Cereals - DGFT - Export Policy, 2022 - (New - ITC (HS) based) - SCHEDULE- 2

ITC(HS), 2022 Schedule 2 Export Policy Section II, VEGETABLE PRODUCTS Chapter 10 Cereals. Main Notes Sl.No. Notes Notification Date Notification No 1 (a) The products specified in the headings of this Chapter are to be classified in those headings only if grains are present, whether or not in the ear or on the stalk. (b) This Chapter does not cover grains which have been hulled or otherwise worked. However, rice, husked, milled, polished, glazed, parboiled or broken remains classified in heading 1006. Similarly, quinoa from which the pericarp has been wholly or partly removed in order to separate the saponin, but which has not undergone any other processes, remains classified in heading 1008. 2 The above conditions in respect of export of Non Basmati Rice will not be applicable to exports undertaken as under: Export of non-Basmati rice (i) under Food Aid Programme and (ii) under bi-lateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives shall be permitted. Export of 21,200 MTs per annum to Bhutan (as per Calender year i.e. from 1st January to 31st December) of non-Basmati rice will be exempted from any export ban. 3 Export of 10,000 tons of non-Basmati rice to Horn of Africa (Kenya, Somalia and Djibonti) from Central Pool Stock of FCI at economic cost of Rs.20,689.50 per ton will be permitted. 4 Export of Organic non-Basmati Rice (excluding rice in husk paddy or rough) from Custom EDI ports have been exempted from all quantitative ceilings irrespective of any existing or future restriction/ prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic), with due certification by APEDA as organic under the NPOP. 03/2015-2020 5 Export of organic wheat from Custom EDI ports have been exempted from all quantitative ceilings irrespective of any existing or future restriction/ prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic), with due certification by APEDA as organic under the NPOP [Notification No. 03/2015-2020 dated 19.04.2017] 6 Export of wheat per annum to Bhutan (as per Calendar year i.e. 1st January to 31st December) shall be exempted from any export ban. 7 Export of Organic Non-Basmati Rice, including Organic Non-basmati broken Rice, will be governed as per provisions under Notification No. 03/2015-20 dated 19th April, 2017 03/2015-20 dated 19th April, 2017 Sub-Heading Notes Sl.No. Notes Notification Date Notification No 1 The term Durum wheat means wheat of the Triticum durum species and the hybrids derived from the inter-specific crossing of Triticum durum which have the same number (28) of chromosomes as that species. Export Licensing Notes Sl.No. Notes Notification Date Notification No 1 Export of wild variety of wheat and paddy seed is restricted. 2 The above conditions in respect of export of Non Basmati Rice will not be applicable to exports undertaken as under: Export of non-Basmati rice (i) under Food Aid Programme and (ii) under bi-lateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives shall be permitted. Export of 21,200 MTs per annum to Bhutan (as per Calender year i.e. from 1st January to 31st December) of non-Basmati rice will be exempted from any export ban. 3 Export of Organic non-Basmati Rice (excluding rice in husk paddy or rough) from Custom EDI ports have been exempted from all quantitative ceilings irrespective of any existing or future restriction/ prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic), with due certification by APEDA as organic under the NPOP. 19.04.2017 03/2015-2020 4 Export of organic wheat from Custom EDI ports have been exempted from all quantitative ceilings irrespective of any existing or future restriction/ prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic), with due certification by APEDA as organic under the NPOP. 19.04.2017 03/2015-2020 5 Export of wheat per annum to Bhutan (as per Calendar year i.e. 1st January to 31st December) shall be exempted from any export ban. 6 Export of Organic Non-Basmati Rice, including Organic Non-basmati broken Rice, will be governed as per provisions under Notification No. 03/2015-20 dated 19th April, 2017. 19.04.2017 03/2015-2020 Product Description and Import Policy Itc(hs) Code. Description Export Policy Policy Condition 1001 Wheat and meslin. 06/2015-20 13.05.2022 10011100 Durum wheat : -- Seed Free 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export: (i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and (ii) Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and 2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes. 10011900 Durum wheat : -- Other Prohibited 06/2015-20 13.05.2022 10019100 Other : -- Seed Prohibited 06/2015-20 13.05.2022 100199 Other : -- Other 06/2015-20 13.05.2022 10019910 Wheat Prohibited 06/2015-20 13.05.2022 10019920 Meslin Prohibited However, export of Meslin of seed quality is Free subject to the following conditions: 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export: (i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and (ii) Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and 2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes. 06/2015-20 13.05.2022 1002 Rye. 10021000 Seed Free 10029000 Other Free 1003 Barley. 10031000 Seed Free 10039000 Other Free 1004 Oats. 10041000 Seed Free 10049000 Other Free 1005 Maize (corn). 10051000 Seed Free 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export: (i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and (ii)Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and 2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes. 100590 Other 10059011 Dent corn (Zea mays var. indenta):----Yellow Free 10059019 Dent corn (Zea mays var. indenta):----Other Free 10059020 Flint corn (Zea mays var. indurata) Free 10059030 Popcorn (Zea mays var. everta) Free 10059090 Other Free 1006 Rice. 100610 Rice in the husk (paddy or rough) 10061010 Of seed quality Restricted Export permitted under Restricted Export Authorization subject to the following conditions: (i) submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export: (a) a license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and (b)Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and (ii) Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes. 10061090 Other Restricted 23/2015-20 07.10.2015 10062000 Husked (brown) rice Free 1. Export of Non Basmati Rice is free subject to following conditions: (i) Export to EU Member States and European countries, namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency (ii) Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of Notification for a period of 6 months 2. Export of Paddy seeds (wild variety) is restricted subject to permitted under Restricted Export Authorization. 45170 Also see Notification No. 62/2024-25 dated 10-03-2025 29.05.2023 100630 Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed 10063010 Rice, parboiled Free Export of Non Basmati Rice is free subject to following conditions: (i) Export to EU Member States and European countries, namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency (ii) Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of Notification for a period of 6 months 45170 Also see Notification No. 62/2024-25 dated 10-03-2025 29.05.2023 10063020 Basmati rice Free 1.Export to EU Member States and European countries, namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency 2. Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of the Notification for a period of 6 months 45170 Also see Notification No. 62/2024-25 dated 10-03-2025 29.05.2023 10063090 Other Free 31/2024-25 Also see Notification No. 62/2024-25 dated 10-03-2025 28.09.2024 100640 Broken rice 10064000 Broken rice 1 [ Free - ] 45108 Notification No. 61/2024-25 dated 07-03-2025 Also see Notification No. 62/2024-25 dated 10-03-2025 24.05.2023 1007 Grain sorghum. 10071000 Seed Free 10079000 Other Free 1008 Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. 100810 Buckwheat 10081010 Of seed quality Free 10081090 Other Millet: Free 100821 Millet : -- Seed 10082110 Jawar Free 10082120 Bajra Free 10082130 Ragi Free 10082140 Barnyard (Echinochloa esculenta (L.)) Free 10082150 Proso (Panicum miliaceum (L.)) Free 10082160 Foxtail (Setaria italica (L.)) Free 10082170 Kodo (Paspalum scrobiculatum (L.)) Free 10082180 Little (Panicum sumatrense (L.)) Free 10082191 Other : Amaranth (Amaranthus (L.)) Free 10082199 Other : ---Other Free 100829 Millet : -- Other 10082910 Jawar Free 10082920 Bajra Free 10082930 Ragi Free 10082940 Barnyard (Echinochloa esculenta (L.)) Free 10082950 Proso (Panicum miliaceum (L.)) Free 10082960 Foxtail (Setaria italica (L.)) Free 10082970 Kodo (Paspalum scrobiculatum (L.)) Free 10082980 Little (Panicum sumatrense (L.)) - - - Other : Free 10082991 Amaranth (Amaranthus (L.)) Free 10082999 Other Free 100830 Canary seeds 10083010 Of seed quality Free 10083090 Other Free 10084000 Fonio (Digitaria spp) Free 10085000 Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Free 10086000 Triticale Free 100890 Other cereals 10089010 Of seed quality Free 10089090 Other Free *************** NOTES:- 1 . Substituted vide Notification No. 61/2024-25 dated 07-03-2025 before it was read as, Prohibited Exports will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the Government of India to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their Government.