The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, under the Department of Commerce, Government of India, has issued Public Notice No. 07/2024-25-DGFT on 29.05.2024. This notice pertains to the modification of Standard Input Output Norm (SION) E-125 for the export of Shea Stearine. Under the powers conferred by Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade has made amendments to SION E-125. Previously, the SION allowed the export of Shea Stearine with specific import entitlements. However, with the amendment, changes have been introduced, particularly regarding the import entitlements associated with Shea Nuts.
The amendment specifies that for every one percent increase in the oil content beyond 46% in Shea Nut, the permitted quantity for its import may decrease by 150 kgs on a pro-rata basis. Conversely, for every one percent decrease in oil content below 44% in Shea Nut, the permitted import quantity may increase by 150 kgs on a pro-rata basis.
Additionally, the notice includes important operational notes. It mandates the Customs Authority to draw samples for every bill of entry of Shea Nuts and test them for oil content. The Customs Authority is required to endorse the oil content of each consignment on the Bill of Entry. Regional Authorities will then redeem authorizations based on the weighted average of the endorsed oil content by Customs Authority.
The validity of this SION is until 31.03.2027, after which it will need reassessment to align with the dynamic pricing structure of the industry.
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Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Department of Commerce, Government of India
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Public Notice No. 07/2024-25-DGFT | Dated 29.05.2024
Subject: Modification of SION E-125 for export of Shea Stearine.
F. No. HQRNORMREVIW00003853 AM23/ DES.VI.—In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade makes the following amendment in SION E-125:
| SION No. | Export Item | Quantity | S.No. | Amended Import Item | Amended Quantity |
| E-125 | Shea Stearine | 1 MT | 1 | Shea Nuts (Oil Content 45–f/-1%) | 5.02 MT** |
**For every one percent increase in the oil content beyond 46% in Shea Nut, the permitted quantity for its import may decrease by 150 kgs on pro-rata basis and for every one percent decrease in oil content below 44% in Shea Nut, the permitted quantity for its import may increase by 150 kgs on pro-rata basis.
Note 1 – For import item Shea Nuts, Customs Authority to draw samples for every bill of entry and test the same for its oil content. The Customs Authority to endorse on the Bill of Entry the oil content of each consignment. Regional Authority to redeem authorizations based on the weighted average of oil content so endorsed by the Customs Authority. However, clearance of import consignments should not be held back till the results are obtained, but to be allowed upon customs examination & drawing of samples.
Note 2 – This SION will be valid till 31.03.2027 and will need to be re-assessed to reflect dynamic pricing structure of the industry.
Effect to this Public Notice: Standard Input Output Norm (SION) E-125 for export of Shea Stearine has been amended with revised import entitlements.
(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to Government of India
Email : dgft@nic.in
Issued from F.No. HQRNORMREVIW00003853 AM23/ DES.VI
