Introduction: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has issued Notification No. 47/2023 on December 7, 2023. This notification addresses the incorporation of a Policy Condition for the export of Non-basmati rice under ITC (HS) Code 10063090.
Detailed Analysis: In exercise of powers conferred by the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and in alignment with the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Central Government introduces a Policy Condition for the export of Non-basmati white rice under ITC (HS) code 1006 30 90. The policy categorizes Non-basmati white rice under this code as “Prohibited” for export, with a notable exemption.
The exemption allows the Indian Rice Exporters Federation a one-time opportunity to export 20 MT of Non-basmati white rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice) under HS Code 1006 30 90. This export is granted exclusively as a donation to the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Authority (NDRMA), Government of Nepal, for supporting earthquake victims.
Conclusion: DGFT Notification 47/2023 signifies a compassionate exception in trade policy, permitting the export of Non-basmati white rice for a humanitarian cause. The one-time exemption for the Indian Rice Exporters Federation to provide aid to Nepal earthquake victims reflects the government’s commitment to supporting disaster-stricken regions. Stakeholders and exporters are urged to adhere to the specified conditions and utilize this opportunity responsibly. For further inquiries, the contact information of the Director General of Foreign Trade is provided in the notification.
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Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Notification No. 47/2023-DGFT | Dated: 07th December, 2023
Subject: – Incorporation of Policy Condition for export of Non-basmati rice under I IS Code 10063090.
S.O. 5182(E).— The Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, hereby incorporates the following Policy Condition for export of Non-basmati rice against ITC (HS) code 1006 30 90 of Chapter 10 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy, as under:
| ITC HS Codes |
Description | Export Policy | Policy condition |
| 1006 30 90 | Non-basmati white rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: Other) | Prohibited | One time exemption from ‘Prohibition’ is granted to Indian Rice Exporters Federation for export of 20 MT of Non- basmati white rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: Other) as donation to National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Authority (NDRMA), Government of Nepal for the earthquake victims. |
2. Effect of this Notification:
One time exemption from ‘Prohibition’ is granted to Indian Rice Exporters Federation for export of 20 MT of Non-basmati white rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: Other) under HS Code 1006 30 90 as donation to Nepal earthquake victims.
(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Government of India
E-mail: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from F. No. 01/91/171/010/AM23EC/e-33294)
