Amendment to Import Policy Conditions for Glufosinate Technical (HS Code 38089390) in Chapter 38 of ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule –I

Last updated: 25 January 2024

Notice Date : 23 January 2024

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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has amended the import policy for Glufosinate Technical, classified under HS Code 38089390. Effective from 25th January 2024, imports of Glufosinate Technical with a purity of at least 95% w/w will be considered 'Prohibited' if the CIF value is below Rs. 1289/- per Kg. However, imports are permitted under 'Free' policy if the CIF value meets or exceeds Rs. 1289/- per Kg. This policy will be reviewed after one year.

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd January, 2024
No. 58 /2023

Subject: Amendment in import policy condition of Glufosinate Technical covered under HS Code 38089390 of Chapter 38 of Schedule –I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022.

S.O. 331(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of 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 amends the import policy condition for the following HS Code covered under Chapter 38 of the ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy), with effect from 25.01.2024, as under:

HS code

Item Description

Existing Policy

Existing Policy Condition

Revised Policy Condition

38089390

--- Other

Free

If registered and not prohibited for import under Insecticides Act, 1968 and formulations thereof.

(a) If registered and not prohibited for import under Insecticides Act, 1968 and formulations thereof.

(b) Import of ‘Glufosinate Technical’* (Purity – Minimum 95% w/w) [CAS No. 51276-47-2] is “Prohibited” for CIF value below Rs. 1289/- per Kg.

(d) The said policy condition shall be reviewed after a period of one year.

* IUPAC Name: 2-amino-4-[hydorxy9methyl) phosphoryI] butanoic acid

Effect of the Notification: The import policy of ‘Glufosinate Technical’ under ITC (HS) Code 38089390 is revised from "Free" to “Prohibited”. However, import shall be free if CIF value is Rs. 1289/- or above per Kg. This will be effective from 25.01.2024

This issue with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.

[F. No. 01/89/180/16/AM-23/PC-2[A] /E-38206]
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Addl. Secy.

FAQ :

The import policy for Glufosinate Technical (HS Code 38089390) has been revised. Imports are now 'Prohibited' if the CIF value is below Rs. 1289/- per Kg, but remain 'Free' if the CIF value is Rs. 1289/- or above per Kg.

This amendment to the import policy is effective from 25th January 2024.

The HS Code for Glufosinate Technical mentioned in the notification is 38089390.

Yes, the import of Glufosinate Technical is 'Free' if the CIF value is Rs. 1289/- or above per Kg. The product must also meet the minimum purity requirement of 95% w/w.

The revised policy condition for Glufosinate Technical will be reviewed after a period of one year.