Some of the Important Announcements of the Government  

during April, 2008 

DGFT

1. Export of Basmati Rice shall not be entitled for DEPB vide Public Notice No. 137 (RE-2007)/2004-09 dated 3^rdApril, 2008.

2. Public Notice No.138 (RE-2007)/2004-09 dated 3^rdApril, 2008 makes the amendment in Appendix 1A relating to Jurisdiction of Regional Authority and List of Nominated Agencies for the Purpose of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion schemes.

3. Replenishment Authorisation under Paragraph 4A.28 for Import of Consumable, etc. against export of Gem & Jewellery have been made transferable without an AU condition vide Public Notice No.139 (RE-2007)/2004-09 dated 4^thApril, 2008.

4. Public Notice No.140 (RE-2007)/2004-09 dated 7^thApril, 2008 announce DEPB Rates for export products I.C Engines of 3 HP upto and including 720HP; Gensets from 3 KVA upto and including 20KVA; Gensetes above 20 KVA upto and including 600 KVA; Pumpsets from 3 HP upto and including 28 HP under Product Group Engineering (Code 61) and for Captogril USP (Powder) and Het Diol under Product Group Chemicals (Code 62) by inserting new entries Sl. No. 608,609,610, 611, 1027 and 1028 respectively in Schedule of DEPB Rates.

5. Certificate from the Central Excise Authorities that imported inputs have been used for the production dutiable goods in his factory or in the factory of his supporting manufacturer is also sufficient for disposal of old cases of Advance Licences (QUBAL & VABAL) issued before 31.3.2002 where the licencee is unable to produce the logged DEEC Book are issued vide Public Notice No.2 (RE-2008)/2004-2009 dated 11^thApril, 2008.

6. Seaports Haldia and Airpot Dabolim (Goa) are added inPort of Registration under Paragraphs 4.19 of Hand Book of Procedures vide Public Notice No.3(RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 11^thApril, 2008.

7. Export of Skimmed Milk Product (SMP), Casein and any other Milk Product under Sl. No. 22C and 22D of the Miscellaneous Product (Product Code 90) and “Casein all types” appearing at Sl. No. 571 of the Product Group ‘Chemicals’ (Product Code 62) shall not be entitled for DEPB as per Public Notice No.4 (RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 17^thApril, 2008.

8. Export of Skimmed Milk Product (SMP), Casein and any other Milk Product shall not be entitled for the benefit of VKGUY scheme and Focus Market Scheme with immediate effect as per Public Notice No.5(RE-2008)/2004-2009 dated 17^thApril, 2008. Accordingly Appendix 37A is amended vide Public Notice No.9 (RE-2008)/2004-2009 dated 24^thApril, 2008  

9. Public Notice No.7(RE-2007)/2004-09 dated 22^ndApril 2008 notify the procedures for import of Vegetable Fats (Vanaspati) under Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.

10. Public Notice No.10/(RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 29^thApril, 2008 notifies Application format (ANF-8A) for payment of interest on delayed refund of Duty Drawback (DBK/Terminal Excise Duty (TED) on deemed exports/Central Sales Tax (CTS) on supplies to Exported Oriented Units (EOUs).

11. Notification No.91(RE-2007)/2004-2009 dated 1^stApril, 2008 extend the prohibition on export of Pulses upto 31.3.2009.

12. Notification No.92(RE-2007)/2004-2009 dated 1^stApril, 2008 & Notification No.3(RE-2008)/2004-2009 dated 11^thApril, 2008 provides certain relaxation on Prohibition on export of Edible Oils.

13. All amendments issued relating to Prohibition of Non Basmati Rice by various Notifications are clubbed vide Notification No.93(RE-2007)/2004-2009 dated 1^stApril, 2008.

14. Notification No.94(RE-2007)/2004-09 dated 9^thApril, 2008 define the meaning of “Renowned Shooter” by adding Import Licensing Note No.3 under Chapter 93, Schedule-I (Imports) to the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-09.

15. Notification No.4(RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 11^thApril, 2008 prohibits export of Cement.

16. Prohibition imposed on export of Cement shall not be applicable to supplies of Cement from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) to units in Special Economic Zone (SEZ) or SEZ Developers/Co-Developers fur use within the SEZ only vide

17. Notification No.6(RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 24^thApril, 2008 disallow export of Milk and their valued added Products (covered under ITC (HS) Codes 0401 to 0406, 19011001, 19011010, 2105, & 3501, shall not be entitled to Focus Market Scheme.

18. Policy Circular No.2(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 16^thApril, 2008 clarifies Actual User Condition for import of Sugar under Advance Authorisation scheme.

19. Policy Circular No.3(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 24^thApril, 2008 clarifies applicability by VKGUY benefits @ 5% of FOB value on exports under DEPB Schemes claimed only for Packing Material.

20. Policy Circular No.4(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 24^thApril, 2008 clarifies that export made prior to the date of withdrawal/suspension of DEPB Rates for specific products shall be entitled for DEPB benefit at the rate prevalent on the date of shipment/export as per the provision of Paragraph 9.12 of HBP Vol.I

21. Policy Circular No.5(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 28^thApril, 2008 clarifies the utilization of Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY) Scrip.

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