Introduction: The Government of India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a directive, specifying the allocation of sugar exports to the European Union (EU) under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the fiscal year 2023-24.
Quantity Allocation: As per the latest public notice from the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), a total quantity of 5841 MT (Metric Tonnes) of sugar will be designated for export from India to the EU under the TRQ for the period spanning from October 2023 to September 2024.
Export Terms: According to Notification No. 3/2015-20 dated 20.04.2015, the export of sugar, bearing IIS Code 17010000, to the EU under the TRQ is designated as ‘Free’. However, this status comes with conditions, which are detailed under the ‘Nature of Restrictions’ in the said notification.
Certification and Eligibility: For sugar exports under preferential terms to the EU, a Certificate of Origin might be necessary. This certificate will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade in Mumbai. The issuance is, however, contingent upon the recommendation of APEDA concerning the entity and the eligible quantity. Additionally, any other certifications explicitly mandated for sugar exports to the EU will remain in effect.
Implementing Agency: The responsibility for overseeing the quota has been entrusted to the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) based in New Delhi. They will serve as the primary agency to manage the export of TRQ items to the EU.
Reporting Mandate: Entities involved in this export process will adhere to the reporting requirements as stated in Notification No. 3/2015-2020 dated 20.04.2015 and Notification No. 20 dated 07.09.2015.
Conclusion: The release of this Public Notice confirms the quantity of sugar, specifically 5841 MT, that has been earmarked for export to the EU from India under the TRQ for 2023-24. This move signals India’s commitment to maintaining a robust trade relationship with the EU, particularly in the agricultural sector. All stakeholders are advised to take note of the stipulations outlined in this notice and ensure compliance to streamline the export process.
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Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Udyog Bhawan
Public Notice No. 29/2023-DGFT | Dated: 25th August, 2023
Subject: Allocation of quantity 5841 MT Sugar by EU for export from India under TRQ for the year 2023-24 (October 2023 to September 2024) – regarding
F. No. 01/91/180/879/AM08/EC/Vol. VIII/E-20749 In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby allocates quantity of 5841 MT for export of Sugar to EU from India under TRQ for the year 2023-24 (October 2023 to September 2024).
2. As per Notification No. 3/2015-20 dated 20.04.2015, export of sugar (IIS Code 17010000) to EU under TRQ is ‘Free’ subject to the conditions notified in the ‘Nature of Restrictions’ in the above notification.
3. Certificate of Origin, if required, for preferential export of sugar to EU, shall be issued by Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai on recommendation of APEDA regarding entity and quantity for which eligible. Other certification requirement, if any, prescribed specifically for export of sugar to EU would continue to be followed.
4. The quota will be operated by Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), New Delhi as the implementing agency for export of TRQ items to EU.
5. The reporting requirement as notified vide Notification No. 3/2015-2020 dated 20.04.2015 read with Notification No. 20 dated 07.09.2015 would be followed.
6. Effect of this Public Notice:
The quantity of 5841 MT Sugar to be exported to EU from India under TRQ for the year 2023-24 (October 2023 to September 2024) has been notified.
(Santosh Kuniar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-officio Additional Secretary, Government of India
E-mail: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from F. No. 01/91/180/879/AM08/EC/Vol. VIII/E-20749)
