DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
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It has also been decided that in Quantity based Advance licence issued during the Exim Policy 1992-97 and Advance licence issued during 1997-2002, the export obligation in value terms shall be fixed with reference to the aggregate CIF value of imports. For example, if a licence has been issued for US$10,000 with an export obligation of US$40,000 and the actual imports effected is US$2000, the export obligation shall stand reduced to US$8000 irrespective of the fact whether a particular input has been imported for 100% of the value earmarked for the same.
It has been decided to release a ceiling of 25000 MT of Powder Milk (Skimmed or Full Cream) whole and Infant Milk Food and 7,500 MT of Milk Ghee and Butter for export during the current licensing year of 1998-99. The above ceiling is placed at the disposal of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) who will issue Registration-cum-Allocation Certificate (RCACs) as per procedure to be specified by them.
DGFT extends validity of certain licenses for Gujarat exporters until September 30, 1998, due to natural calamities in the coastal region.
Attention is invited to Paras 7.8, 7.9 and 7.10 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 1997-2002, published under the Ministry of Commerce Public Notiice No.1/1997-2002 dated 31.3.1997 and Handbook of Procedure, Vol.2, 1997-2002 published under the Ministry of Commerce Public Notice No.2/1997-2002 dated 31.3.1997.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Foreign Trade ( Development & Regulation) Act 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 1.3 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002.
Attention is invited to Paras 7.8, 7.9 and 7.10 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 1997-2002, published under the Ministry of Commerce Public Notiice No.1/1997-2002 dated 31.3.1997 and Handbook of Procedure, Vol.2, 1997-2002 published under the Ministry of Commerce Public Notice No.2/1997-2002 dated 31.3.1997.
Export of Schedule 3 Chemicals, as specified above, to States not party to the Chemical Weapons Convention shall continue to be restricted against export licences in terms of entry appearing at S.No. 28 of Paragraph 16.2 of the Negative List of Exports.
Representation have been received as to whether Seafood and Aquaculture processed food shall be covered within the definition of food processing. The matter was referred to Ministry of Food processing which clarified that seafood and aquaculture processed food shall be covered within the definition of food processing.
Government of India updates DEPB credit rates for various exports. Effective from June 18, 1998, with changes for shipments between 1997-1998.
Attention is invited to Paragraph 6.11 and 6.12 of the current Handbook of Procedures,Ist April, 1997- 31st March, 2002 (revised edition announced on 13.4.1998), which laid down the time schedule for fulfilment of EO under 10% EPCG Scheme and Zero Duty EPCG Scheme. The said time schedule is applicable to the EPCG licences issued on or after 5th June, 1995.
