The DGFT vide Notification No. 58/2015-2020 dated February 14, 2023 has issued amendment in Schedule – 2 of ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018, in order to place the export of Agri Residue Based Biomass and Briquettes / Pellets under ITC-HS Heading 1213 in ‘Free’ category with immediate effect.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Central Government hereby amends the Schedule – 2 of ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018.
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S. No. |
ITC HS Codes | Present Description | Amended Description | Export Policy | Present Policy Condition | Amended Policy Condition |
| 95 | 1213 00 00
1214 10 00 1214 90 00 2302 10 10 2302 30 00 2302 40 00 2308 00 00 |
Fodder, including wheat and rice straw | Fodder, including wheat, rice straw and Agri Residue Based Biomass and Briquettes / Pellets | Restricted | Export Permitted under License |
The export of Fodder, including wheat, rice straw will continue to be in Restricted category. However, Agri Residue Based Biomass and Briquettes/ Pellets under ITC-HS heading 1213 will be under ‘Free’ category. |
Effect of this Notification:
The export of Agri Residue Based Biomass and Briquettes / Pellets under ITC-HS Heading 1213 is placed under ‘Free’ category with immediate effect.
The Notification can be accessed at: https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/f181d180-2bf2-4612-bbe7-e98337f36840/Notification%20English.pdf