Guidelines for availing Import Authorisation for Import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat into India under ITC HS Code 0207 4200 & 0207 4500 - DGFT - Trade Notice No. 31/2024-25

Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Dated: 13th February, 2025 Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 31/2024-25 To, 1. Trade and Industry 2. APEDA/All Export Promotion Councils Subject: Guidelines for availing Import Authorisation for Import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat into India under ITC HS Code 0207 4200 0207 4500 This Trade Notice is being issued in reference to the Notification No 66 dated 06.03.2024 read with Notification No. 78 dated 16.03.2024 providing that Import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat into India under ITC HS Code 0207 4200 0207 4500 shall be restricted for supplies to be made to 3-Star and above Operational Hotels. Other imports under given ITC(HS) code shall be Free . 2. It may be noted that direct Imports by Hotels rated 3-Star and above, as notified by MoT, are permitted to directly import Premium Frozen Duck Meat without obtaining an Import Authorization. 3. The following guidelines are outlined for facilitating the availment of Import Authorisation by importers acting as Distributors/ Aggregators/ Suppliers for import of Premium Frozen Duck Meat destined for 3 Star and above Operational Hotels: Import Authorization Requirement : Such importers may obtain an Import Authorization issued by DGFT. Undertaking: Such importers must submit an undertaking that the Imported product is destined for 3-Star and above hotels, as notified by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and will provide potential eligible establishments. Maintenance of records for Supplies made: The importer acting as distributor/ aggregator/supplier shall maintain records of all such supplies made to 3-star and above hotels. Reporting of Post-Import Utilization: For obtaining subsequent Import Authorization, such importer shall provide evidence of supplies made to 3- Star and above hotels with copies of GST invoice against the previous authorizations. 4. The import will be subject to verification by the appropriate authorities. Non-compliance, if observed, may lead to actions as per applicable laws and regulations. This is issued with the approval of the competent authority. (Deepak Jhalani) Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade E-mail: [email protected] [Issued from File No. 01/89/180/81/AM-24/PC 2(A) /E-41646]