NFL Replaces MMTC/STC as STE for Urea Import

· IPL Allowed Urea Import for Five Months to 31 March 2022

· MMTC and STC out of Urea Import with De-notification as STE

[DGFT Notification No. 40 /2015-2020 dated 3 November 2021]

Effect of the Notification: In addition to Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF), Import of Urea is allowed through National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) and Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. NFL and IPL are designated as STE for import of Urea on Government account. However, IPL is also allowed to import Urea on Government account till 31.03.2022 only.

Henceforth, the MMTC and STC are de-notified as STE for import of Urea.

Subject: Amendment in import policy condition of Urea [Exim Code 31021000] in the lTC (HS) 2017, Schedule -I (Import Policy).

S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the policy condition of Urea [EXIM code 31021000] of Chapter 31 of lTC (HS), 2017, Schedule - I (Import Policy), with immediate effect, as under:

Exim Code	Item Description	Policy	Existing Policy Condition	Revised Policy Condition
31021000	Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution	State Trading Enterprise	Import allowed through STC, MMTC and RCF subject to Para 2.20 01 Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. However, import of Technical Grade Urea (TGU) meant for non- agricultural purpose, industrial use/ NPK Manufacturing shall be Free.	Import allowed through RCF and NFL subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020. In addition import of Urea is also allowed through IPL for a period upto 31.3.2022. However, import of Technical Grade Urea (TGU) meant for non-agriculture purpose/ industrial use/ NPK Manufacturing shall be "Free".

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

(F.No. 01189/1801102/AM-02/PC-2(A) Part-Il/E-1715)