit for human consumption, this office has already taken up the issue with DG Systems and NCTC vide O.M. No. 401/54/2021-Cus.III, dated 26-8-2021 (copy enclosed) for mandatorily seeking additional details such as Food/Pharma Non-Food grade and GM Status of such product from the importer in the Bill of Ent....
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....ity of provision in Para 6(b) of General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule I (Imports) of the ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule I (Import Policy) - Reg. 4 attachments To : Rajesh Jindal , Ranjan Khanna Cc : R. Ananth Sir, Please find attachments on the abovementioned subject. In this regard, it is stated that DGFT has relaxed the provision in Para 6 of General Notes Regarding Import Policy, Schedule I (Imports) of the ITC (HS), 2017 for facilitating the import of 12 Lakh Metric tons of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake (only Non-living organism) under ITC HS codes 2304 00 20 and 2304 00 30 till 31st October, 2021 through Ghojadanga LCS (INGJXB) and Kolkata port (INCCU1). Board desires that the concerned officers in your jurisdiction maybe immediately and suitably sensitised about the above-mentioned changes and ensure that the import of consignments of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake (only Non-living organism) are facilitated expeditiously. The quantity cleared may be monitored and reported to the Board on a daily basis as per proforma in Annexure attached herewith. Thanks and regards Kevin Boban Under Secretary (....