DGFT Committee Minutes

MINUTES OF THE MEETING NO. 8 (2017-18) OF EXPORT FACILITATION COMMITTEE (EFC) HELD ON _ 22.11.2017 AT 12.00 Hrs_ AT UDYOG BHAWAN, NEW DELHI UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SHRI NIKUNJ KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE, DGFT. Meeting No. 8 (2017-18) of EXIM Facilitation Committee (EFC) was held under the chairmanship of Shri Nikunj Kumar Srivastava, Addl. DGFT on 22.11.2017 at 12.00 Hrs in Room No. 04, H- Wing, Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi to consider the applications for export of ‘restricted’ items. 2. The following members attended the meeting:- (i) Dr. Amit Sharma, Joint Director Export Council of India (ii) Dr. Anup Kainthola, QI (Trade) D/o AHD&F (iii) Dr. Dilip Kumar Shrivastava, Assistant Commissioner (QC), D/o AC&FW (iv) Shri Vinod Kumar, Technical Officer, M/o EF&CC (v) Shri Mahesh Chandra, Asstt. Section Officer, Department of Fertilizers In attendance: (i) Shri Arunoday Goswami, Joint DGFT (ii) Shri Sanjay Kumar Tiwari, Dy. DGFT 3. Altogether 38 applications (including 25 deferred cases) were considered by the EFC, out of which 14 cases were approved (including 01 subject to NOC of DoAC&FW), 1 case rejected and remaining 23 cases deferred due to want of comments/NOC from concerned administrative Ministry / Department or in await of information from the applicant. The decision of the Committee is indicated in the tabulated statement given below: SI. No. Name of the Firm and File No. Product Date of Status Quantity and | receipt of FOB Value application DPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COOPERATION AND FARMES WELFARE (DoAC&FW) (Seed Cases) a M/s. Aananta Polymers, Delhi- | 20 MT | 16.06.2017 Rejected by EFC in view of the the F.No.01/91/162/100/AM-18/EC Wheat Bran recommendation of Department of Animal for FOB Husbandry Dairying and Fisheries (Trade division) vide O.M. No. 13012/01/2015-Trade value of USD dated 30.10.2017 due to shortage of feed and 4615 fodder in domestic market. 2 M/s PHI Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad | 120 kgs of 18.08.2017 Deferred due to want of comments / NOC from —Telegngana Pioneer received on DoAC&FW (Trade Division). F.No.01/91/110/43/AM-18/EC Brand Hybrid 05.09.2017 Paddy Seed for FOB value of Rs. USD 420 3 M/s United Genetics India Pvt. Ltd., | 5 MT of 17.10.2017 Deferred due to want of comments / NOC from F.No.01/91/110/74/AM-18/EC Onion seeds received on DoAC&FW (Seed Division). The representative Red Creole 06.11.2017 of DoAC&FW informed that the firm is required to submit fresh application before the 0 के DoAC&FW as per their SOP(Standard value of 12 Operating Procedure). Chairman desired that Euro DoAC&FW may provide a list of documents alongwith proforma of application to facilitate exporters. 1 (A a
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| M/s Sonu Enterprises, East 6000 MTs of | 23.10.2017 Approved as per the NOC of DAC&FW vide Champaran, Bihar Non Basmati | received on O.M. No. — 1-79/2016-SD.IV (pt.) dated F.No.01/91/110/75/AM-18/EC Rice Paddy 03.11.2017 21.11.2017 for export of 6000 MTs of Non (other than Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed quality) to . Nepal subject to submission of an affidavit by seed quality) the signatory authority of the firm as per the text for FOB provided by DAC&FW. value of Rs. 9,00,00,000/- i M/s Jai Govind Enterprises, East 3000 MTs of | 23.10.2017 Champaran, Bihar Non Basmati | received on O.M. No. 1-79/2016-50.1५ (pt.) dated F.No.01/91/110/76/AM-18/EC Rice in Husk | 03.11.2017 21.11.2017 for export of 3000 MTs of Non (Paddy) other Basmati Rice in Husk (Paddy) (other than seed than seed quality) to Nepal subject to submission of an quality —for affidavit by the signatory authority of the firm FOB value of as per the text provided by DACKFW. Rs. 4,50,00,000/- हु M/s 5.8. Traders , DT. Darjeeling 4000 MTs of | 23.09.2017 (W.B.) F.No.01/91/110/77/AM- Non Basmati | received on O.M. No. 1-79/2016-SD.IV_ (pt.) dated 18/EC Rice Paddy | 07.11.2017 21.11.2017 for export of 4000 MTs of Non (other than Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed quality) to seed quality Nepal subject to submission of an affidavit by for Milling) the signatory authority of the firm as per the text for FOB value provided by DAC&FW. of Rs. 6,00,00,000/- 7 M/s Yadav Khadyanna Bhandar 3000 MTs of | 06.10.2017 Distt.- Araria, Bihar Non Basmati | received on O.M. No. 1-79/2016-SD.IV_ (pt.) dated F.No.01/91/110/78/AM-18/EC Rice in Husk | 01.11.2017 21.11.2017 for export of 3000 MTs of Non (Paddy) other Basmati Rice in Husk (Paddy) (other than seed than seed quality) to Nepal subject to submission of an quality for affidavit by the signatory authority of the firm FOB value of as per the text provided by DAC&FW. Rs. 4,50,00,000/- 7 M/s Shiv Shakti Agri Products & 5000 MTs of | 05.11.2017 Rice Industries Pvt. Ltd., East Non Basmati O.M. No. — 1-79/2016-SD.IV (pt.) dated Champaran, Bihar Rice Paddy 21.11.2017 for export of 5000 MTs of Non F.No.01/91/110/80/AM-18/EC (other than Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed quality) to seed quality) Nepal subject to submission of an affidavit by for FOB value the signatory authority of the firm as per the text of Rs. provided by DAC&FW. 8,00,00,000/- है M/s Vivek Traders., Raxaul, East 3000 MT Non | 05.10.2017 Champaran, Bihar Basmati Rice | received on O.M. No. 1-79/2016-SD.IV (pt.) dated F.No.01/91/110/81/AM-18/EC Paddy (other | 10.11.2017 21.11.2017 for export of 3000 MTs of Non than seed Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed quality) quality) for to Nepal subject to submission of an affidavit by FOB value of the signatory authority of the firm as per the text Rs. provided by DAC&FW. 3,60,00,000/-

M/s Dipjyoti Enterprises, East 5000 MTs of | 02.11.2017 Champaran, Bihar Non Basmati | received on O.M. No. 1-79/2016-SD.IV_ (pt.) (86० F.No.01/91/110/82/AM-18/EC Rice Paddy | 10.11.2017 21.11.2017 for export of 5000 MTs of Non (other than seed quality) for FOB value of Rs. 7,50,00,000/- Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed quality) to Nepal subject to submission of an affidavit by the signatory authority of the firm as per the text provided by DAC&FW. f (a a vA

हे M/s Shakambari Enterprises, East 5000 MTs of | 04.11.2017 Champaran, Bihar Non Basmati | receivedon | O.M. 1०. 1-79/2016-SD.[V (pt.) dated F.No.01/91/110/83/AM-18/EC Rice Paddy | 10.11.2017 21.11.2017 for export of 5000 MTs of Non (other — than Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed quality) to seed quality) Nepal subject to submission of an affidavit by for FOB value the signatory authority of the firm as per the text of Rs. provided by DAC&FW. 7,75,00,000/- 12 M/s Maa Jagdamba Traders, 5000 MTs of | 04.11.2017 Madhubani, Bihar — 847305 Non Basmati | received on O.M. No. 1-79/2016-SD.IV (pt.) dated F.No.01/91/110/84/AM-18/EC Rice in Husk | 13.11.2017 21.11.2017 for export of 5000 MTs of Non (Paddy) other Basmati Rice in Husk (Paddy) (other than seed than seed quality) to Nepal subject to submission of an quality for affidavit by the signatory authority of the firm FOB value of as per the text provided by DAC&FW. Rs. 7,75,00,000/- DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DAIRYING AND FISHERIES (DAHD&F) 13 M/s. Sabarmati Ashram 2000 doses of 06.04.2017 Deferred due to want of comments/NOC Gaushala, Gujarat-387 120 Murrah FS doses _ | received on from DAHD&F. The representative of F.No.01/91/110/55/AM-18/EC for FOB value of | 21.09.2017 DAHD&F informed that the case is under USD 4700 active consideration by that Department and comments would be sent shortly.

M/s. Sabarmati Ashram 250000 doses of 05.09.2017 Deferred due to want of comments/NOC Gaushala, Gujarat- Sahiwal Bull received on from DAHD&F. The representative of F.No.01/91/110/56/AM-18/EC | Semen ra 21.09.2017 DAHD&F informed that the case is under Straws) eta active consideration by that Department and value of USD 187500 comments would be sent shortly.. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (MOEF&CC) 15 M/s Ezra Export Pvt. Ltd.J 2.58 MT Value | 23.05.2016 Deferred due to non submission of requisite Gurgoan added Sanders documents by the firm to MOEF&CC (SU F.No.01/91/110/29/AM-17/EC | Wood Furniture for Division) for further examination of the case by FOB value of USD them. 16941.34, 4.98 MT Value added मु a, ५ Sanders Winds In view of the pendency of application since Planks for FOB long, Chairman desired that a reference may be value of USD made at a higher level to MOEF&CC as well as 35641.93 and 4.98 PCCF, Haryana to expedite issuance of COO as MT VAP of per the procedure. Redsanders Woods Beqads for FOB value of USD 15.00 (Total 7.86 MT and Total 708 value USD 54083.24 हे M/s Newage Fire Protection 25 MT Bromotri - | 19.10.2016 Deferred due to want of NOC from MOEF&CC Engineers Pvt. Ltd, fluro Methane (Ozone Cell). F.No.01/91/110/132/AM-17/EC | (Halon 1301 Gas) FOB value of Rs. Chairman desired that in view of the request of 62427752 Ozone Cell, revised application with registration certificate may be obtained from the applicant and provided to MOEF&CC, for expeditious examination of case. 17 M/s United State Pharmacopeia | 7 Litre of 1,1,1- | 14.06.2016 Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad-500078 | Trichloroethane received on | (Ozone Cell). F.No.01/91/171/65/AM17/EC Solvents Mixture | 22.06.2016 (1:1) for FOB value USD 31,058 3 bad

7 M/s Chemplast Sanmar., | 300 MT | 24.02.2017 Chennai Monochloro (Ozone Cell). F.No.01/91/110/227/AM17/EC | Difluoro Methane (Refrigerant R-22 or HCFC-22) for FOB value’ of USD 712500 a M/s Tonchi Suchi PGM , New | 30 MTs of Spent | 06.06.2017 Delhi Automobile received on | (HMS Division). F.No.01/91/110/28/AM18/EC Catalyst 12.06.2017 Ceramic/Metallic for FOB value of USD 10,61,500 M/s Gem Aromatics’ Pvt. Ltd., | 10,000 kgs Sandal | 11.07.2017 Deferred for further consideration. Mumbai. wood Oil Pure | received on F.No. 01/91/110/35/AM18/EC and Natural for | 23.08.2017 It was decided that the matter will be further FOB value’ of taken up with MOEF&CC (SU Division) to USD — 17990720 specify the quantity of sandal wood oil for export and 5,000 kgs during 2017-18 to enable DGFT to notify the Sandal Wood Oil same to facilitate the trade for export. Blended for FOB value of USD DIG(Forests), MOEF&CC agreed to provide 5996840 their recommendations on quantity of sandalwood oil for 2017-18 and any other conditions to be notified for export of sandalwood oil, on priority basis. The representative of MOEF&CC informed that they have further called for inputs from their field formations in State Govt. of A.P., Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala which are awaited. 21 M/s Gujarat Fluorochemicals | 400 MT | 06.09.2017 Ltd.,Noida(U.P.). Bromotrifluorome | received on | (Ozone Cell). F.No.01/91/110/57/AM18/EC thane/Halon-1301 | 14.09.2017 for FOB value of USD 4000000 to USD 8000000 22 M/s Gujarat Fluorochemicals | 3000 MT | 06.09.2017 Ltd.,Noida(U.P.). Monochloro received on | (Ozone Cell). F.No.01/91/110/58/AM18/EC Difluoro Methane | 14.09.2017 (Refrigerant २-22 or HCFC-22) for FOB value of USD 3000000 to 13500000 23 M/s Gujarat Fluorochemicals | 13708 MT | 06.09.2017 Ltd.,Noida(U.P.). Monochloro received on | (Ozone Cell). F.No.01/91/110/59/AM18/EC Difluoro Methane | 14.09.2017 (Refrigerant R-22 or HCFC-22) for FOB value of USD 13708000 to 61686000 Ltd.,Noida(U.P.). 225 ca/cb 6 (Ozone Cell). F.No.01/91/110/61/AMI8/EC | FOB value of USD 45,00,000 a M/s SRF Limited, Gurgoan. 6000 MTs_ of | 11.09.2017 | Deferred due to want of NOC from MOEF&CC F.No.01/91/110/60/AM18/EC Monochloro received on | (Ozone Cell). Difluoro Methane | 22.09.2017 (Refrigerant R-22 or HCFC-22) 4 fidard

Calendar year 2018 for FOB value of between USD 10560000 and USD 18480000 i M/s Om _ Beads _ Private | 912.10 kgs of | 03.08.2017 Limited, Bangalore. Value added | received on | (SU Division). F.No.01/91/110/70/AM18/EC product: Red | 09.10.2017 Sanders Furniture The representative of MOEF&CC (SU Division) Parts and Spares informed that they have further referred the case (ass packing list) to Wildlife Division for NOC/ comments from for FOB value of which are awaited. USD 36585 DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS (DOF) 27 M/s Indiana Chem-Port Vadodara | 18,000 MT | 16.08.2017 Approved as per the NOC of DOF vide O.M. (Gujarat). Potassium No. 25011/11/2014-MPR dated 17.11.2017. DOF F.No.01/91/110/34/AM18/EC Chloride (Muriate has stated that the raw material used by the firm of Potash) for for production of technical grade Potassium FOB value of Chloride is not subsidized. Even the final product USD 216000 to be exported is not a subsidized fertilizer grade and the company is also not eligible for subsidy under any fertilizers subsidy scheme. Accordingly, the EFC approved the case for export of 18,000 MT Potassium Chloride (Muriate of Potash) for FOB value of USD 216000 to USA. 28 M/s Paradise Agro Industries, Tal | 1000 MT NPK of | 19.08.2017 Deferred due to want of NOC from Deptt. of Ankleshvar various grades for Fertilizers. F.No.01/91/110/36/AM18/EC FOB value of USD 275000 The representative of DOF present during meeting informed that they have called for certain information from the firm, which is awaited. MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (MOFPI) 29 M/s Hastand Export Marketing Pvt. | 2525 kgs Acid | 08.06.2017 Deferred. The issue was discussed in detail with Ltd., Mumbai Casein -Industrial | received on the representative of Export Inspection Council F.No.01/91/162/94/AM18/EC for 708 value | 15.06.2017 of India (EIC) and it was decided that the firm USD 25930 will be asked to submit application before EIC for certification of plant / — establishment. Accordingly, based on the additional information received from EIC, the firm has been requested on 23.11.2017 to complete the _ registration requirement and come with a certificate before next EFC meeting for further consideration of the case. MINISTRY OF MINES 30 M/s. Sandhya Minechem Industries | 1,00,000 MT | 29.04.2016 Deferred due to want of NOC from M/o Kutch Gujarat High Purity Silica Mines since 04.05.2016. M/o Mines has F.No.01/91/110/12/AM17/EC Sand with FOB informed that the information called for value USD from Govt. of Gujarat on 29.05.2017, is 25,00,000 awaited despite reminders. [Dare

31 M/s Hari Enterprises, Kutch 25000 MT | 07.6.2016 Deferred due to want of NOC from M/o F.No.01/91/110/45/AM-17/EC Washed _ Silica Mines since 09.06.2016. Ministry of Mines Sand (16-18 has informed that the information called for Mesh) & 25000 from Govt. of Gujarat on 29.05.2017, is MT Washed awaited despite reminders. Silica Sand (30- 80 Mesh) — FOB Value 79320000 (US$1200000) 32 M/s. Surendra Enterprises, | 5,000 MT Silica | 10.08.2016 Deferred due to want of NOC from M/o Kolkata Sand with FOB | received on | Mines since 26.08.2016. Ministry of Mines F.No.01/91/110/76/AM17/EC value USD | 18.08.2016 has informed that the information called for 275000 from Govt. of West Bengal on 29.05.2017, is awaited despite reminders. 33 M/s Frost International Ltd., New | 5,00,000 MT | 26.07.2017 Deferred due to want of NOCs/ comments Delhi Sulphur received on | from D/o Agriculture Co-operation & F.No.01/91/110/31/AM18/EC Granula | 18.08.2017 Farmers Welfare (INM Division) and D/o r / Crushed for Fertilizers for their comment/NOC vide FOB value of O.M. dated 15.11.2017. USD 50,000,000 Earlier the matter was consulted with M/o Mines, who have vide their O.M. No. 16/4/2017-M.V dated 09.11.2017, conveyed their Nil comments. However, also observed that the export item is an agrochemical and mainly used in fertilizers industries of the country The firm has also been requested to provide sources of raw material and other documents as generally required by the DOF. MINISTRY OF TEXTILES 34 National Silkworm Seed 4 Boxes of live | 15.09.2017 Approved in view of comments of Organization, Central silk Board, | silk worm eggs | received on | Ministry of Textiles vide OM No. Bangalore to for FOB value | 11.10.2017 25022/6/2017- Silk dated 27.10.2017 and F.No.01/91/110/71/AM18/EC of Rs. 2530/- Ministry of External Affairs vide O.M. dated 13.11.2017 for export of 4 Boxes of live silk worm eggs to a consignee in DPRK. ADDITIONAL AGENDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COOPERATION AND FARMES WELFARE (DoAC&FW) (Seed Cases) 35 M/s Maa Vaishno Enterprises, East Champaran, Bihar. F.No.01/91/110/85/AM-18/EC 1500 MT Non Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed quality) for FOB value of Rs. 2,25,00,000/- 01.11.2017 received on 13.11.2017 Approved as per the NOC of DAC& FW vide O.M. No. 1-79/2016-SD.IV (pt.) dated 21.11.2017 for export of 1500 MTs of Non Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed quality) to Nepal subject to submission of an affidavit by the signatory authority of the firm as per the text provided by DACKFW. fue acl

36 M/s Aryan Impex, Mauze, 3000 MT Non } 11.11.2017 Approved as per the NOC of DAC&FW Ward No. 20, Raxaul, East Basmati Rice vide O.M. No. 1-79/2016-SD.IV (pt.) dated Champaran, Bihar. Paddy (other than 21.11.2017 for export of 3000 MTs of Non F.No.01/91/110/86/AM-18/EC seed quality) for Basmati Rice Paddy (other than seed FOB value of Rs. quality) to Nepal subject to submission of 4,50,00,000/- an affidavit by the signatory authority of the firm as per the text provided by DAC&FW. 37 M/s Kalash Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Jaina | 5 MTs Hybrid | 14.10.2017 Deferred due to want of comments / NOC (Maharashtra). Onion Seed - for | received on from DoAC&FW (Seed Division). The F.No.01/91/110/87/AM-18/EC FOB value of |} 14.11.2017 representative of DoAC&FW informed that USD 99000 the firm is required to submit fresh application before the DoAC&FW as per their SOP(Standard Operating Procedure). 38 M/s Vasundhara Enterprises 11000 MT Non } 16.11.2017 Approved subject to NOC from Muzaffarpur Bihar Basmati Rice DoAC&FW (Seed Division). The F.No.01/91/110/93/AM-18/EC Paddy (other than representative of DOAC&FW informed that seed quality) for the matter is under consideration and FOB value of Rs. comments would be sent shortly. 17,60,00,000/- जे मं के के के कं 14 Xa 28 fi संजय कुमार तिSवारी 2