Introduction: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Trade Notice No. 37/2023-24, dated 13th February 2024, regarding the implementation of amendments to the export policy of human hair for the fiscal year 2024-25. The notice outlines changes introduced through Notification No. 51/2015-2020 dated 25th January 2022, shifting the export policy from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted.’
Detailed Analysis:
1. Background of Notification No. 51/2015-2020: The Trade Notice refers to Notification No. 51/2015-2020, issued on 25th January 2022, amending the export policy of human hair (HS Code 0501) under Chapter 05 of Schedule – 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy. The amendment restricts the export of unworked human hair.
2. Streamlining Export Authorization Procedure: To facilitate the export of human hair during the fiscal year 2024-25, the DGFT has decided to implement a streamlined procedure. Exporters are invited to apply for Authorization for export, subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 55000/MT.
3. Key Points of the Application Procedure:
- Export allowed from 1st April, 2024, to 31st March, 2025.
- Online applications through DGFT’s ECOM system.
- Application window: 16th February 2024 to 29th February 2024.
- Each IEC allowed only one application during this period.
- Applications will be examined as per the guidelines in the Handbook of Procedure, 2023.
4. DGFT’s Authority and Guidelines: DGFT reserves the right to decide and alter distribution modalities based on applications received. Deficient applications, those received through emails or post, and those beyond the specified timeline will not be considered.
Conclusion: The DGFT’s Trade Notice provides clarity on the amendments to the export policy of human hair, emphasizing the shift from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted.’ Exporters intending to export human hair during the fiscal year 2024-25 must adhere to the outlined application procedure and guidelines to obtain the necessary Authorization. DGFT’s commitment to streamlining processes ensures transparency and efficiency in the export of specified goods.
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Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Trade Notice No. 37/2023-24-DGFT | Dated: 13th February, 2024
To
1. All Regional Authorities of DGFT
2. All Customs Commissionerates
3. Members of Trade
Subject: Implementation of Notification No.51/2015-2020 dated 25th January, 2022 during FY 2024-25.
Reference is invited to Notification No. 51/2015-2020 dated 25th January, 2022 amending the export policy of Human Hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair under S.No.38 B, HS Code 0501, of Chapter 05 of Schedule – 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’.
2. With a view to streamline the procedure for issuance of Authorization for export of human hair during 2024-25, subject to Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 55000/MT, it has been decided to invite applications from exporters. The procedure to apply for the export authorization is outlined below:
i. Export of human hair under HS Code 0501 of Chapter 05 of ITC (HS), 2018, Schedule —II (Export Policy) will be allowed for the period from 1st April, 2024 to 31st March, 2025, for the year 2024-25.
ii. Exporters can apply online through DGFT’s ECOM system for Export Authorizations (Non-SCOMET Restricted Items) (Please refer Trade Notice No.03/2021-22 dated 10.05.2021. There is no need to send hard copy of the application via mail or post).
iii. Online applications for export of human hair under HS Code 0501 filed from 16.02.2024 to 29.02.2024 will only be considered.
iv. All the applications will be examined as per the Para 72 of Handbook of Procedure, 2023.
v. Only 1 application per IEC will be considered during this period.
3. DGFT reserves the right to decide or alter the modalities of distribution and allocation as per applications received.
4. Deficient applications, applications received through e-mails or by post or received beyond the specified timeline will not be considered.
This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(S. K. Mohapatra)
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade
E-mail: mohapatra.sk@nic.in
(Issued from F.No. 01/91/171/34/AM19/EC/E-20669)
