Introduction: Customs Instruction No 04/2024-Customs, issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, addresses the product designation for the commercial import of premium frozen duck meat into India. This directive, in conjunction with relevant notifications, outlines key regulations and certifications required for importing frozen duck meat.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Background and Notifications: The instruction refers to Customs Notification No 13/2024-Customs and DGFT Notification No 66/2023, both dated 06.03.2024. These notifications set the framework for the import of frozen duck meat, emphasizing compliance with specific standards.
2. Ministry of Fisheries Involvement: An integral part of this directive is the involvement of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. The ministry, through an official communication (OM No L-110109(3)/1/2016-Trade), provides an Annexure detailing the product designation for premium frozen duck meat imports.
3. Certification by Animal Quarantine & Certification Services: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying designates Regional Officer/Quarantine Officer positions in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. These officers are tasked with certifying that the imported goods meet specific parameters outlined in the Annexure of the communication dated 22nd February 2024.
4. Sensitization of Officers: The instruction calls for the sensitization of officers under the jurisdiction of Principal Chief Commissioners, Chief Commissioners, and other relevant authorities. This ensures that the regulatory requirements for the import of frozen duck meat are well-understood and adhered to.
5. Addressing Implementation Difficulties: The communication encourages reporting any difficulties faced during the implementation of these regulations. This feedback mechanism allows the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs to address challenges promptly and refine the regulatory framework as needed.
Conclusion: Customs Instruction No 04/2024-Customs provides a comprehensive guide to the product designation for the commercial import of premium frozen duck meat into India. Stakeholders, including customs officers, are urged to adhere to the outlined notifications and certifications to ensure compliance with the latest regulations. The involvement of the Ministry of Fisheries and the designated certification process by Animal Quarantine & Certification Services add layers of scrutiny, contributing to the overall integrity of the import process. Any challenges encountered during implementation can be reported for prompt resolution, emphasizing a collaborative approach to streamline the import procedures for frozen duck meat.
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Instruction No-04/2024-Customs
F.No. 401/25/2024-Cus-III
Government of India
Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs)
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Room Na. 229A, New Delhi
dated, 07th March, 2024
To
All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners
(Customs/Customs (Preventive)/ Customs & Central Tax),
All Pr. Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive)
All Pr. Director /Director Generals under CBIC
Subject —Product Designation for Commercial Import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat into India – reg
Madam/Sir,
Reference is invited to Customs Notification No 13/2024-Customs dt. 06.03.2024 relating to Import of Frozen Duck Meat read with DGFT Notification No 66/2023 dt. 06.03.2024. (Copies enclosed)
2. In this regard, reference is also invited to OM No L-110109(3)/1/2016-Trade (E-2625) dated 22nd February 2024 enclosing the Annexure regarding Product designation for commercial import of premium frozen duck meat into India from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on the above-mentioned subject (copy enclosed)_
3. Vide the above communication, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has designated the Regional Officer/ Quarantine Officer, Animal Quarantine & Certification Services located at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru to certify that the imported goods are meat and edible offal, of ducks, frozen (other than backs of ducks, frozen) meeting the parameter as Annex to OM dt. 22.02.2024.
4. It is requested that necessary action may be taken to sensitize officers under your jurisdiction.
5. The difficulties, if any, in the implementation may be brought to the notice of the Board.
End: As stated
(Radhe Krishna)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Email: [email protected]
Tele: 011 23094012
