Extension of Import Policy Provision for Tur /Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) & Urad

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

(Department of Commerce)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 13th September, 2021

Subject : Extension of Import Policy Provision

S.O. 3707(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992 read with paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends Department of Commerce Notification S.O. 1858(E) dated 15.05.2021 as under:

The ^„Free‟ Import Policy of Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) (ITC(HS) 0713 60 00) and Urad [Beans of the SPP Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper] (ITC(HS) 0713 3110) as was notified under Notification S.O. 1858(E) dated 15.05.2021 shall stand extended up to 31.12.2021

2. For import of the above-mentioned two items, Bill of Lading should be issued on or before 31^st December, 2021 and import of such consignment shall need to be cleared from Customs on or before 31st January 2022.

Effect of the Notification: “Free” Import policy for Tur /Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan); and Urad [Beans of the SPP Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper] is extended for the period up to 31^st December 2021. Further, import consignments of these items with Bill of Lading issued on or before 31^st December, 2021 shall not be allowed by Customs beyond 31^st January 2022.

This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.

[F. No. 14/1/2021-EP(Agri-III)]

DIWAKAR NATH MISHRA, Jt. Secy.