Ferro-Silico Manganese and Silico Manganese is One Item under HS Code 7202 30 00

· FPS Benefits Eligible under SNo. 249 and SNo. 282

[DGFT Trade Notice No. 05 dated 10^th May 2016]

Subject: Clarification regarding classification of export item “Silico manganese” [ITC (HS) code 72023000]

Representations have been received at this office seeking clarification in respect of FPS claims on Export Products “silico manganese” under ITC(HS) Code 72023000.

2. It is been clarified by the DEPB Committee vide its decision dated 20.07.2007 that Silico Manganese is a trade name and chemical name is “Ferro-silico-Manganese” for the item listed at listed at Sl. No. 347 of DEPB List (Engg).

3. Therefore, it is clarified that ‘Silico Manganese” and “Ferro-silico-Manganese” having ITC (HS) Code 72023000are one and the same item and is eligible for benefits under Sl. No. 249 of Appendix 37D notified vide PN 6 dated 20.06.2012 (FPS) and at Sl. No. 282 of Appendix 37D notified vide P. N. 52 dated 25.02.2014 (FPS).

4. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.