The DGFT vide Trade Notice No. 31/2024-25 dated February 13, 2025 has issued 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’.
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.
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:
o Import Authorization Requirement: Such importers may obtain an Import Authorization issued by DGFT.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
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.
The Trade Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Trade-Notice-no.-31-dated-13.02.2024.pdf
