The Government of India, through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, has released Notification No. 18/2023 DGFT, dated 10th July 2023. This notification pertains to the revision of General Notes regarding Import Policy under Schedule 1 (Import Policy) ITC (HS), 2022. The aim of this revision is to update and provide relevant details regarding Food Import Entry Points in sync with the FSSAI Notifications.
Analysis: The notification highlights the amendments made to the existing entry related to Food Import Entry Points. It emphasizes the need for safe food imports in India and mentions that the FSSAI has notified Authorized Officers to handle food import clearance. The revised entry specifies an increase in the number of food import entry points, covering sea ports, airports, land customs stations (LCSs), and inland container depots (ICDs). The notification also mentions the specific FSSAI Notifications that are applicable and provides a detailed list of authorized officers at additional food import entry points. Additionally, it mentions the revision in existing food import entry points, providing the revised entries.
Conclusion: The Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, has issued Notification No. 18/2023 DGFT, dated 10th July 2023, to revise the General Notes regarding Import Policy under Schedule 1 (Import Policy) ITC (HS), 2022. The amendments primarily focus on updating and providing relevant details related to Food Import Entry Points. It aims to ensure the mandate of safe food imports in India. Importers and stakeholders in the import industry are advised to review this notification to stay informed about the changes in import policy and comply with the regulations.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Notification No. 18/2023 DGFT | Dated :10th July 2023
Subject: Revision of General Notes regarding Import Policy under Schedule 1 (Import Policy) ITC (HS), 2022 – reg.
S.O.3042(E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby notifies the General Notes Regarding Import Policy under Schedule-I(Import Policy), ITC (HS), 2022 with the following amendments:
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Existing entry |
Revised entry |
| 4(D) Food Import Entry Points: To ensure the mandate of safe food imports in India, FSSAI has notified Authorised Officers to handle food import clearance at 150 food import entry points [covering 27 sea ports, 15 airports, 31 land customs stations (LCSs) and 77 inland container depots (ICDs)] vide FSSAI’s Notification dated 9lh October, 2019 (F.No. 1-1715/FSSAI/Imports/2017) as per List A in Appendix-V to Schedule-I (Import Policy). The food import entry points restrictions shall be applicable for items against 1515 HS Codes as detailed in List B of Appendix: V to the Schedule-I of ITC (HS) 2017. |
4(D) Food Import Entry Points: To ensure the mandate of safe food imports in India, FSSAI has notified Authorised Officers to handle food import clearance at 161 food import entry points [covering 28 sea ports, 16 airports, 32 land customs stations (LCSs) and 85 inland container depots (!CDs)| vide FSSAI’s Notification dated 9th October 2019 {F.No. 1-1715/FSSAI/Imports/2017) read with Notification dated 12.11.2021 (F.No. 1-1715/FSSAI/Imports/2017), Notification dated 11.06.2021 (F.No. 1-1715/FSSAI/Imports/2017), Notification dated 31.01.2022 (I-1685/FSSAI/Imports/2017), Notification dated 28.03.2023 (F.No. 1-1715/FSSAI/Imports/2017/(Part-l)) and Notification dated 14.06.2023 (F.No. 1-1715/FSSAI/Imports/2017) as per List A in Appendix-V to Schedule-I of ITC (HS), 2022. The food import entry points restrictions shall be applicable for items against 1579 HS Codes as detailed in List B of Appendix: V to the Schedule-I of ITC (HS), 2022. |
2. List A in Appendix-V to Schedule-I(Import Policy), ITC (HS), 2022 is revised as under:
a) Notification of Authorised Officers at additional food import entry points:
| Sl | Port Name | Port Code | Slate/ UT | Authorised Officer |
| 1. | JNPT-SEZ | INPJN6 | Maharashtra | FSSAI Authorised Officer |
| 2. | ICD-Adani Kila Raipur-Ludhiana | INQRP6 | Punjab | Superintendent/Appraiser/ Inspector/ Examiner |
| 3. | Haldia Port | INHAL1 | West Bengal | FSSAI Authorised Officer |
| 4. | ACC Janori | INJNR4 | Maharashtra | Superintendent/ Appraiser/ Inspector/ Examiner |
| 5. | ICD Janori | IN.JNR6 | Maharashtra | Superintendent/ Appraiser/ Inspector/ Examiner |
| 6. | CFS Ambad | INNSK6 | Maharashtra | Superintendent/ Appraiser/ Inspector/ Examiner |
| 7. | NDR SEZ | INNPK6 | Tamil Nadu | Superintendent/ Appraiser/ Inspector/ Examiner |
| 8. | ICD Barhi-Sonipat | INRUG6 | Haryana | Superintendent/ Appraiser/ Inspector/ Examiner |
| 9. | Golakganj LCS | INGKJB | Assam | Superintendent/ Appraiser/ Inspector/ Examiner |
| 10. | HTPL ICD Kilaraipur | INQRH6 | Punjab | Superintendent/ Appraiser/ Inspector/ Examiner |
| 11. | AISL ICD Durga | INDUR6 | West Bengal | FSSAI Authorised Officer |
b) Revision in existing food import entry points:
| Sl. | Existing Entry | Revised Entry |
| 1. | ICD Nagpur (INNGZP6) | ICD Mihan (INNPK6) |
3. List B in Appendix-V to Schedule-I(Import Policy), II–C(1IS), 2022 is notified at Annexure-I to this Notification.
Effect of the Notification: The General Notes regarding Import Policy under Schedule-I (Import Policy), ITC (HS), 2022 have been amended, to update relevant details regarding Food Import Entry Points, in sync with the relevant FSSAI Notifications.
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade&
Ex- officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India
Email: dgft(ii)nic.in
(File No. 01/89/180/27/AM/-12/PC-2[A]/E-5966)
