Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued guidelines regarding the import of premium frozen duck meat under ITC HS Codes 0207 4200 and 0207 4500. As per Notification No. 66 dated 06.03.2024 and Notification No. 78 dated 16.03.2024, such imports are now restricted and allowed only for supply to 3-star and above operational hotels. However, these hotels may directly import without requiring an Import Authorization.
For distributors, aggregators, and suppliers acting as intermediaries, an Import Authorization from DGFT is mandatory. They must submit an undertaking ensuring that the imported meat is supplied exclusively to eligible hotels and maintain records of such transactions. Subsequent authorizations will require proof of past supplies, including GST invoices. Imports will be subject to verification, and non-compliance may lead to regulatory action.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Trade Notice No. 31/2024-25-DGFT| Dated: 13th February, 2024
To,
1 Trade and Industry
2. APEDA/All Export Promotion Councils
Subject: Guidelines for availing Import Authorisation for Import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat into India under ITC HS Code 0207 4200 & 0207 4500
This Trade Notice is being issued in reference to the Notification No 66 dated 06.03.2024 read with Notification No. 78 dated 16.03.2024 providing that Import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat into India under ITC HS Code 0207 4200 & 0207 4500 shall be ‘restricted’ for supplies to be made to 3-Star and above Operational Hotels. Other imports under given ITC(HS) code shall be ‘Free’.
2. It may be noted that direct Imports by Hotels rated 3-Star and above, as notified by MoT, are permitted to directly import Premium Frozen Duck Meat without obtaining an Import Authorization.
3. The following guidelines are outlined for facilitating the availment of Import Authorisation by importers acting as Distributors/ Aggregators/ Suppliers for import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat destined for 3 Star and above Operational Hotels:
- Import Authorization Requirement: Such importers may obtain an Import Authorization issued by DGFT.
- Undertaking: Such importers must submit an undertaking that the Imported product is destined for 3-Star and above hotels, as notified by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and will provide potential eligible establishments.
- Maintenance of records for Supplies made : The importer acting as distributor/ aggregator/supplier shall maintain records of all such supplies made to 3-star and above hotels.
- Reporting of Post-Import Utilization: For obtaining subsequent Import Authorization, such importer shall provide evidence of supplies made to 3- Star and above hotels with copies of GST invoice against the previous authorizations.
4. The import will be subject to verification by the appropriate authorities. Non-compliance, if observed, may lead to actions as per applicable laws and regulations.
This is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
(Deepak Jhalani)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
E-mail: Deepak.jhalani@gov.in
[Issued from File No. 01./89/1.80/81/AM-24/PC 2(A) /E-41646]
