The DGFT issued Trade Notice No. 07/2025-26 dated July 02, 2025 has issued Procedure for filing application for obtaining Import Authorisation for import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR).
Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 22/2025-26 dated 30.06.2025 regarding extension of Safeguard Quantitative Restriction (SGQR) notified vide DGFT Notification No. 44/2024-25 dated 26.12.2024, for another 6 months beyond 30.06.2025 and upto 31.12.2025 on import of ‘Low Ash Metallurgical Coke having ash content below 18%’, under ITC(HS) Codes 27040020, 27040030, 27040040, 27040090.
Accordingly, the DGFT invites online applications on the DGFT Website (https://dgft.gov.in) by navigating to Services → Import Management System → Imports Authorisation for Restricted Imports (Refer ANF 2M).
The applications seeking import authorization for import of LAM Coke may be filed upto 13th July, 2025.
Country wise application should be filed, i.e. One application should mention only one supplier country. Maximum three applications can be filed by one importer
Quantity applied for should be for the entire period of the restriction i.e 01.07.2025 to 31.12.2025.
Requirement of Information / Documents:Â The following information / documents shall be attached along with each application through a covering letter on the letterhead of the company (duly signed by the authorized signatory):
| SI. No. | Item | Qty (in MT) |
| 1. | Manufacturing capacity of Steel as on 31.12.2024 | |
| 2. | Manufacturing Capacity of Steel as on 30.06.2025 | |
| 3. | Total requirement of Met-Coke per month | |
| 4. | In-house coke production per month | |
| 5. | Stock in Hand as on 30.06.2025 | |
| 6 | Actual requirement of Met-Coke per month | |
| 7. | monthly Quantity of Met-Coke for which purchase contracts have been executed with Domestic manufacturers | |
| 8. | Final monthly import quantity requirement | |
| 9. | Utilisation status of the Allocated quota, if applicable. |
Allocation of Quantities: A Special EFC (Exim Facilitation Committee) will consider applications and decide on quantity allocation;
Monitoring of QR: The DGFT shall review utilization of imports after first quarter (first week of October, 2025) and may revise the allocated quantities based on the actual imports affected. Accordingly, the Authorisation holders shall provide statement of their imports and quantities for surrender, if any, by the end of first Quarter (September, 2025). Such details should be submitted through email at: policy2-dgft@gov.in and sanjay.kt@nic.in
In the event of any mis-declaration, the applicant shall be disqualified from consideration for the present import allocation.
The DGFT reserves the right to make any changes in the modalities/allocation process at any point of time, as deemed fit.
The Trade Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Trade-No.-07-2025-26_0001.pdf
