In addition to Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF), Import of Urea is allowed through National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) and Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. The NFL and IPL are designated as STE for import of Urea on Government account. However, IPL is allowed to import Urea on Government account till 31.03.2022 only. Henceforth, the MMTC and STC are de-notified as STE for import of Urea.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Notification No. 40/2015-2020-DGFT
New Delhi, Dated: 3rd November 2021
Subject: Amendment in import policy condition of Urea [Exim Code 310210001 in the ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule — I (Import Policy).
S.O. 4594(E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the policy condition of Urea [EXIM code 31021000] of Chapter 31 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule — I (Import Policy), with immediate effect, as under :
| Exim Code | Item Description |
Policy | Existing Policy Condition | Revised Policy Condition |
| 3102 1000 | Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution |
State Trading Enterprise | Import allowed through import STC, MMTC and RCF subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. However, import of Technical Grade Urea (TGU) meant for non-agricultural purpose/Urea industrial use/ NPK purpose/ Manufacturing shall be Free. |
allowed through RCF and NFL subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. In addition import of Urea is also allowed through IPL for a period upto 31.3.2022.
However, import of Technical Grade (TGU) meant for non-agricultural industrial use/ NPK |
2. Effect of the Notification:
In addition to Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF), Import of Urea is allowed through National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) and Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. The NFL and IPL are designated as STE for import of Urea on Government account. However, IPL is allowed to import Urea on Government account till 31.03.2022 only. Henceforth, the MMTC and STC are de-notified as STE for import of Urea.
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
(Amit yadav)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to Gol
Email: dgft@nic.in
(F.No. 01/89/180/102/AM-02/PC-2(A)Part-II/E-1715)
