Chemexcil
e-Bulletin

April 2018 No. 024

CONTENTS

Chairman's Desk

Chemexcil Activities

Brief Report on India Pavilion at the China Interdye 2018 Exhibition held from 11th – 13th April 2018 at Shanghai, China

CHEMEXCIL HOSTS 46TH EXPORT AWARD FUNCTION

Exim Updates

DGFT - Amendment in Para 1.05(b) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (Transitional Arrangements)

DGFT - Onetime condonation under the EPCG Scheme - Extension till 30/09/2018

Formulation of Draft National Chemical and Petrochemical Policy

EOU - Clarification on Import by EOUs without payment of duty following Rule 5 of Customs (Import of Goods at concessional rate of Duty) 2018

JNCH - Advance Authorisations (9199 nos) pending due to non-receipt of EODC/ Redemption letter issued by DGFT

Reminder - Trade related Issues / Suggestions pertaining to Russia

e-Way Bill Roll-out of e-Way Bill system for Infra-State movement of goods in Arunachal Pradesh,MadhyaPradesh,Meghalaya,Sikkim and Punducherry from 25th April 2018

e-Way Bill - CBIC Clarification regarding issues faced in “Bill To Ship To” for e-Way Bill under CGST Rules, 2017

Imp. - All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback Review 2018- Request for Data for fixation/ review

JNCH - Mechanism for drawal of representative samples in respect of DPD FCL containers from Terminals involving sampling by Customs or PGAs / Operationalising “on-wheel sampling area for DPD FCL containers

JNCH - Duty payment through various duty credit scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP

FSSAI / JNCH - Selection of a food-items for FSSAI NOC, efforts to reduce unintended selection and also to reduce time taken to obtain NOC / Test Reports

e- Seals - Updated list of CBIC approved e-seal vendors w.e.f 04/04/2018 (A per as per Circular 36/2017-Customs & 37/2017-Customs)

GST - Clarification regarding procedure for recovery of arrears under the existing law and reversal of inadmissible input tax credit

Imp.- Contact details of EGM Co-ordination Cell, JNCH for enquiries in respect of EGM errors (SB006)

India-Peru Trade Agreement:- Peruvian Wish Lists for comments/ views

IGST Refunds - Letter from Jt. Secretary (Customs) regarding Problems faced in IGST due to Non-Transmission of data from GSTN to Customs

International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for CIS Trade/ Stakeholders meeting on 26/04/2018 (11.00 AM) at ICD Nagpur

Oxalic Acid ADD in EU - General Disclosure Document from European Commission regarding Expiry Review of the Anti-Dumping measures applicable to imports of Oxalic Acid originating in India

e-Way Bill - Procedure for interception of conveyances for inspection of goods in movement, and detention, release and confiscation of such goods and conveyances

Imp. - All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback Review 2018 - Data for fixation/ review

Online facility for submission of Quarterly Export Return

CBIC - Issuance of speaking order on Re-assessment within 15 Days / Uploading of Show Cause Notices and Adjudication Orders in DIGIT / Pre-notice consultation regulations, 2018

Trade related Suggestions/ Issues pertaining to Russia

JNCH - Compliance of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

JNCH - Procedure in relation to delivery of DPD containers from port terminals of JNCH, NhavaSheva to CFSs, if not cleared beyond prescribed 48 Hours period and under certain other circumstances, Designation of CFSs

DGFT - Launch of facility to check status of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) application made to DGFT

e-Way Bill -Roll out of e-way bill system for intra-State movement of goods in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Kerala & Uttar Pradesh from 15.04.2018

TBT notification issued by EU on pesticide (Fenamidone)

CBEC renamed as the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

TRADE ISSUES RELATED TO NEPAL

India-Iran JWG 3rd Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) between India and Iran held on 13th-14th February, 2018 at Tehran, Iran - Follow up Action

LUT - CBEC clarification regarding renewal of online Letter of Undertaking (LUT ) for 2018-19

DGFT - EODC Monitoring System for Advance/EPCG Authorizations

LUT - Renewal of Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for export for FY 2018-19 / Facility of online furnishing of Letter of Undertaking on GST Portal for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19

GST - IT Grievance Redressal Mechanism to address the grievances of taxpayers due to technical glitches on GST Portal ( Form Tran-1/ GSTR-3B etc)

The Products for which standards (existing) need to be formulated / made mandatory, in respect of chemicals

JNCH - Constitution of “Environment Protection Unit” at JNCH / Compliance of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016

Form GSTR-3B & GSTR-1 filing due dates for April to June 2018

MEIS - Processing of MEIS applications under FTP 2015-20 in terms of Public Notice 62 dated 16.02.2018

Expiry Review of the Anti-dumping Measures by MOFCOM against Nonyl Phenol originating in India

e- Seals - Updated list of CBEC approved e-seal vendors w.e.f28/03/2018 (A per as per Circular 36/2017-Customs & 37/2017-Customs)

Problems being faced by Indian SMEs in the context of REACH registration deadline for 2018

e-Way Bill - CBEC Press release on roll out of e-Way Bill System from 1st April, 2018 Updated FAQ’s on e-Way Bill System

Imp - GSTN enables online furnishing of Letter of Undertaking for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19

News & Articles

Commerce ministry agrees in principle not to levy GST on export of research services

Commerce ministry considers appointing Aamir Khan as India's brand ambassador to China to boost trade

DG Safeguards to soon come under commerce ministry

India and the EU get close to revive talks on proposed Free Trade Agreement

Govt starts exercise to frame national policy on e-commerce

Chairman's Desk

Satish-Wagh
SHRI SATISH W. WAGH
Chairman, CHEMEXCIL
 

Dear Member-Exporters,

I have pleasure to bring to you the 24th issue of the CHEMEXCIL e-Bulletin for the month of April 2018, which contains the following activities undertaken by the Council and other useful information/EXIM Notifications, etc.

The Council successfully organised India Pavilion at the China Interdye Exhibition 2018 from 11th – 13th April at Shanghai, Chaina wherein 92 member exporters of CHEMEXCIL exhibited under the India Pavilion. The Council hosted its 46th Export Awards function on 21st April-2018 at Ball Room, Hotel Hyatt Regency,Mumbai. The Chief Guest of this function was Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry and, Civil Aviation, Government of India, who conferred Export Awards to 75-Nos. of outstanding exporters who have excelled in their export performance during the year 2016-17.

I hope that you would find the newsletter informative and useful. The Secretariat looks forward to receiving your valuable feedback and suggestions so as to enable us to improve this e-bulletin further.





With Regards,

SHRI SATISH W. WAGH
CHAIRMAN,
CHEMEXCIL

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Chemexcil Activities

Brief Report on India Pavilion at the China Interdye 2018 Exhibition held from 11th – 13th April 2018 at Shanghai, China

The 18th China Interdye Exhibition 2018 was a premier show for Dyes and Dye Intermediates, Pigments and Textile Chemical industry which was held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre (SWEECC), Shanghai, CHINA from 11th -13th April 2018.

It is an annual exhibition organized jointly by the China Dyestuff Industry Association, China Dyeing and Printing Association and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Shanghai Sub-Council. The co-organiser of this exhibition was Shanghai International Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. It was held concurrently with 2018 China International Digital Textile Printing and Dyeing Automatics Exhibition to create a one-step sourcing platform for textile printing and dyeing Industry.

The profile of exhibits included Dyestuffs, Whitening agents, Intermediates, Auxiliaries, Pigments, Textile Chemicals and Instruments &equipments. The exhibition occupied an area of 40,000-square meter and was held in two Halls namely Hall 1 & 2 of SWEECC.

CHEMEXCIL along with SHEFEXIL had organised an India Pavilion which was spread over an area of 1744 sq m in the Hall 1 with 92 member-companies of CHEMEXCIL and 11 member-companies of SHEFEXIL participated in it. The India pavilion was inaugurated by Shri Anil Kumar Rai, Hon’ble Consul General of India to Shanghai along with Mr. Shi Xianping President of China Dyestuff Industry Association, Mr. Fu Xiangsheng Vice President of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation and Industry, Mr. Yang Jianrong Chairman of Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai, Shri Shankerbhai Patel, President, The Green Environment Services Society Ltd, Shri Satish Wagh - Chairman & Shri Ajay Kadakia - Vice Chairman of CHEMEXCIL & Chairman - SHEFEXIL After the inauguration, all the dignitaries visited the India Pavilion and interacted with the exhibitors.

The show was attended by more than 630 domestic and overseas exhibitors from 17 countries India Pavilion was the largest at this show. The exhibitors profile can be categorised as Dyestuffs, Auxiliaries, Intermediates, textile chemicals, dyestuff pigments and organic pigments. Along with the exhibition, 14 high-quality seminars and professional events were organised. The exhibition provided an excellent opportunity to the Indian manufacturers/ exporters to showcase their products and interact with the prospective buyers of the dyes and dyestuff industry on a common platform for expansion of their business in the International marketplace.

GLIMPSES OF THE EXHIBITION
 
 
 

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CHEMEXCIL HOSTS 46TH EXPORT AWARD FUNCTION

 
Shri Ashwin C. Shroff, Chairman and Managing Director of Excel Industries Ltd. Mumbai, receives the Life Time Achievement Award
 
Shri Jayanti Patel, Director Meghmani Organics Ltd. Ahmedabad,receives the Life Time Achievement Award
 

Shri Satish Wagh, Chairman Chemexcil addressing the gathering during Chemexcil Export award function

 

Shri Ajay Kadakia, Vice Chairman Chemexcil proposing vote of thanks during Chemexcil Export award function

CHEMEXCIL hosted its 46th Export Awards function on 21st April-2018 at Ball Room, Hotel Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Ashok Nagar, Andheri (East), Mumbai, 400099.

The Chief Guest of the function was Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry and, Civil Aviation, Government of India, who confer Export Awards to 75-Nos. of outstanding exporters who have excelled in their export performance during the year 2016-17.

In the said glittering function, CHEMEXCIL felicitated two Life Time Achievement Award Winners who are Shri Ashwin C. Shroff, Chairman and Managing Director of Excel Industries Limited and Shri Jayanti Patel, Director Meghmani Organics Limited

Chemexcil distributed total 75-awards viz. 2-Lifetime achievement awards, 11-Trishul award,12-Gold awards, 11-First awards, 9-Second awards, 19-Certificate of merit, 11-Award of Excellence.

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Exim Updates

DGFT - Amendment in Para 1.05(b) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (Transitional Arrangements)

EPC/LIC/DGFT/Amend 27/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

DGFT - Amendment in Para 1.05(b) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (Transitional Arrangements)

Dear Members,

Kindly note that the O/o DGFT New Delhi has issued  Notification  No. 05/2015-2020 dated 25/04/2018 regarding amendments in the Para 1.05 (b) of the Foreign Trade policy (2015-20) on Transitional Arrangements.

For the convenience of the member-exporters, the  contents are reproduced/ highlighted as follows:

1.05: Transitional Arrangements

Existing Para

Revised Para

  (b) In case an export or import that is   (b) Item wise Import/Export Policy is delineated in the ITC (HS)
Schedule  I  and     Schedule  II            respectively. The importability/
exportability of a particular item is governed by the policy as on

the date of import/export.  The date of import/ export is defined in para 2.17 of HBP, 2015-20. Bill of Lading and Shipping Bill are the key documents for deciding the date of import and export respectively.    

In            case       of            change of            policy   from     free'      to restricted/prohibited/state trading' or 'otherwise         regulated',  the import/export already made before the date of such regulation/restriction will not be affected.

However, the import through High Sea sales will not be covered under this facility. Further,               the         import/export on                                    or after the  date of such regulation/restriction will be allowed if importer/exporter has a commitment through Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit  (ICLC)            before  the                date             of imposition         of            such      restriction/  Regulation  and shall be limited to the balance quantity, value and period available in the ICLC. For operationalising such ICLC, the applicant shall have to register the ICLC with jurisdictional RA against computerized receipt within 15 days of imposition of any such restriction/regulation.
Whenever,     Government  brings  out   a    policy      change   of a
particular    item, the    change      will     be           applicable prospectively
(from the date of Notification) unless otherwise provided for.
permitted     freely     under     FTP    is
subsequently      subjected     to     any
restriction or regulation, such export
or import will ordinarily be permitted,
notwithstanding    such   restriction   or
regulation,         unless         otherwise
stipulated.    This             is       subject        to   the
condition that the shipment of export
or import is made within the original
validity    period    of   an    irrevocable
commercial       letter      of         credit,
established     before   the      date     of
imposition of such restriction and it
shall   be   restricted   to   the   balance
value and quantity available and time
period   of such irrevocable letter of
credit.     For         operationalising              such
irrevocable    letter    of    credit,    the
applicant shall    have    to    register the
Letter   of        Credit      with    jurisdictional
Regional     Authority      (RA)    against
computerized receipt, within 15 days
of    the    imposition     of    any    such
restriction or regulation.

Members are requested to take note of this amendment.    The said Notification is available for download/ reference using below link:

http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/NOT18/05%20eng.pdf

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. BHARADI)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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DGFT - Onetime condonation under the EPCG Scheme - Extension till 30/09/2018

EPC/LIC/DGFT/EPCG 27/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

DGFT - Onetime condonation under the EPCG Scheme - Extension till 30/09/2018

Dear Members,

Kindly note that the O/o DGFT New Delhi has issued Public Notice  No. 01/2015-20  dated 26/04/2018  regarding Onetime condonation under the EPCG Scheme- Extension  till  30/09/2018.

At the outset,  we would like to draw your attention to the following important  Public  Notices issued by O/o DGFT  in Oct 2017  allowing condonation/ relaxations  under EPCG:

Public Notice No. 35/2015-20 dated 25.10.2017- Onetime condonation of time period in respect of obtaining block-wise extension in Export Obligation period under EPCG Scheme.

Public Notice No. 36/2015-20 dated 25.10.2017- Onetime condonation of time period in respect of obtaining extension in Export Obligation Period under EPCG Scheme.

Public Notice No. 37/2015-20 dated 25.10.2017 - Onetime relaxation for condonation of delay in submission of installation certificate under EPCG Scheme.

As  a trade facilitation measure,   now the O/o DGFT has further extended  the time of receipt of requests till 30.09.2018 in respect of the above mentioned Public Notices.

Members are requested to take note of the same and regularise their old cases, if any,  accordingly.   The said PN is available for download/ reference using below link:

http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/PN/PN18/PN%201%20Eng.pdf

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. BHARADI)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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Formulation of Draft National Chemical and Petrochemical Policy

EPC/LIC/DCPC 26/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Formulation of Draft National Chemical and Petrochemical Policy

Dear Members,

Kindly note that we have received communication from the  Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers regarding formulation of 'Draft National Chemical and Petrochemical Policy'.

As you might be aware, earlier Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals had formulated a 'Draft National Chemical Policy' in consultation with Industry stakeholders.   The council  had also given inputs  in this regard.

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has now decided to prepare an integrated policy and roadmap for the entire chemical & petrochemical sectorto promote sustainable growth of the sector.  The document  will cover  various aspects of the integrated policy including a vision statement, problems, strategy and plan of action.

Members are therefore requested to revert with their valuable inputs  latest by 5th May 2018on our e-mail id’s Deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in, balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in & rodelhi@chemexcil.gov.in.

Your timely replies will  be highly appreciated.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. Bharadi)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL 

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EOU - Clarification on Import by EOUs without payment of duty following Rule 5 of Customs (Import of Goods at concessional rate of Duty) 2018

EPC/LIC/CBIC/EOU 25/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

EOU - Clarification on Import by EOUs without payment of duty following Rule 5 of Customs (Import of Goods at concessional rate of Duty) 2018

Dear Members,

The  Directorate  General of Export Promotion,  CBIC,  has  issued  Customs  Circular No. 10/ 2018-Customs dated 24/04/2018  regarding Clarification on  Import by  EOUs  without payment of duty following Rule 5 of Customs (Import of Goods at concessional rate of Duty) 2018.

We understand thatrepresentations     have been received by CBIC from EOUs regarding difficulties faced on imports due to    requirement of submitting      information to the    DC /AC of Customs at the Custom Station     of importation      by way of forwarding a copy of such information        by the Jurisdictional     DC/AC     of Customs  under the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules,     2017.     It is further represented             that due to recent reorganisation              of Customs formations       and associated     administrative      constraints,     EOUs are not able to get approved/signed     copy of     said information    from the Jurisdictional  DC/AC of Customs in time, for submitting the       said copy to     the DC/AC     of Customs     at the Custom     Station of importation for scheduled imports.

In view of above, CBIC  has issued clarification vide above said circular.  The important points are highlighted/ reproduced as follows:

Ø It is clarified that the importer EOU need not get prior approval of the information submitted under sub-rule(1)(a) of Rule 5 of Customs (import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017 from Jurisdictional     DC/AC of Customs for duty free import at the Custom Station of importation. Information submitted to the DC/AC of Customs at the Custom Station of importation by EOU is sufficient for importing goods without payment of duty under exemption notification No. 52/2003-Customs dated 31-3-2003.

Ø The        Board    further    prescribes    that   Jurisdictional     DC/AC of Customs          of EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP shall ensure that the intimation received under sub-rule (1)(a) of Rule 5 of the said rules are properly scrutinized so that only eligible goods as prescribed under notification No. 52/2003-Customs dated 31-3-2003 as well as those eligible as per Letter of Permission (LOP) granted by Jurisdictional Development Commissioner are imported duty free by the EOUs. After prompt scrutiny, one copy of such information shall be forwarded to DC/AC of Customs at the Custom Station of importation as prescribed under sub-rule (3) of the Rule 5 of said rules. The DC/AC of Customs at Custom Station of importation would reconcile the Bill of Entry against which goods were imported duty free by EOU on receipt of such information from Jurisdictional DC/AC of Customs. In case of any  discrepancies     noticed,     the DC/AC   of Customs          at Custom     Station of importation would inform the Jurisdictional DC/AC of Customs for taking necessary steps to protect revenue.

Relevant Members are requested to take note of this clarification.The  said circular is available for download using below links:

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-circulars/cs-circulars-2018/circ10-2018cs.pdf

Persistent issues can also be put forth to the  council  on e-mail id’s deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in   and balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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JNCH - Advance Authorisations (9199 nos) pending due to non-receipt of EODC/ Redemption letter issued by DGFT

EPC/LIC/JNCH/AA 25/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - Advance Authorisations (9199 nos) pending due to non-receipt of EODC/ Redemption letter issued by DGFT

Dear Members,

The O/o Commissioner of Customs, NS-IV, JNCH  has  issued Public Notice No. 64/2018 dated 20/04/2018   regarding Advance  Authorisations which are pending due to non-receipt of Export Obligation Discharge Certificate/ Redemption letter issued by  various offices  of  DGFT.

Through this Public Notice, attention  is invited to the list of 9199 Nos. of Advance Authorisations (Annexure-‘A’), issued from various DGFT RA’s  & registered at Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva, Zone-II, which are pending due to non-receipt of Export Obligation Discharge Certificate / Redemption letter issued by Jt. DGFT.

In view of above,  concerned  authorisation holders are  requested to submit copies of Redemption Certificate / EODC of all such cases without delay for Bond Cancellation as well as for smooth clearance of  consignment.

The copies of Redemption Certificate / EODC can be submitted through following modes:

Through e-mail at deecmonitoring@yahoo.in  by attaching scanned copies of Redemption Certificate / EODC.

By sending through Registered / Speed post ( letter addressed to Asst. /Dy. Commissioner of Customs, DEEC Monitoring Cell, 7th Floor, JNCH, Nhava Sheva, Tal- Uran, Distt.- Raigad, Maharashtra- 400 707.

In person at DEEC Monitoring Cell, Room No. 702, “C” Wing, New Custom House, JNCH, Nhava Sheva.

Members are requested to take note and also check for their names in the  (Annexure-‘A’) and do the needful, if applicable.  The  Public Notice No. 64/2018 and Annexure-‘A’  are available for download using below links:

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_064.pdf

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/Annexure_to_PN_64_Pending_Advance_Authorisation_list.xlsx

Issues, if any,  be first  highlighted to the above-mentioned office of  DEEC Monitoring Cell for resolution.     Persistent issues can also be put forth to the  council  on e-mail id’s deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in   and balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Reminder - Trade related Issues / Suggestions pertaining to Russia

EPC/LIC/RUSSIA 24/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Reminder - Trade related Issues / Suggestions pertaining to Russia

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our circular dated 12/04/2018  informing you about  the forthcoming23rd  Session of India-Russia Joint Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation (IR-JWGTEC) scheduled to be held on 22nd May, 2018 in Moscow.

In this regard, the council has been  requested to provide information on following:

Ø List of  exports products having potential for exports to Russia.

Ø Reasons for low share of our exports of such potential items/ Suggestions to be taken up by MOC, GOI

Ø Any new/ other  Issues which are impacting Indian exports to Russia

The Agreed protocol of the  last session (22nd Session) of India-Russia Joint Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation is also attached herewith for reference.

Member-exporters are therefore requested to  revert with suggestions/ issues pertaining to  Russia (preferably with specific details).

Your replies be kindly sent to us latest by 26/04/2018 on e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.   Your early replies will  be appreciated and enable us put forth submission to the  ministry for deliberations.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
S.G. Bharadi
Executive Director
Chemexcil

Encl : Agreed Protocol of 22nd Session of IRWGTEC

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e-Way Bill Roll-out of e-Way Bill system for Infra-State movement of goods in Arunachal Pradesh,Madhya Pradesh,Meghalaya,Sikkim and Punducherry from 25th April 2018

EPC/LIC/GST/E_WAY_BILL 24/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

e-Way Bill Roll-out of e-Way Bill system for Infra-State movement of goods in Arunachal Pradesh,Madhya Pradesh,Meghalaya,Sikkim and Punducherry from 25th April 2018

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of  recent press updates by CBIC regarding implementation status of e-way bill system  for  inter-state as well  as intra-state movement of goods in the country.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)  has  now issued press release  dated 23/04/2018 regarding   Roll​-​out of e-Way Bill system for ​I​ntra-State movement of goods in the States / Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Puducherry from 25th  April, 2018.

As you might be aware,    e-Way Bill system  has become mandatory from 1st April, 2018 for all inter-State movement of goods.

Further, as on 20th April, 2018, e-Way Bill system for ​Intra-State movement of goods has been rolled-out in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

As per press release, it is hereby informed that e-Way Bill system for ​I​ntra-State movement of goods would be implemented from 25th  April, 2018 in the following States/ Union Territory:-

(i) Arunachal Pradesh
(ii) Madhya Pradesh
(iii) Meghalaya
(iv) Sikkim
(v) Puducherry


With the roll-out of e-Way Bill system in these States, it is expected that trade and industry will be further facilitated in so far as the transport of goods is concerned, thereby eventually paving the way for a nation-wide single e-Way Bill system.   Trade and industry and transporters located in these States are advised to  obtain registration/ enrolment on e-Way Bill portal namely https://www.ewaybillgst.gov.in  at the earliest.

Members are requested to take note of above.  The  CBIC press release is available for reference / download using below link:

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/press-release/Press_Note_E-way_Bill-3rd_lot_23042018.pdf

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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e-Way Bill - CBIC Clarification regarding issues faced in “Bill To Ship To” for e-Way Bill under CGST Rules, 2017

EPC/LIC/GST/E_WAY_BILL 24/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

e-Way Bill - CBIC Clarification regarding issues faced in “Bill To Ship To” for e-Way Bill under CGST Rules, 2017

Dear Members,

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)  has issued press release dated 23/04/2018 regarding Issues  faced in “Bill To Ship To” for e-Way Bill under CGST Rules, 2017.

We understand that  CBIC has received  several representations seeking clarifications in relation to requirement of e-Way Bill for “Bill To Ship To” model of supplies.

In a typical “Bill To Ship To” model of supply, there are three persons involved in a transaction, namely:

‘A’ is the person who has ordered ‘B’ to send goods directly to ‘C’.

‘B’ is the person who is sending goods directly to ‘C’ on behalf of ‘A’.

‘C’ is the recipient of goods.

In this complete scenario two supplies are involved and accordingly two tax invoices are required to be issued:

Invoice -1, which would be issued by ‘B’ to ‘A’.

Invoice -2 which would be issued by ‘A’ to ‘C’.

Queries have been raised as to who would generate the e-Way Bill for the movement of goods which is taking place from ‘B’ to ‘C’ on behalf of ‘A’. It is clarified that as per the CGST Rules, 2017 either ‘A’ or ‘B’ can generate the e-Way Bill but it may be noted that only one e-Way Bill is required to be generated as per the following procedure:

Case -1:

Where e-Way Bill is generated by ‘B’, the following fields shall be filled in Part A of GST FORM EWB-01:

1.

Bill From:

In this field details of ‘B’ are supposed to be filled.

2.

Dispatch From:

This is the place from where goods are actually dispatched. It may be the principal or additional place of business of ‘B’.

3.

Bill To:

In this field details of ‘A’ are supposed to be filled.

4.

Ship to: 

In this field address of ‘C’ is supposed to be filled.

5.

Invoice Details:

Details of Invoice-1 are supposed to be filled

Case -2:

Where e-Way Bill is generated by ‘A’, the following fields shall be filled in Part A of GST FORM EWB-01:

1.

Bill From:

In this field details of ‘A’ are supposed to be filled.

2.

Dispatch From:

This is the place from where goods are actually dispatched. It may be the principal or additional place of business of ‘B’.

3.

Bill To:

In this field details of ‘C’ are supposed to be filled.

4.

Ship to: 

In this field address of ‘C’ is supposed to be filled.

5.

Invoice Details:

Details of Invoice-2 are supposed to be filled.

Members are requested to take note of above.  The  CBIC press release is available for reference/  download using below links:

Current Press Release

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/press-release/23042018_PRESS_RELEASE_FOR_BILL_TO_SHIP_TO.pdf

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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Imp. - All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback Review 2018- Request for Data for fixation/ review

EPC/LIC/DRAWBACK-DATA2018 23/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Imp. - All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback Review 2018- Request for Data for fixation/ review

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our mailer dated 16/04/2018 regarding annual exercise for review of  All Industry Rates (AIR) of Duty Drawback  which are fixed for export products.

As informed, the  DBK Division has issued letter   dated 12/04/2018 vide   F.No.609/27/2018-DBK  requesting   EPC’s to provide cost and consumption data for the period  October 2017 to March 2018  w.r.t. the inputs/input services which are used in the manufacture of the export products in the specified Pro-forma, in 3 parts - I(A) & (B), II & III.

The consumption of input materials and incidence of duties against export of a product is to be filled in Proforma 1.      The Proforma II  requires actual cost, including break-up, incurred on making export product. The  Proforma III requires details of captive power used in manufacturing of export product.

Exporters are therefore requested to provide the  requisite data keeping in mind following points:

Data provided is representative and complete for the period October 2017 to March 2018.  The details of  all input(s) used in the manufacture of all types/styles of that particular export item should also be indicated.

The incidence of duty should be restricted to customs duty and central excise duty on Petroleum products.  The  incidence other  taxes/ duties such as GST/ State levies should not be done.

Data submitted should pertain to at least five units for each export product. The units should be selected from amongst the small, medium as well as large manufacturer exporters.

Data should be of and should pertain to manufacturers/ manufacturer exporters, and it should be certified by the manufacturer and its Chartered Accountant.

The data is to be supported by relevant documents such as Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills,  central excise invoices etc.

The data should pertain to only those manufacturers/units  that  are ready to have their records and production processes subjected to inspection by the Customs and Central Excise Department for the purposes of verifying correctness.

In addition to above,  your views/ suggestions for rationalisation of entries in the AIR DBK schedule, may also be given.

Members are requested to take note of this communication and provide data as per above guidelines along-with supporting latest by 30th April 2018.The data and scans of documents be e-mailed on deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in and balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

The CBIC intimation with  relevant formats is available for download using below link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/provsn-data-dbk-A-2018.pdf

Your timely replies in this matter will be highly appreciated and enable us submit to DBK dept for further  examination/ review within the stipulated period of  4 weeks.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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JNCH - Mechanism for drawal of representative samples in respect of DPD FCL containers from Terminals involving sampling by Customs or PGAs / Operationalising “on-wheel sampling area for DPD FCL containers

EPC/LIC/JNCH 20/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - Mechanism for drawal of representative samples in respect of DPD FCL containers from Terminals involving sampling by Customs or PGAs / Operationalising “on-wheel sampling area for DPD FCL containers

Dear Members,

The  O/o Commissioner Of Customs, NS-III Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House   have issued  Public Notice No.  63/2018 dated 18/04/2018  regarding  Mechanism for drawal of representative samples in respect of DPD FCL  containers from Terminals involving sampling by Customs or Participating Government Agencies (PGAs), operationalising “on-wheel sampling area for DPD FCL containers.

As you are aware, currently clearance of many consignments is subjected to requirement of NOC from different participating government agencies like FSSAI, Animal Quarantine, Plant Quarantine, Regional Fertiliser Control Laboratory (RFCL) etc.  For the purpose of NOC, samples are required to be drawn.

Industry  has been representing  to Customs for devising some mechanism for DPD clients so that samples can be drawn from DPD FCL from Terminals only, so that time and cost involved in moving the containers from Terminal to CFS/warehouse only for the purpose of drawal of samples can be saved.

This matter has been taken up by  Customs Authorities with all the Terminal Operators and they were requested to notify separate area within Terminals, wherein sampling can be done by the Customs/PGAs, as the case may be, in respect of DPD FCL consignments.

For the convenience of the concerned members,  the  important points of the above PN are reproduced/ highlighted as follows:

One of the Terminal operators, NSICT (M/s DP World) has demarcated “on-wheel sampling area for DPD FCL containers”, wherein samples can be drawn by the Customs / PGAs and subsequently the containers can be allowed to move from Port to desired destination as per convenience of the Importer.  In due course, GTI, JNPT and BMCT are expected to create similar facilities in their respective Terminals.

Till then, NSICT Terminal (M/s DP World) have expressed their willingness to allow use of this facility created by them in NSICT Terminal for use by DPD FCL containers (requiring sampling) imported and cleared from GTI & JNPCT.

This facility will be available during normal working hours on all working days. However, the same is likely to be extended on 24X7 basis depending upon the response of the trade.

Test bond” can be furnished either as continuity bond or separate bond for each consignment. In both situations bond would be furnished to Out of Charge officer for acceptance.

For further procedure/ details  members may refer  Public Notice No.  63/2018 dated 18/04/2018  which is self-explanatory.

(http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_063.pdf)

Presently, this facility of “on wheel sampling” is being made available to (i) Representative sealed samples required to be sent to Textile Committee and (ii) Representative sealed samples required to be tested by DYCC during working hours only. Also containers containing commodity of heterogeneous nature are not covered under this facility.

Concerned members are requested to take note of this Public Notice and  do the needful accordingly.   Public Notice No. 63/2018 dated 18/04/2018  is available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_063.pdf

In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may first be brought to the notice of Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of DPD Cell, NS-III (email address: dpd.amijnch@gmail.com) or NSICT Personal at 9819964632, email id – cs@dpworld.com, crm.nsict@dpworld.com (issues relating to Terminal ) or Boarding Officer 022- 27241270, email address - boardingofficejnch@gmail.com(issues relating sampling).

Persistent difficulties, if any, can also be highlighted to us on e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. BHARADI)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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JNCH - Duty payment through various duty credit scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP

EPC/LIC/JNCH/DCS 20/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - Duty payment through various duty credit scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP

Dear Members,

The  O/o Commissioner Of Customs, NS-III Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House   have issued  Public Notice No.  60/2018 dated 17/04/2018  regarding  Duty payment through various duty credit scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP.

For the convenience of the concerned members,  the  important points of the above PN are reproduced/ highlighted as follows:

The Appraising Group 7H deals with such bills of entry, wherein the duty is proposed to be paid through "duty credit scrips issued under Chapter 3 of Foreign Trade Policy.

It has been noticed that such duty credit scrips are being used in piece meal mannerdespite the higher duty liability in the Bill of Entry and duty credit available in the said scrips.

Moreover, it has also been noticed that some importers declare their intention to use such scrips while filing bill of entry but subsequently, they insist for removal/ partial removal of the said scrips at  Assessment stage.

In this regard, in order to reduce such aberrations / manipulations, which affects the normal working and delays the verification of assessment, it has been decided by the Competent Authority that:

Once importer declares the intention to use Duty Credit Scrip, during filing of  Bill of Entry, he will not be allowed to change that option at assessment stage.

If the duty payable as per the Bills of Entry is more than whole amount available  in the scrip/s, then whole amount available in the scrip/s needs to be used for payment of duty.

If the duty payable as per Bill of Entry is less than the credit amount available in scrip/s, then total duty amount needs to be paid by using scrip/s.

The aforesaid provisions are subject to policy conditions regarding importability provisions under the duty credit scrips.

Concerned members are requested to take note of this Public Notice and use Duty credit scrips accordingly.  Public Notice No. 60/2018 dated 17/04/2018  is available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_060.pdf

In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may first be brought to the notice of Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of Appraising Main (Import), NS-III (email address: appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in ).

Persistent difficulties, if any, can also be highlighted to us on e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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FSSAI / JNCH - Selection of a food-items for FSSAI NOC, efforts to reduce unintended selection and also to reduce time taken to obtain NOC / Test Reports

EPC/LIC/JNCH/FSSAI 20/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

FSSAI / JNCH - Selection of a food-items for FSSAI NOC, efforts to reduce unintended selection and also to reduce time taken to obtain NOC / Test Reports

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our recent circulars regarding  issues being faced by members during import of chemicals   on account of  FSSAI  Mapping and also HS code classification.  The council has already  taken up this   issue with CBEC HQ/ JNCH/  FSSAI etc.

Considering the large number and percentage of Bills of Entry pertaining to food items which  are being selected by system for NOC from FSSAI,   Customs  authorities have been  requested to take up the issue with the Single Window Authority.

Taking cognizance of the issues faced, the  O/o Commissioner Of Customs, NS-III Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House   have issued  Public Notice No.  61/2018 dated 17/04/2018  regarding  Selection of a food-items for FSSAI NOC, efforts to reduce unintended selection and also to reduce time taken to obtain NOC / Test Reports.

For the convenience of the concerned members,  the  important points of the above PN are reproduced/ highlighted as follows:

The Single Window Authority have been consulted in this regard and it has been  informed by them that the facility for availing PGA exception is presently not available for FSSAI as "no PEC has been created by FSSAI".

However, there are other options available to reduce the unintended routing of Bills of Entry to FSSAI in case of import of non-food items. In this regard, the stakeholders are requested to refer to the SWIFT Reference (available at https://www.icegate.gov.in/Download/SWIFT Quick Referencer V1.5.pdf)  before filing PGA documents and fill the appropriate Grade (PHG, NPH or NFG) as  applicable and FS related end uses viz. FSH100, FSH200, FSH700, FSH710, FSH750,  FSH800, FSH900, FSH910, FSH920, FSH930 as applicable. The code descriptions are  provided below for ready reference.

Code

Code description

PHG

Item is pharma grade and or contains Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

NPH

-Item is not Pharma grade and does not contain Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ( Non APIs )

NFG

Item not meant for human or animal consumption

FSH100

Food - For Consumer use under commercial distribution (Trading)- Retail or wholesale

FSH200

Food - For manufacture/ commercial Processing (Manufacture/Actual Use)

FSH700

Food -For Internal use in Hotels-Restaurant

FSH710

Food -For Public Display or Exhibition

FSH750

Food -For use in International Sports Events

FSH800

Food -For Research Use

FSH900

Food - For personal consumption

FSH910

Food - For distribution in a natural disaster (if received gratis)

FSH920

Food -For Charitable Use

FSH930

Food -For use in a Diplomatic Establishment

The trade is, however, cautioned against improper and incorrect use of the above codes to evade mandatory FSSAI NOC for food items, as it would render the such goods prohibited and liable for confiscation under section 111 (d) of the Customs Act, 1962 being non-compliant to the FSSAI Act. Therefore, the trade should use the above codes correctly with utmost care.

Concerned members are requested to take note of this Public Notice and  avail the above mentioned facility at the time of filing Bills of Entry to avoid unintended routing of document to FSSAI for NOC.  Public Notice No. 61/2018 dated 17/04/2018  is available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_061.pdf

In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may first be brought to the notice of Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of Appraising Main (Import), NS-III (email address: appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in ).

Persistent difficulties, if any, can also be highlighted to us on e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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e- Seals - Updated list of CBIC approved e-seal vendors w.e.f 04/04/2018 (A per as per Circular 36/2017-Customs & 37/2017-Customs)

EPC/LIC/e-SEALS_Updates 19/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

e- Seals - Updated list of CBIC approved e-seal vendors w.e.f 04/04/2018 (A per as per Circular 36/2017-Customs & 37/2017-Customs)

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our earlier  mailers  updating  you about the  details  of e-seal vendors approved by CBIC.

Kindly note that as per e-seal vendor details updated on CBIC portal, there aretotal 13 suppliers w.e.f.   04/04/2018.

A new Vendor  M/s. Eseal Store, Chennai  has been added.

M/s. Thar Shipping Lines LLP, Bangalore has been suspended for a period of six months from selling e-seals as an approved vendor.

The List of Vendors who have submitted complete set of documents to the CBIC and their documents having been found complete as per requirements of the above mentioned Circulars are as   follows:

Sr. No

Name of the Vendor

Contact Details

1

M/s Perfect RFID Technologies Ltd, New Delhi

Ms. Ritika Mina,
Head-Business development,
512, Fifth Floor, Ansal Chamber-II, Bikaji Cama Place, New Delhi, 011-41024861,62
ritika.mina@perfectrfid.com

2

M/s ibTrack Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Shri Sudhendra Dankanikote
Director and Chief Operating Officer, 1109, GF, 13th Cross, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
080-25266786, 25278786
sudhendra@ibtrack.net

3

M/s Optiemus Telematics Pvt Ltd, Noida

Shri Apurba Chakraborty
Sr Vice President, Plot No. 2A, wing A, 1st Floor, Sector 126, Noida
011-49202020, 49202011
helpdesk@lynkseals.com

4

M/s Infotek Software & systems (P) Ltd., Pune

Shri . Santosh Patil
Business Analyst, P-14, Phase 1, I2IT campus, Rajeev Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune – 411057
Tel: 020-64730029 / 30 Mobile: +91-8411057733
email: santosh.patil @infoteksoftware.com

5

M/s Sepio Products Private Limited, Vasai (E), Palghar-401210 (Maharashtra)

Shri Darshan Gandhi
Director, M/s Sepio Products Private Limited, 037, Akshay Ind. Premises Co-op. Society Ltd. Navghar, Vasai (E), Palghar-401210 (Maharashtra), Phone No. 98218 88361, Landline No. 022-28474000, 022-28473000
Email : darshan @sepioproducts.com

6

M/s Pack Seals Industries, Mumbai

Shri Piyusha Phadke
Proprietor, M/s. Pack Seals Industries, 102/ 1st Floor, Utkarsh Co.op Hsg.Soc. Ltd. Anandroa Pawar High School, Ram Mandir Road, Vajira naka, Borivali(W), Mumbai-400103. Phone No.022-28183138, 28147669
Email : info@ packsealsind.com

7

M/s. Great Eastern IDTech Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon (Haryana).

Shri Pradeep Kumar
General Manager, M/s.Great Eastern IDTech Pvt. Ltd., 285, Udyog Vihar, Phase-II, Gurgaon-122016,
Mobile 9818222201, Land Line-0124-2347431/32
Email Id : sales@geipl.com

8

M/s. Enopeck Seals Industries, Mumbai

Shri B.M. Patil
M/s. Enopeck Seals Industries
301/A, 3rd Floor, Ramkrishna CHSL, Babhai Naka, Borivali (West), Mumbai – 400 092,
Mobile :9833889128, Land Line-022-28981267, 28991659
Email Id : info@enopeck.com

9.

M/s. IDTech Solutions, Gurgaon (Haryana).

Shri Samarath Vig
M/s. IDTech Solutions, Plot No.610, Udyog Vihar Phase-V, Gurgaon,
Mobile 9968048691, Land Line-0124-4255530
Email Id : samrath@idsolutionsindia.com

10

M/s Warner Industries, Mumbai

Shri Rajesh Kohli
M/s Warner Industries, Kohli House, 6-D, Nesbit Road, Mazagaon, Mumbai 40001
Mobile +919820026864; Land line – 022-23732886
Email ID : rk@warnerseals.com

11

M/s Jainam Multi-product (India) Pvt. Ltd, Vapi (Gujarat)

Shri Naresh Sharma
M/s Jainam Multi-product (India) Pvt. Ltd., 509, 5th Floor, Fortune Square-II, Daman Road, Landmark TBZ Jewellers, Chala, Vapi 396191;
Land Line : 0260- 2970405; Mobile No : 09825249766; Email ID : sharma@klikseal.in

12

M/S AAA Products Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram (Haryana)

Shri Gopal Shakti
Business Development Head, M/S AAA Products Pvt. Ltd., K, No. 12/3/1 & 4/1/1, V.P.O. Begampur Khatola, Behrampur Road, Gurgaon (Haryana) - 122001; Land Line : 011-41006204/49480000; Mobile : 9971304631; Email ID : sales@boltseal.com

13

M/s. Eseal Store, Chennai

Shri C. Chandrasekhar
Room No.1, II-Floor, No.-182/87, Coral Merchant Street, Parrys, Chennai-600001, Land Line : 044-25267767, Mobile No.9710935412, 9840979531.
Email ID: chandra@esealstore.com  & selva@esealstore.com

The   above details  are shared only for information/ guidance  purpose.  As exporters have to purchase e-seals directly from the vendors, they are advised to take appropriate precautions with regards to the financial transactions or any other dealings with the Vendor.

We also understand from CBIC updates, that the process of verifying the documents of the Vendors is an ongoing process. As and when aspiring vendors complete the requireddocumentation their names will be put up on CBIC website.   We shall update you in due course.

Members are requested to take note of  this update.   For further details, please use below link to download the update from CBIC portal:

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-circulars/cs-circulars-2018/web_upload_4th_April.pdf

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. BHARADI)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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e- Seals - Updated list of CBIC approved e-seal vendors w.e.f 04/04/2018 (A per as per Circular 36/2017-Customs & 37/2017-Customs)

EPC/LIC/e-SEALS_Updates 19/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

e- Seals - Updated list of CBIC approved e-seal vendors w.e.f 04/04/2018 (A per as per Circular 36/2017-Customs & 37/2017-Customs)

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our earlier  mailers  updating  you about the  details  of e-seal vendors approved by CBIC.

Kindly note that as per e-seal vendor details updated on CBIC portal, there are total 13 suppliers w.e.f.   04/04/2018.

A new Vendor  M/s. Eseal Store, Chennai  has been added.      

M/s. Thar Shipping Lines LLP, Bangalore has been suspended for a period of six months from selling e-seals as an approved vendor.

The List of Vendors who have submitted complete set of documents to the CBIC and their documents having been found complete as per requirements of the above mentioned Circulars are as   follows:

Sr. No

Name of the Vendor

Contact Details

1

M/s Perfect RFID Technologies Ltd, New Delhi

Ms. Ritika Mina,
Head-Business development,
512, Fifth Floor, Ansal Chamber-II, Bikaji Cama Place, New Delhi, 011-41024861,62
ritika.mina@perfectrfid.com

2

M/s ibTrack Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Shri Sudhendra Dankanikote
Director and Chief Operating Officer, 1109, GF, 13th Cross, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
080-25266786, 25278786
sudhendra@ibtrack.net

3

M/s Optiemus Telematics Pvt Ltd, Noida

Shri Apurba Chakraborty
Sr Vice President, Plot No. 2A, wing A, 1st Floor, Sector 126, Noida
011-49202020, 49202011
helpdesk@lynkseals.com

4

M/s Infotek Software & systems (P) Ltd., Pune

Shri . Santosh Patil
Business Analyst, P-14, Phase 1, I2IT campus, Rajeev Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune – 411057
Tel: 020-64730029 / 30 Mobile: +91-8411057733
email: santosh.patil @infoteksoftware.com

5

M/s Sepio Products Private Limited, Vasai (E), Palghar-401210 (Maharashtra)

Shri Darshan Gandhi
Director, M/s Sepio Products Private Limited, 037, Akshay Ind. Premises Co-op. Society Ltd. Navghar, Vasai (E), Palghar-401210 (Maharashtra), Phone No. 98218 88361, Landline No. 022-28474000, 022-28473000
Email : darshan @sepioproducts.com

6

M/s Pack Seals Industries, Mumbai

Shri Piyusha Phadke
Proprietor, M/s. Pack Seals Industries, 102/ 1st Floor, Utkarsh Co.op Hsg.Soc. Ltd. Anandroa Pawar High School, Ram Mandir Road, Vajira naka, Borivali(W), Mumbai-400103. Phone No.022-28183138, 28147669
Email : info@ packsealsind.com

7

M/s. Great Eastern IDTech Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon (Haryana).

Shri Pradeep Kumar
General Manager, M/s.Great Eastern IDTech Pvt. Ltd., 285, Udyog Vihar, Phase-II, Gurgaon-122016,
Mobile 9818222201, Land Line-0124-2347431/32
Email Id : sales@geipl.com

8

M/s. Enopeck Seals Industries, Mumbai

Shri B.M. Patil
M/s. Enopeck Seals Industries
301/A, 3rd Floor, Ramkrishna CHSL, Babhai Naka, Borivali (West), Mumbai – 400 092,
Mobile :9833889128, Land Line-022-28981267, 28991659
Email Id : info@enopeck.com

9.

M/s. IDTech Solutions, Gurgaon (Haryana).

Shri Samarath Vig
M/s. IDTech Solutions, Plot No.610, Udyog Vihar Phase-V, Gurgaon,
Mobile 9968048691, Land Line-0124-4255530
Email Id : samrath@idsolutionsindia.com

10

M/s Warner Industries, Mumbai

Shri Rajesh Kohli
M/s Warner Industries, Kohli House, 6-D, Nesbit Road, Mazagaon, Mumbai 40001
Mobile +919820026864; Land line – 022-23732886
Email ID : rk@warnerseals.com

11

M/s Jainam Multi-product (India) Pvt. Ltd, Vapi (Gujarat)

Shri Naresh Sharma
M/s Jainam Multi-product (India) Pvt. Ltd., 509, 5th Floor, Fortune Square-II, Daman Road, Landmark TBZ Jewellers, Chala, Vapi 396191;
Land Line : 0260- 2970405; Mobile No : 09825249766; Email ID : sharma@klikseal.in

12

M/S AAA Products Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram (Haryana)

Shri Gopal Shakti
Business Development Head, M/S AAA Products Pvt. Ltd., K, No. 12/3/1 & 4/1/1, V.P.O. Begampur Khatola, Behrampur Road, Gurgaon (Haryana) - 122001; Land Line : 011-41006204/49480000; Mobile : 9971304631; Email ID : sales@boltseal.com

13

M/s. Eseal Store, Chennai

Shri C. Chandrasekhar
Room No.1, II-Floor, No.-182/87, Coral Merchant Street, Parrys, Chennai-600001, Land Line : 044-25267767, Mobile No.9710935412, 9840979531.
Email ID: chandra@esealstore.com  & selva@esealstore.com

The   above details  are shared only for information/ guidance  purpose.  As exporters have to purchase e-seals directly from the vendors, they are advised to take appropriate precautions with regards to the financial transactions or any other dealings with the Vendor.

We also understand from CBIC updates, that the process of verifying the documents of the Vendors is an ongoing process. As and when aspiring vendors complete the requireddocumentation their names will be put up on CBIC website.   We shall update you in due course.

Members are requested to take note of  this update.   For further details, please use below link to download the update from CBIC portal:

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-circulars/cs-circulars-2018/web_upload_4th_April.pdf

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. BHARADI)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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GST - Clarification regarding procedure for recovery of arrears under the existing law and reversal of inadmissible input tax credit

EPC/LIC/CBIC/GST 19/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

GST - Clarification regarding procedure for recovery of arrears under the existing law and reversal of inadmissible input tax credit

Dear Members,

We would like to inform you that GST Policy Wing,  CBIC has issued  Circular No. 42/16/2018-GST dated 13/04/2018 providing  Clarifications regarding procedure for recovery of arrears under the existing law and reversal of inadmissible input tax credit.

We understand that   representations had  been received  by CBIC seeking clarification on the procedure relating to the recovery of arrears of central excise duty /service tax and CENVAT credit thereof, CENVAT credit carried forward erroneously and related interest, penalty or late fee payable arising as a result of the proceedings of assessment, adjudication, appeal etc. initiated before, on or after the appointed date under the provisions of the existing law (GST regime).

In this regard, the said circular hereby specifies the procedure to be followed for recovery of arrears arising out of proceedings under the existing law.

Relevant  members are requested to take note the of this circular and go through the provisions which are self-explanatory.

The  Circular No. 42/16/2018-GST dated 13/04/2018 is available for download/ reference using below link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/Circular_No.42.pdf

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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Imp.- Contact details of EGM Co-ordination Cell, JNCH for enquiries in respect of EGM errors (SB006)

EPC/LIC/IGST_REFUND/EGM­_ERRORS 18/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Imp.- Contact details of EGM Co-ordination Cell, JNCH for enquiries in respect of EGM errors (SB006)

Dear Members,

IGST refunds  on exports from   ICD’s  are getting delayed due to  non-filing of EGM at the gateway port or information mismatch between local and gateway  EGM’s  which is classified as SB006 error.

In this regard, CBEC had issued circular  no 06/2018 dated 16/03/2018 regarding  Refund of IGST on Export-EGM Error related cases.     In that circular, CBEC had explained the steps being taken for error free filing and integration of EGM’s.  This circular was also mass mailed by us 20/03/2018.

EGM Co-ordination Cell, JNCH

Since JNCH is a major gateway port  of shipment,  to facilitate the exporters for enquiries in respect of EGM errors(SB006) for the shipments made from JNPT,  Contact Details of Officers posted in EGM Co-ordination cell, JNCH  are made available on JNCH website.    The same is available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/EGM_Co-ordination_CELL.pdf

Members who have exported through JNPT and  IGST refunds are stuck due to EGM related issues are requested to take note of the  above contact details and may inquire with the concerned officer.   Persistent issues, if any,  may be highlighted to the council on  e-mail ids:   deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in  & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. BHARADI)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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India-Peru Trade Agreement:- Peruvian Wish Lists for comments/ views

EPC/LIC/INDIA-PERU 18/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

India-Peru Trade Agreement:- Peruvian Wish Lists for comments/ views

Dear Members,

As you are aware,  India is negotiating a Trade Agreement with Peru covering goods, services and investment.  Recently,  council  has also sought inputs on the tariff lines and submitted to the FT-LAC Section, Department of Commerce.

We have  received communication from the Under Secretary, FT-LAC, Department of Commerce updating us about the status of the negotiations.   The second round of negotiations has been held in Lima, Peru during 9-12th  April, 2018 and both sides exchanged their general views on the respective Wish Lists exchanged on 28.3.2018.

Peru has provided its Wish List containing 5000 TLs at 8-digit HS Code. A copy of their Wish List is attached. In their Wish List, Peru has sought full tariff elimination at the entry into force of the Agreement for all these tariff lines.   Also attached is an excel sheet containing data on India’s imports from Peru, India’s Imports from LAC, India’s imports from World, India’s Exports to World, India’s Exports to Peru and Peru’s Exports to World, on these tariff lines for the last 4 years, which may be helpful in framing your inputs.

Further, a separate pro-forma is also attached  for providing the information as Annexure – I, Annexure- II and Annexure – III.   

We are now required to compile the following lists based on your views/ comments:-

List of tariff lines that may be offered to Peru along-with indication of concessions (margin of preference) to be offered to Peru (Annexure 1)

List of tariff to be kept under sensitive category (Annexure II)

c)    List of tariff lines to be kept under negative category (Annexure III)

To frame their response, the Department  of Comments has sought comments/ views from EPC’s.

Members are therefore requested to send their comments/ views on Peruvian Wish list, in the attached formats, latest by 26/04/2018   on  our email ids- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in and balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Your timely replies with relevant information  will be highly appreciated and will enable us submit the industry views to DoC within the deadline of 01/05/2018.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

ANNEXURE I, II & III
PERU WISHLIST FOR DO

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IGST Refunds - Letter from Jt. Secretary (Customs) regarding Problems faced in IGST due to Non-Transmission of data from GSTN to Customs

EPC/LIC/CBIC 17/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

IGST Refunds - Letter from Jt. Secretary (Customs) regarding Problems faced in IGST due to Non-Transmission of data from GSTN to Customs

Dear Members,

As you are aware, there  has been delay in processing/ credit of  IGST refund  on account of   non-transmission of data from GSTN to customs.

One of the most common errors have  been  that total IGST  payable is not specified correctly under Table 3.1(b) of GSTR 3B.  It is either incorrectly mentioned under Table 3.1(a) or Table 3.1(c) of GSTR 3 B. Table 3,1(a) pertains to domestic supplies and Table 3.1(b) pertains to exports.

Similarly, IGST submitted under Table 3.1(b) of GSTR 3 B is less than total IGST, payable through export invoices specified under Table 6A of GSTR 1 of that tax period.   These errors  have led to IGST validation failure on ICEGATE as data has not been transmitted from GSTN to  ICEGATE.

As per updates on Ahmedabad Customs House Portal,    the  Joint Secretary (Customs), CBEC has issued letter dated 28/03/2018 to the  field formations  giving clarifications  in this matter and possible resolutions.     The mechanism for resolution of this  problem will involve deputation of GST Field formations at customs houses for verification and scrutiny.

Members are requested to take  note/ go through  the letter and approach their  respective customs location for resolution, accordingly.

For further details, this letter is available for download using below link on Ahmedabad Customs House-

http://ahmedabadcustoms.gov.in/Documents/pdf-document/Public%20Notice%202017/letter%20of%20JS%20customs.pdf

Persistent issues, if any, may also be highlighted to the council on   deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in  & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for CIS Trade/ Stakeholders meeting on 26/04/2018 (11.00 AM) at ICD Nagpur

EPC/LIC/INSTC 17/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for CIS Trade/ Stakeholders meeting on 26/04/2018 (11.00 AM) at ICD Nagpur

Dear Members,

International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a multi-modal transport network that includes rail, road, and water transport from Mumbai in India via Bandar Abbas in Iran to Moscow in Russia.   Last year, council had also sent mailers providing information on the INSTC corridor.

To take stock of the actual cargo movement on INSTC route and to have wider and comprehensive discussion in the matter,  on 01/03/2018, Ms. Anita Praveen, IAS, Joint Secretary, FT (CIS), Department of Commerce  had chaired a meeting  organised by  Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Mumbai.

This meeting was also attended by  Mr. Shankar Shinde, Vice Chairman, Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations of India (FFFAI) who made a presentation covering  various aspects of  the INSTC corridor.   FFFAI  is a private logistics body which is co-ordinating with various stakeholders for   facilitating the   promotion of INSTC corridor.

During the meeting,  the  Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations of India (FFFAI) informed the participants that the traditional route takes about 40-60 days time to transport cargo to St. Petersburg whereas the INSTC route would reduce the time taken to 25-30 days and also it would be 30% cheaper.

For further information on  International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC),  a brief  presentation by “Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Association in India”  is attached herewith for  reference.

Member-Exporters who are exporting to Russia/ CIS  are requested to take note of  the same.   In case of any query on the INSTC corridor,   members may write to the council on e-mail id’s:   deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .   We shall accordingly, take up with the stakeholders group and revert to  you.     Alternatively, for freight/ transit time etc  related inquiries, you  can directly contact   Mr. Shankar Shinde,  Vice Chairman-FFFAI, e-mail: shankar.shinde@globalbm.com   under copy to us for information.

Finally, an interactive meeting on INSTC route with stakeholders is Scheduled on 26.04.2018 at 11:00 am  at Inland Container Depot, CONCOR, Nagpur. In the meeting CONCOR will invite Exporters, Importers, CHA , Shipping Lines, Freight Forwarders etc. From Department of Commerce & Industries, Govt. Of India Shri Vijay Shanker Pandey, Under Secretary, FT-CIS Division will attend the meeting.   Mr. Shankar Shinde (FFFAI) will make detailed presentation on INSTC route followed by discussion. The  address details are as follows:

Container Corporation of India Ltd
Inland Container Depot
Narendra Nagar
Nagpur-440027
Phone 0712-2783301/02/03

Relevant/local members may attend the same and make themselves aware of the INSTC corridor.  A line of confirmation  will be appreciated.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. BHARADI)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

ENCL :  INSTC

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Oxalic Acid ADD in EU - General Disclosure Document from European Commission regarding Expiry Review of the Anti-Dumping measures applicable to imports of Oxalic Acid originating in India

EPC/LIC/DGAD/OXALIC 16/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Oxalic Acid ADD in EU - General Disclosure Document from European Commission regarding Expiry Review of the Anti-Dumping measures applicable to imports of Oxalic Acid originating in India

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our past circular informing you that the  Directorate-General for Trade of the European Commission  has issued exporters' questionnaire for Anti-Dumping (Review) on "Oxalic Acid” falling under HS Code 29171100 (TARIC code 2917110091) which is originating in India and PRC.

We have now received intimation from the   Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD)   regarding  General Disclosure Document received from the Directorate-General for Trade of the European Commission  concerning expiry review of  the anti-dumping investigation of oxalic acid originating, inter alia, in India.

As per the  General Disclosure Document, the  ADD measures should be maintained.  The relevant text is reproduced for your information.

7. ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES

(149) In view of the conclusions reached with regard to continuation/recurrence of dumping and continuation/recurrence of injury as described above it is proposed that, as provided for by Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of oxalic acid originating in India and the PRC, imposed by Regulation (EC) No 325/2012 should be maintained.

For further details, members are requested to refer to the General Disclosure Document attached for reference.  The findings were also provided by the EU to the interested parties.

The deadline for comments is Monday 14 May, 2018.

Relevant members are requested to do the needful within the  deadline and also   keep the council informed (e-mail id’s- Deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in  & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in ) for records.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
S.G. BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

http://chemexcil.in/uploads/files/R672_-_General_Disclosure_Document.pdf

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e-Way Bill - Procedure for interception of conveyances for inspection of goods in movement, and detention, release and confiscation of such goods and conveyances

EPC/LIC/GST/E_WAY_BILL 16/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

e-Way Bill - Procedure for interception of conveyances for inspection of goods in movement, and detention, release and confiscation of such goods and conveyances

Dear Members,

With roll out of  e-way bill system for inter-state movement  since 01/04/2018  and partial roll-out of   e-way bill system for intra-state movement  in 5 states  since 15/04/2018,  CBIC has issued Circular no.  41/2018 dated 13/04/2018  clarifying  the procedure for interception of conveyances for inspection of goods in movement, and detention, release and confiscation of such goods and conveyances.

The instructions issued as per above-said circular to ensure uniformity are re-produced as follows for your convenience:

The jurisdictional Commissioner or an officer authorised by him for this purpose shall, by an order, designate an officer/officers as the proper officer/officers to conduct interception and inspection of conveyances and goods in the jurisdictional area specified in such order.

The proper officer, empowered to intercept and inspect a conveyance, may intercept any conveyance for verification of documents and/or inspection of goods. On being intercepted, the person in charge of the conveyance shall produce the documents related to the goods and the conveyance. The proper officer shall verify such documents and where, prima facie, no discrepancies are found, the conveyance shall be allowed to move further. An e-way bill number may be available with the person in charge of the conveyance or in the form of a printout, sms or it may be written on an invoice. All these forms of having an e-way bill are valid. Wherever a facility exists to verify the e-way bill electronically, the same shall be so verified, either by logging on to http://mis.ewaybillgst.gov.in or the Mobile App or through SMS by sending EWBVER to the mobile number 77382 99899 (For e.g. EWBVER 120100231897).

For the purposes of verification of the e-way bill, interception and inspection of the conveyance and/or goods, the proper officer under rule 138B of the CGST Rules shall be the officer who has been assigned the functions under sub-section (3) of section 68 of the CGST Act vide Circular No. 3/3/2017 – GST, dated 05.07.2017.

Where the person in charge of the conveyance fails to produce any prescribed document or where the proper officer intends to undertake an inspection, he shall record a statement of the person in charge of the conveyance in FORM GST MOV01. In addition, the proper officer shall issue an order for physical verification/inspection of the conveyance, goods and documents in FORM GST MOV-02, requiring the person in charge of the conveyance to station the conveyance at the place mentioned in such order and allow the inspection of the goods. The proper officer shall, within twenty four hours of the aforementioned issuance of FORM GST MOV-02, prepare a report in Part A of FORM GST EWB-03 and upload the same on the common portal.

Within a period of three working days from the date of issue of the order in FORM GST MOV-02, the proper officer shall conclude the inspection proceedings, either by himself or through any other proper officer authorised in this behalf. Where circumstances warrant such time to be extended, he shall obtain a written permission in FORM GST MOV-03 from the Commissioner or an officer authorized by him, for extension of time beyond three working days and a copy of the order of extension shall be served on the person in charge of the conveyance.

On completion of the physical verification/inspection of the conveyance and the goods in movement, the proper officer shall prepare a report of such physical verification in FORM GST MOV-04 and serve a copy of the said report to the person in charge of the goods and conveyance. The proper officer shall also record, on the common portal, the final report of the inspection in Part B of FORM GST EWB-03 within three days of such physical verification/inspection.

Where no discrepancies are found after the inspection of the goods and conveyance, the proper officer shall issue forthwith a release order in FORM GST MOV-05 and allow the conveyance to move further. Where the proper officer is of the opinion that the goods and conveyance need to be detained under section 129 of the CGST Act, he shall issue an order of detention in FORM GST MOV-06 and a notice in FORM GST MOV-07 in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 129 of the CGST Act, specifying the tax and penalty payable. The said notice shall be served on the person in charge of the conveyance.

Where the owner of the goods or any person authorized by him comes forward to make the payment of tax and penalty as applicable under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 129 of the CGST Act, or where the owner of the goods does not come forward to make the payment of tax and penalty as applicable under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of the said section, the proper officer shall, after the amount of tax and penalty has been paid in accordance with the provisions of the CGST Act and the CGST Rules, release the goods and conveyance by an order in FORM GST MOV-05. Further, the order in FORM GST MOV-09 shall be uploaded on the common portal and the demand accruing from the proceedings shall be added in the electronic liability register and the payment made shall be credited to such electronic liability register by debiting the electronic cash ledger or the electronic credit ledger of the concerned person in accordance with the provisions of section 49 of the CGST Act.

Where the owner of the goods, or the person authorized by him, or any person other than the owner of the goods comes forward to get the goods and the conveyance released by furnishing a security under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 129 of the CGST Act, the goods and the conveyance shall be released, by an order in FORM GST MOV-05, after obtaining a bond in FORM GST MOV-08 along with a security in the form of bank guarantee equal to the amount payable under clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 129 of the CGST Act. The finalisation of the proceedings under section 129 of the CGST Act shall be taken up on priority by the officer concerned and the security provided may be adjusted against the demand arising from such proceedings.

Where any objections are filed against the proposed amount of tax and penalty payable, the proper officer shall consider such objections and thereafter, pass a speaking order in FORM GST MOV-09, quantifying the tax and penalty payable. On payment of such tax and penalty, the goods and conveyance shall be released forthwith by an order in FORM GST MOV-05. The order in FORM GST MOV09 shall be uploaded on the common portal and the demand accruing from the order shall be added in the electronic liability register and, upon payment of the demand, such register shall be credited by either debiting the electronic cash ledger or the  electronic credit ledger of the concerned person in accordance with the provisions of section 49 of the CGST Act.

In case the proposed tax and penalty are not paid within seven days from the date of the issue of the order of detention in FORM GST MOV-06, action under section 130 of the CGST Act shall be initiated by serving a notice in FORM GST MOV10, proposing confiscation of the goods and conveyance and imposition of penalty.

Where the proper officer is of the opinion that such movement of goods is being effected to evade payment of tax, he may directly invoke section 130 of the CGST Act by issuing a notice proposing to confiscate the goods and conveyance in FORM GST MOV-10. In the said notice, the quantum of tax and penalty leviable under section 130 of the CGST Act read with section 122 of the CGST Act, and the fine in lieu of confiscation leviable under sub-section (2) of section 130 of the CGST Act shall be specified. Where the conveyance is used for the carriage of goods or passengers for hire, the owner of the conveyance shall also be issued a notice under the third proviso to sub-section (2) of section 130 of the CGST Act, proposing to impose a fine equal to the tax payable on the goods being transported in lieu of confiscation of the conveyance.

No order for confiscation of goods or conveyance, or for imposition of penalty, shall be issued without giving the person an opportunity of being heard.

An order of confiscation of goods shall be passed in FORM GST MOV-11, after taking into consideration the objections filed by the person in charge of the goods (owner or his representative), and the same shall be served on the person concerned. Once the order of confiscation is passed, the title of such goods shall stand transferred to the Central Government. In the said order, a suitable time not exceeding three months shall be offered to make the payment of tax, penalty and fine imposed in lieu of confiscation and get the goods released. The order in FORM GST MOV-11 shall be uploaded on the common portal and the demand accruing from the order shall be added in the electronic liability register and, upon payment of the demand, such register shall be credited by either debiting the electronic cash ledger or the electronic credit ledger of the concerned person in accordance with the provisions of section 49 of the CGST Act. Once an order of confiscation of goods is passed in FORM GST MOV-11, the order in FORM GST MOV-09 passed earlier with respect to the said goods shall be withdrawn.

The order referred to in clauses above may be passed as a common order in the said FORM GST MOV-11.

In case neither the owner of the goods nor any person other than the owner of the goods comes forward to make the payment of tax, penalty and fine imposed and get the goods or conveyance released within the time specified in FORM GST MOV11, the proper officer shall auction the goods and/or conveyance by a public auction and remit the sale proceeds to the account of the Central Government.

Suitable modifications in the time allowed for the service of notice or order for auction or disposal shall be done in case of perishable and/or hazardous goods.

Whenever an order or proceedings under the CGST Act is passed by the proper officer, a corresponding order or proceedings shall be passed by him under the respective State or Union Territory GST Act and if applicable, under the Goods and Services Tax (Compensations to States) Act, 2017. Further, sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 79 of the CGST Act/respective State GST Acts may be referred to in case of recovery of arrears of central tax/State tax/Union territory tax.

The procedure narrated above shall be applicable mutatis mutandis for an order or proceeding under the IGST Act, 2017.

Demand of any tax, penalty, fine or other charges shall be added in the electronic liability ledger of the person concerned. Where no electronic liability ledger is available in case of an unregistered person, a temporary ID shall be created by the proper officer on the common portal and the liability shall be created therein. He shall also credit the payments made towards such demands of tax, penalty or fine and other charges by debiting the electronic cash ledger of the concerned person. (v) A summary of every order in FORM GST MOV-09 and FORM GST MOV-11 shall be uploaded electronically in FORM GST-DRC-07 on the common portal.

The format of FORMS GST MOV-01 to GST MOV-11 are annexed to this Circular.

Members are requested to take note of above procedure for interception, detention of goods etc.   The  said CBIC circular is available for reference/  download using below links:

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/Circular_No.41.pdf

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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Imp. - All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback Review 2018 - Data for fixation/ review

EPC/LIC/DRAWBACK-DATA2018 16/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Imp. - All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback Review 2018 - Data for fixation/ review

Dear Members,

As you are aware, Drawback Division (DOR, CBIC, MoF)  conducts an annual exercise for review of  All Industry Rates (AIR) of Duty Drawback  which are fixed for export products.

In continuation of the same, the  DBK Division has issued letter   dated 12/04/2018 vide   F.No.609/27/2018-DBK  requesting EPC’s to provide cost and consumption data for the period  October 2017 to March 2018  w.r.t. the inputs/input services which are used in the manufacture of the export products in the specified Pro-forma, in 3 parts - I(A) & (B), II & III.

The consumption of input materials and incidence of duties against export of a product is to be filled in Proforma 1.      The Proforma II  requires actual cost, including break-up, incurred on making export product. The  Proforma III requires details of captive power used in manufacturing of export product.

Exporters are therefore requested to provide the  requisite data keeping in mind following points:

Data provided is representative and complete for the period October 2017 to March 2018.  The details of  all input(s) used in the manufacture of all types/styles of that particular export item should also be indicated.

The incidence of duty should be restricted to customs duty and central excise duty on Petroleum products.  The  incidence other  taxes/ duties such as GST/ State levies should not be done.

Data submitted should pertain to at least five units for each export product. The units should be selected from amongst the small, medium as well as large manufacturer exporters.

Data should be of and should pertain to manufacturers/ manufacturer exporters, and it should be certified by the manufacturer and its Chartered Accountant.

The data is to be supported by relevant documents such as Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills,  central excise invoices etc.

The data should pertain to only those manufacturers/units  that  are ready to have their records and production processes subjected to inspection by the Customs and Central Excise Department for the purposes of verifying correctness.

In addition to above,  your views/ suggestions for rationalisation of entries in the AIR DBK schedule, may also be given.

Members are requested to take note of this communication and provide data as per above guidelines along-with supporting latest by 30th April 2018.The data and scans of documents be e-mailed on deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in and balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

The CBIC intimation with  relevant formats is available for download using below link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/provsn-data-dbk-A-2018.pdf

Your timely replies in this matter will be highly appreciated and enable us submit to DBK dept for further  examination/ review within the stipulated period of  4 weeks.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

http://chemexcil.in/uploads/files/provsn-data-dbk-A-2018.pdf

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Online facility for submission of Quarterly Export Return

EPC/STAT 13/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Online facility for submission of Quarterly Export Return

Dear Sir/Madam,

Council has introduced online facility for submission of Quarterly Export Return. Members may access the following link for the aforesaid service: http://chemexcil.co.in/member_login.php

We, therefore, appeal to you that as a member of the Council you are requested to upload export returns regularly via the above link and assure you that information provided by you would be kept secured as classified data.

Submission of export returns quarterly has been made mandatory as per Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, Handbook of Procedures (Rule 2.96 (b)). Hence, members are requested to submit the Export Return from April, 2017 onwards by online.

Also the members who have submitted the hard copy to the Council are requested to kindly upload the same on the link mentioned.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(Shalaka Wakankar)
Section Officer

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CBIC - Issuance of speaking order on Re-assessment within 15 Days / Uploading of Show Cause Notices and Adjudication Orders in DIGIT / Pre-notice consultation regulations, 2018

EPC/LIC/CBIC 13/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

CBIC - Issuance of speaking order on Re-assessment within 15 Days / Uploading of Show Cause Notices and Adjudication Orders in DIGIT / Pre-notice consultation regulations, 2018

Dear Members,

We would like to  inform you that the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued some important  Notifications/ instructions regarding  Pre-Notice consultation Regulations 2018, issuance of Speaking Orders on Re-assessment within 15 Days and   Show Cause Notices (SCNs) and Adjudication Orders in Customs must be issued through DIGIT from 1 April 2018.

For the convenience of members, the details of notifications/ instructions  are provided as follows:

Circulars/ Instructions

File.No

Date of issue

Subject

F.No. 450/24/2018-Cus.IV

05-04-2018

Need to issue speaking order-Reg.

F.No. 391/40/2017-Cus(AS)

02-04-2018

Completion of Data Entry in DIGIT: Uploading of Show Cause Notices and Adjudication Orders in DIGIT..

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-instructions/cs-instructions-2018/cs-ins-07-2018.pdf

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-instructions/cs-instructions-2018/cs-ins-06-2018.pdf

Notifications


Notification No. & Date of Issue

English

Subject

29/2018-Cus (NT) d.t 02.04.2018

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Pre-notice consultation regulations, 2018

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-act/notifications/notfns-2018/cs-nt2018/csnt29-2018.pdf

Members may kindly take note of these  important updates.  For further details, the instructions/ circulars are available for download using above  links.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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Trade related Suggestions/ Issues pertaining to Russia

EPC/LIC/RUSSIA 12/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Trade related Suggestions/ Issues pertaining to Russia

Dear Members,

The Council has received communication from  the FT-CIS Division,  Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry   that  the   23rd  Session of India-Russia Joint Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation (IR-JWGTEC) is scheduled to be held on 22nd May, 2018 in Moscow.

In this regard, EPC’s have been  requested to provide information on following:

Fact sheet about the export share of their products  in view of the  potential which exists.

 The issues which are impacting Indian exports to Russia.

Member-exporters are therefore requested to  revert with suggestions/ issues pertaining to Russia (preferably with specific details).   Your replies be sent to us latest by 15/04/2018 on e-mail id’s-  deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

Your early replies will  be appreciated and enable us put forth submission to the  ministry for deliberations.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
S.G. Bharadi
Executive Director
Chemexcil

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JNCH - Compliance of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

EPC/LIC/JNCH/HAZ 12/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - Compliance of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

Dear Sir/Madam,

The O/o Commissioner of Customs (NS-III), Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva has issued Public Notice No. 56/2018 dated 29.03.2018 regarding Compliance of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

The above-said Public Notice provides information on  important provisions of said “Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016”  related to  following areas:

Strategy for Import and export of hazardous and other wastes

Procedure for import of hazardous and other wastes

Procedure for Export of hazardous and other wastes from India

 List of authorities and corresponding duties

List of documents for verification by Customs for import of other wastes specified in Part D of Schedule III

Movement  Document in Form-6

For easy reference/ further details on above points, members may refer to the PN no. 56/2018 available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_056.pdf

Concerned members are therefore advised to take note of the above provisions of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 for compliance for smooth and expeditious clearances.  

In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may be brought to the notice of Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of Appraising Main (Import), NS-III (email address: appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in  )

Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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JNCH - Procedure in relation to delivery of DPD containers from port terminals of JNCH, Nhava Sheva to CFSs, if not cleared beyond prescribed 48 Hours period and under certain other circumstances, Designation of CFSs

EPC/LIC/JNCH/DPD 12/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - Procedure in relation to delivery of DPD containers from port terminals of JNCH, Nhava Sheva to CFSs, if not cleared beyond prescribed 48 Hours period and under certain other circumstances, Designation of CFSs

Dear Members,

We would like to inform you that the O/o Office Commissioner of Customs (NS-III), Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva has issued Public Notice No. 57/2018 dated  10/04/2018 regarding Procedure in relation to delivery of DPD containers from port terminals of JNCH, Nhava Sheva to CFSs, if not cleared beyond prescribed 48 Hours period and under certain other circumstances, Designation of CFSs.

For the sake of convenience of  members, the important points are highlighted/ reproduced as follows:

Importers availing of Direct Port Delivery (DPD) have been permitted a time limit of 48 hours (from the time of unloading) for clearing the containers from the port terminal of JNPT.

In case an importer is unable to do so within the prescribed time limit of 48 hours the procedure prescribed in PN No. 161/2016 is required to be observed and the container is shifted to the designated CFS.   The designated CFS for subsequent clearance of DPD Containers has already been notified by the Commissioner of Customs (Import) JNCH vide Public Notice No 66/2008, dated 11.09.2008 and M/s. Speedy Multimode Ltd was designated as CFS for the said purpose.

As per PN, we understand thatthere has been demand from trade & industry to review the current practice of shifting DPD containers that remain uncleared for 48 hours to a single designated CFS and to allow all CFSs to handle / DPD containers in the circumstances as mentioned in the Public Notice No. 161/2016, dated 28.11.2016.

Considering the fact that there is increased compliance and steady growth in the volume and percentage of containers being cleared under DPD, it has been decided that Port Terminals in the following situations should henceforth transfer the container to any CFS as nominated by the shipping line instead of the designated CFS:

Consignment is not cleared within 48 hours from port terminal in respect of DPD Clients (RMS Facilitated);

Damaged containers or those with tampered seals; In case of any confusion, Deputy / Assistant Commissioner in charge of DPD Cell, NSIII may be contacted for clarity.

However, in case the importer requests for change of CFS, this may be considered by Additional / Joint Commissioner in-charge of ‘RMS Facilitation Centre’ on case to case basis. In this regard request (along with reason for not clearing the goods within the prescribed 48 hours) should be sent through email and approval / rejection, as the case may be, also communicated through reply email to ensure that there is no delay [in the similar manner as prescribed vide Public Notice No 110/2017, dated 29.08.2017].

It shall be duty of shipping lines and the CFS concerned to inform the importer / Customs Broker about shifting of such DPD containers, through e-mail address (as available in the intimation submitted to shipping lines) and also through SMS (in case the importer’s mobile no. is available with them).

Additional time limit as provided vide Public Notice No. 110/2017, dated 29.08.2017 (available in certain unavoidable situations such as: system issues, IGM not finalized within normal period etc.) will continue to be available. Similarly, facility of moving containers to preferred CFS (in case of Non RMS consignment or CSD hold consignment) as provided vide Public Notice No 43/2017 dated 31.03.2017 will also continue to be available. 

The revised procedure would be applicable from 20th  April 2018.

In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may be brought to the notice of Additional Commissioner in charge of ‘DPD Cell’, NS-III (email address: dpd.amijnch@gmail.com). The council may also be informed on e-mail id:  deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

Members are requested to take note of this facility.   The above said PN is available for reference /download using below link-

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. Bharadi)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL 

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DGFT - Launch of facility to check status of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) application made to DGFT

EPC/LIC/IEC 12/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

DGFT - Launch of facility to check status of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) application made to DGFT

Dear Members,

We would like to inform you that the O/o DGFT  has issued Trade Notice No. 02/2018-19 dated  11/04/2018 regarding launch of facility to check status of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) application made to DGFT.

As you are aware,  Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is applied/ modified through online portal for IEC application.  However, it has come to notice of DGFT that in some cases even after issuance of IEC by DGFT, the IEC data though transmitted by DGFT to ICEGATE (Customs) is not accepted by ICEGATE (Customs) due to some transmission errors. As a result, the IEC holder is unable to export/import using this IEC.

Therefore, for early detection/timely resolution of such cases, a facility has been created to check the current status of IEC application and status of IEC transmission to ICEGATE. The status query is based on PAN used in IEC application made to DGFT.

The facility to check status of Import Export Code (lEC) application can be accessed from DGFT website using Online Application -> IEC -> Know your IEC Status or directly from http://164.100.128.145:8100/lecStatusReport/ link.

PAN Number and first three letters of Firm Name can be entered to check the status. Based on the status displayed, action to be taken as mentioned below :

Sr. No

Status

Action to be taken

1

Application has been received in the DGFT

Wait for 4 days for processing by RA

2

IEC application rejected

Please  re-submit the application after  complying with the deficiencies raised by the RA. There will be no need to pay the fee again.

3

IEC          transmitted        to
ICEGATE,       yet       to      be
accepted by ICEGATE

Wait    for 3     days    for IEC     to   be
successfully accepted by ICEGATE

4

IEC   successfully   registered     at
DGFT and accepted by ICEGATE

IEC ready for use

If status at Sl no 4 is not indicated, the applicant is requested to check the status of IEC at ICEGATE 3 days after the transmission to ICEGATE at the following link https://www.icegate.gov.inlEnqMod/and report the problem to contact@DGFT,  if required.

IEC holders may please note that IEC is ready for Import/ Export of goods only after IEC details get successfully registered at DGFT and accepted by ICEGATE(Customs).

Members are requested to take note of this facility.   The original Trade Notice is available for download using below link-

http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/TN/TN18/Trade%20notice%2002.pdf

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. Bharadi)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL 

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e-Way Bill -Roll out of e-way bill system for intra-State movement of goods in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Kerala & Uttar Pradesh from 15.04.2018

EPC/LIC/IEC 11/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

e-Way Bill -Roll out of e-way bill system for intra-State movement of goods in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Kerala & Uttar Pradesh from 15.04.2018

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)  has issued press release dated 10/04/2018  regarding roll out of e-Way Bill system for intra-State movement of goods in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh from 15th April, 2018.

As you are aware,  e-Way Bill system  has become mandatory from 1st April, 2018 for all inter-State movement of goods. Further, the e-Way Bill system for intra-State movement of goods in the State of Karnataka is already operational.

Now as per press release,  e-Way Bill system for intra-State movement of goods would be implemented from 15th  April, 2018 in the following States:-
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Kerala
Telangana
Uttar Pradesh

With the roll-out of e-Way Bill system in these States, it is expected that trade and industry will be further facilitated in so far as the transport of goods is concerned, thereby eventually paving the way for a nation-wide single e-Way Bill system.  Trade and industry and transporters located in these States are advised to  obtain registration/ enrolment on e-Way Bill portal namely https://www.ewaybillgst.gov.in  at the earliest.

Members are requested to take note of above.  The  CBIC press release is available for reference/  download using below links:  

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/press-release/CBEC_Press_Release_15.04.2018.pdf

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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TBT notification issued by EU on pesticide (Fenamidone)

EPC/EU/PESTICIDE 11/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

TBT notification issued by EU on pesticide (Fenamidone)

Dear Members,

We have received communication from M/s. APJ-SLG Law Offices regarding EU issues regulation on disapproval of the use of the active substance fenamidoneThis has reference to TBT notification no. G/TBT/N/EU/561 dated 20th March 2018, issued by the European Commission.

The brief of the regulation is given below:

This draft regulation provides that the approval of the active substance fenamidone is not renewed. Existing authorised plant protection products containing fenamidone will be withdrawn from the market.   In India, fenamidone is registered as pesticide.

For further details,  members may refer to attached draft notification.

Concerned members are requested to  provided feed-back on this TBT.   Your input on this issue is important for  Department of Commerce in responding to this notification.  Your inputs/ comments be kindly mailed to tbt1@slg-india.com  under cc to Deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL
http://chemexcil.in/uploads/files/(20180320)_eu561.docx
http://chemexcil.in/uploads/files/18_1506_00_e.pdf

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CBEC renamed as the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

EPC/LIC/CBEC 09/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

CBEC renamed as the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

Dear Members,

We would like to  inform you that as per updates on www.cbec.gov.in ,      the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has been renamed as the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) w.e.f 1st April 2018.

CBIC has  also updated its twitter handle, logo etc accordingly.

This change was necessitated due to roll-out of Goods and Services Tax (GST) which has consolidated multiple indirect taxes into one tax.

Members are requested to take note of this change  in name of  CBEC to CBIC.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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TRADE ISSUES RELATED TO NEPAL

EPC/LIC/NEPAL 10/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

TRADE ISSUES RELATED TO NEPAL

Dear Members,

The Council has received communication from  the Under Secretary (FTSA),  Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry   that  the forthcoming Inter Governmental Committee (IGC) meeting is scheduled to be held between India and Nepal during April, 2018.

In this regard, EPC’s have been  requested to provide trade issues, if any,  being faced by Indian exporters while doing business with Nepal.

Member-exporters are therefore requested to highlight trade issues pertaining to  Nepal (preferably with specific details) at the earliest.

Your replies be sent to us at the earliest on e-mail id’s-  deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in . Your early feed-back will  be appreciated and enable us  put forth  prevailing issues to the ministry.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
S.G. Bharadi
Executive Director
Chemexcil.

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India-Iran JWG 3rd Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) between India and Iran held on 13th-14th February, 2018 at Tehran, Iran - Follow up Action

EPC/LIC/INDIA_IRAN_JWG 09/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

India-Iran JWG 3rd Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) between India and Iran held on 13th-14th February, 2018 at Tehran, Iran - Follow up Action

Dear Members,

We have received communication from the Under Secretary (FT-SA), Department of Commerce, Government of India regarding minutes of 3rd meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) between India and Iran, held on 13th-14th February, 2018 in Tehran, Iran.     The Indian delegation was led by Shri A.V Chaturvedi, IAS, DGFT.

We understand that during the meeting both the sides agreed to encourage private sector investments in the other  country for strengthening bilateral commercial and investment ties.

The Iranian side proposed cooperation in attracting foreign investment in Chabahar Free Zone for making Chabahar as a regional transportation hub using the expertise and experience of India and capability of Indian public and private sectors in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).   

The Iranian side further suggested that since Chabahar enjoys the benefit of low electricity tariffs, invited Indian energy intensive industries including petrochemical, steel and aluminium, to invest in this free zone.

In view of the same, ministry has also  sought necessary action by the EPC’s in exploring investment opportunities in Chabahar Free Zone by their members.   The minutes of the meeting  along-with Iranian request list for  Tariff concession is  also enclosed herewith for your reference and comments.

Therefore, members are requested to revert with comments, if any, by 15/04/2018   on our e-mail id’s  e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Your early replies will be highly appreciated.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G. Bharadi
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL
Encl : Agreed Minutes 3rd JWG between India and Iran on 13-14 February 2018-min-min (compressed).pdf  (2.82 MB)

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LUT - CBEC clarification regarding renewal of online Letter of Undertaking (LUT ) for 2018-19

EPC/LIC/LUT 09/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

LUT - CBEC clarification regarding renewal of online Letter of Undertaking (LUT ) for 2018-19

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our recent circulars regarding renewal of Letter of Undertaking (LUT )  for 2018-19 and also  facility of  online furnishing of   Letter of Undertaking (LUT ) on GST Portal for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19.

To address the issues/ doubts of the exporters about online LUT,  CBEC (GST Policy Wing) has issued circular number Circular No. 40/14/2018-GST dated 06/04/2018 giving clarifications regarding online LUT and further procedure.

The  important  points are reproduced/ highlighted  below for your  reference:

Form for LUT:   

The registered person (exporters) shall fill and submit FORM GST RFD-11 on the common portal. An LUT shall be deemed to be accepted as soon as an acknowledgement for the same, bearing the Application Reference Number (ARN), is generated online.

Documents for LUT:

No document needs to be physically submitted to the jurisdictional office for acceptance of LUT.

Acceptance of LUT/bond:

An LUT shall be deemed to have been accepted as soon as an acknowledgement for the same, bearing the Application Reference Number (ARN), is generated online.

However,  If it is discovered that an exporter whose LUT has been so accepted, was ineligible to furnish an LUT in place of bond as per Notification No. 37/2017-Central Tax, then the exporter’s LUT will be liable for  rejection. In case of rejection, the LUT shall be deemed to have been rejected ab initio.”

Members are requested to take note of the same and do the needful accordingly.  The original circular is available for reference/ download using below link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/circularno-40-cgst.pdf

Persistent difficulties, if any, can also be highlighted to us on e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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DGFT - EODC Monitoring System for Advance/EPCG Authorisations

EPC/LIC/EODC 05/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

DGFT - EODC Monitoring System for Advance/EPCG Authorisations

Dear Members,

As you are aware, delays in EODC  for duty exemption schemes has been a long-standing issue amongst the exporters which  has also been conveyed to the O/o DGFT during the interactions/ by representations.

In this regard,  O/o DGFT has  issued Trade Notice No.01/2018-19 dated 04/04/2018  regarding  EODC monitoring system (web site) developed by DGFT, which can be accessed at http://eodc.online.

For the convenience of the member-exporters, the important points are highlighted/ reproduced as follows:

The EODC monitoring system is designed for monitoring the progress of EODC applications of Advance and EPCG authorisations. All RAs are expected to input data related to applications submitted by exporters for EODC and update the status when either Deficiency letter or EODC is issued. Pending cases for the purpose of this Trade Notice shall be all requests/replies which were submitted for grant of EODC and are yet be disposed off  irrespective of time limits specified in HBP for disposal of such cases, i.e. once a request/reply to D/L for EODC is submitted by the exporter, it would become pending till such time EODC is issued.

Facility has also been provided for exporters to view status of their pending EODC applications. In case, if their EODC applications are pending with RA and system is not showing it as pending, exporters can raise a query in the system and RAs would take consequential action in this matter so that such applications are entered into the system.

Once a query is raised by any exporter, RA shall verify whether any such application is submitted for EODC of AA/EPCG which is yet to be disposed off, RA can accept or reject the query. While rejecting query RA shall give reasons for rejection in the remarks column.

a) RA can reject query, when it is found that no such application has been submitted or RA has already entered the details of pending case.

b) RA should accept a query:.

If such application is already submitted by the applicant but the same is not yet entered by RA in the EODC monitoring system.

On acceptance, RA should update the status with either EODC issued/DL issued.

 If no such EODC/DL issued and case is still pending, RA can accept the query and can update status subsequently.

As this monitoring system is developed as a new standalone system, in the beginning, status related to all pending authorisations may not be visible. It is therefore requested that all exporters whose EODC cases are pending with various RAs, may feed their pending data using 'Raise Query' option. This will enable RAs to monitor and dispose their cases faster. It is advised to all authorisation holders that before raising any query, they should check the status of their applications online.

Exporters may also draw the attention of RAs in respect of their pending applications using contact@dgft service (addressed to RA concerned) through DGFT website http://dgft.gov.in.   Any queries related to the functioning  of this EODC monitoring system can be addressed by email to sbsreddy@nic.in .

Members (specially AA/ EPCG holders)  are requested to use this opportunity of  resolving the issue.   In case of issues, you may take up with O/o DGFT as per contact details provided  above.   A copy can also be marked to the council on e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in  & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in   for records/ future references.

The original Trade Notice is available for download using below link-


TRADE NOTICES NO.

DATE

SUBJECT

Trade Notice No.01/2018-19

04.04.2018

EODC Monitoring System for Advance/EPCG Authorisations.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. Bharadi)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL 

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LUT - Renewal of Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for export for FY 2018-19 / Facility of online furnishing of Letter of Undertaking on GST Portal for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19

EPC/LIC/LUT 04/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

LUT - Renewal of Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for export for FY 2018-19 / Facility of online furnishing of Letter of Undertaking on GST Portal for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19

Dear Members,

This has reference to our recent circular dated  02/04/2018  informing you that  GSTN has enabled online furnishing of   Letter of Undertaking for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19.

Subsequently, the council  has received various queries regarding validity of LUT issued in FY 2017-18 and also issues faced in online furnishing of LUT on GST Portal.

In this regard, we would like the members to take note of the following:

Validity of LUT (RFD-11)  for Export without payment of IGST

As per CBEC  Circular No. 8/8/2017-GST  dated 04/10/2017  which was also disseminated to the members, the LUT shall be valid for the whole financial year in which it is tendered.  

So, LUT’s furnished  during 2017-18, will be considered valid only till 31/03/2018.    Exporters who intend to export under LUT from 1st April 2018 onwards  will have to apply for fresh LUT for FY 2018-19.

Facility of  online furnishing of   LUT (RFD-11)  on GST Portal for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19

We understand that the GSTN has made  facility available for online submission of the RFD-11(Letter of Undertaking)  for FY 2018-19.

Online submission of LUT will  save time & transaction costs.   Members  may  apply online for LUT on the  GST Portal.

POINTS TO BE NOTED WHILE  FILING LUT ONLINE

ØThe applicant who desires to submit online LUT in FORM-GST-RFD-11, shall access the common portal i.e. www.gst.gov.in with the use of appropriate Log-in Id and password and fill the appropriate details, as detailed below:

The process flow diagram is given below:

Login Id>password>

> Services>User Services>

> Select Furnish Letter of Undertaking (LUT)>

> Select the financial year for which LUT is to be filed>

> Tick all the three checkboxes>

> Attach the PDF file of LUT that is already submitted manually to appropriate jurisdictional officer>

> Fill the requisite details of two independent witness>

Fill all the requisite information as explained above. The application may be saved at any point of time during the submission.  Once the application is saved, it is required to be submitted with DSC or EVC, as the case may be (at GSTN portal).

Form so filed cannot be edited. Hence due care may please be taken wile processing and submission of said form.

Document Upload:

*  Previous Letter of Undertaking (LUT), irrespective whether it is submitted manually to the jurisdictional officer of the State or the Centre, said LUT may also be uploaded at the GSTN portal.

* Only PDF or JPEG file formats are allowed.

*  Maximum file size for upload is 2 MB.

As explained above, save and submit the LUT in FORM GST-RFD-11. LUT once submitted shall be valid for the whole financial year.

ØClick on My Submitted LUT’s you can see ARN and to see form GST RFD-11 Click View.  Then download FORM GST RFD -11

ØAfter Submission of LUT,  ARN will be generated but not LUT number, Which is acknowledgement.

PS:    

Though as per online resources on GST portal, we understand  that no separate/ offline application is required to be made to local GST offices.   However, in absence of any specific instructions from authorities   in respect of physical submission of LUTs,   members may  check with jurisdictional office to ascertain after submission of online application.  If  required, you may also submit  online acknowledgement in hard copy to  them.

Members are requested to take note of the same and do the needful.

Persistent difficulties, if any, can also be highlighted to us on e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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GST - IT Grievance Redressal Mechanism to address the grievances of taxpayers due to technical glitches on GST Portal ( Form Tran-1/ GSTR-3B etc)

EPC/LIC/GST 04/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

GST - IT Grievance Redressal Mechanism to address the grievances of taxpayers due to technical glitches on GST Portal ( Form Tran-1/ GSTR-3B etc)

Dear Members,

Technical  glitches on GST Portal has been a major cause of concern  for the tax payers while return filing.

Taking cognizance of the same,  CBEC has issued  Circular No. 39/13/2018-GST dated  03/04/2018  regarding    Setting up of an IT Grievance Redressal Mechanism to address the grievances of taxpayers due to technical glitches on GST Portal.

The important points are  reproduced/ highlighted  below for  convenience:

GST Council has delegated powers to an IT Grievance Redressal Committee to approve and recommend to the GSTN the steps to be taken to redress the grievance and provide relief to the taxpayer. The relief could be in the nature of allowing filing of any Form or Return prescribed in law or amending any Form or Return already filed.

IT-Grievance Redressal Committee:  

Any issue which needs to be addressed through this mechanism shall be identified by GSTN and the method of resolution approved by the GST Implementation Committee (GIC) which shall act as the IT Grievance Redressal Committee. In GIC meetings convened to address IT issues or IT glitches, the CEO, GSTN and the DG (Systems), CBEC shall participate in these meetings as special invitees.

Scope:   

Problems which are proposed to be addressed through this mechanism would essentially be those which relate to Common Portal (GST Portal) and affect a large section of taxpayers. Where the problem relates to individual taxpayer, due to localised issues such as non-availability of internet connectivity or failure of power supply, this mechanism shall not be available.

Nodal Officers

GSTN, Central and State government would appoint nodal officers in requisite number to address the problem a taxpayer faces due to glitches, if any, in the Common Portal. This would be publicized adequately.

Identification of Issues:

The mechanism inter alia envisages that taxpayers shall make an application to the field officers or the nodal officers where there was a demonstrable glitch on the Common Portal in relation to an identified issue, due to which the due process as envisaged in law could not be completed on the Common Portal. The IT Grievance Redressal committee shall examine and approve the solutions as may be necessary for an identified issue.

Resolution of stuck TRAN-1 and filing of GSTR-3B:

The Circular also seeks to address the problems faced by the taxpayers who could not complete the process of filing of TRAN-1 by due date, due to IT-glitch such that the process of digitally signing/ validating TRAN-1 could not be completed.   The last date for filing of TRAN 1 is not being extended in general and only the taxpayers, who have been identified in terms of the circular issued in this regard, shall be allowed to complete the process of filing TRAN-1.

The taxpayer shall not be allowed to amend the amount of credit in TRAN-1 during this process vis-à-vis the amount of credit which was recorded by the taxpayer in the TRAN-1, which could not be filed.

If needed, GSTN may request field formations of Centre and State to collect additional document/ data etc. or verify the same to identify taxpayers who should be allowed this procedure.  GSTN shall communicate directly with the taxpayers in this regard and submit a final report to GIC about the number of TRAN-1s filed and submitted through this process.

The taxpayer would be allowed to complete the process of filing such TRAN 1, stuck due to IT glitches, by 30th April 2018 and the process of completing filing of GSTR 3B which could not be filed for such TRAN 1 shall be completed by 31st May 2018.

Members are requested to take note of this  initiative specially if you had issues with Tran-1/ GSTR-3B submission.   For further details, circular no. 39/13/2018-GST dated 03.04.2018 may be downloaded using below  link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/circularno-39-cgst.pdf

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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The Products for which standards (existing) need to be formulated / made mandatory, in respect of chemicals

EPC/LIC/ 04/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

The Products for which standards (existing) need to be formulated / made mandatory, in respect of chemicals

Dear Sir / Madam,

Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is seeking inputs to select the products for which standards need to be formulated / made mandatory, in respect of chemicals whose import value is more than Rs 100 Cr per annum in India, and the Hazardous Chemicals which affect human health & environment.

With a view to develop technical regulations by way of existing standards to be made mandatory, DCPC has initially shortlisted following chemicals for making their existing standards mandatory:

1. Soda Ash
2. Hydrogen Peroxide
3. Phenol
4. Acetone
5. Aniline 
6. Phosphoric Acid
7. Anhydrous Ammonia
8. Isocyanides

You are requested to provide inputs / suggestions with justification along with relevant data of production, installed capacity, consumption, import, export of the above products and also suggest some other products in respect of which new / mandatory standards need to be formulated. 

Inputs / suggestions as above may please be sent latest by 6th April, 2018 on email (rodelhi@chemexcil.gov.in; adreach@chemexcil.gov.in) .

With Regards,
S G Bharadi
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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JNCH - Constitution of “Environment Protection Unit” at JNCH / Compliance of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016

EPC/LIC/JNCH/EPU 03/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - Constitution of “Environment Protection Unit” at JNCH / Compliance of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016

Dear Members,

Kindly note that   JNCH, Nhava Shevahas  issued Public Notices regarding constitution of  “Environment Protection Unit”  & Compliance of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, respectively.

The gist of these  PN’s are provided as  follows for your convenience:

Constitution of “Environment Protection Unit” at JNCH

You will appreciate that worldwide Customs play a very important role in entire “compliance and enforcement chain”. Therefore, it has been decided to constitute an “Environment Protection Unit (EPU)” at JNCH to further enhance and harmonize the efforts for effective action and better results in aforesaid direction as well as to develop expertise and specialisation in this area.

Environment Protection Unit (EPU) will function in Nhava Sheva-III Commissionerate as part of SIIB-Imports and will co-ordinate with other Commissionerates of JNCH.  This   has been notified vide Public Notice No. 42/2018 dated 16.03.2018.

EPU aims to augment the efforts towards prohibiting export or import of prohibited goods and to supplement the effort of other authorities or department dealing with implementation of Environment Protection Act.

As per the PN, objective of EPU will  be to develop expertise and specialization in environmental laws and their effective enforcement in JNCH focus on “Green Customs” Charter of Functions.

The charter of function of Environment Protection Unit (EPU) will be as under:

To collate a comprehensive data base on all environmental laws to be enforced by Customs and International conventions on the subject.

To clearly identify the role of Customs officers in their implementation.

To develop expertise in enforcement through techniques ranging from riskprofiling, scanning and examination of goods to detect violations of these laws.

To engage in inter agency coordination for enhanced interdiction.

To compile a data base on the nature of offences detected and the modus operandi used.

To develop Standard Operating Procedures for dealing with violations, including the right to return the goods to the exporting country.

To compile comprehensive offence database for better risk management and enforcement and sharing the same with other related agencies.

Any relevant issues or representations or suggestions may be brought to the notice of Additional Commissioner in charge of NS-III [SIIB (Import)] or Deputy / Assistant Commissioner in charge of NS-III [SIIB (Import)] by email (email address: siibimportjnch@gmail.com ) and phone no. 022-27244986, 022-27244881.  Difficulties, if any, in functioning of EPU shall be brought to notice of Deputy / Assistant Commissioner in charge of Appraising Main (Import) through email / phones (email address: appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in, Phone No : 022-27244959, 022-27244979).

Compliance of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016

JNCH has also issued PN 41/2018 dated 15/03/2018 pertaining to  provisions of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 for compliance for smooth and expeditious clearances.

Members are requested to take note of the same.  For further details, members may refer to  the above-said Public Notices pertaining to  Constitution of “Environment Protection Unit” and Compliance of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 using below links-
http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_042.pdf
http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_041.pdf

Members feed-back/comments, if any,  can also be on e-mail id’s: deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in &  balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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Form GSTR-3B & GSTR-1 filing due dates for April to June 2018

EPC/LIC/GST_Returns 03/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Form GSTR-3B & GSTR-1 filing due dates for April to June 2018

Dear Members,

Kindly note that Government  has issued notifications  regarding  due dates  for  filing of  Form  GSTR-3B, GSTR-1 etc for April to June 2018 period.

The Gist of the  due dates are as follows:

Due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months of April to June, 2018

Following dates are notified as  per Central Tax Notification No. 16/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 23-03-2018

 
Sl. No.

Month

Last Date for filing of return in
FORM GSTR-3B

1

April, 2018

20th May, 2018

2

May, 2018

20th June, 2018

3

June, 2018

20th July, 2018

GSTR-1

a)Due date for quarterly furnishing of FORM GSTR-1 for taxpayers with aggregate turnover of up-to Rs.1.5 crore. 

Following dates are notified as  per Central Tax Notification No. 17/2018-Central Tax, dt. 28-03-2018: 

Sl No.

Quarter for which the details in
FORM GSTR-1 are furnished

Last date for  furnishing the details in FORM
GSTR-1

1

April to June, 2018

31st day of July, 2018.

(b)Due dates for monthly furnishing of FORM GSTR-1 for taxpayers with aggregate turnover of more than Rs.1.5 crores.

Following dates are notified as  per Central Tax Notification No. 18/2018-Central Tax, dt. 28-03-2018: 

Sl No.

Months

Last date for filing of return in FORM GSTR-1

1

April  2018

31st May 2018

2

May 2018

10th  June, 2018

3

June 2018

10th  July, 2018

Members are requested to take note of the above  Form GSTR-3B  & GSTR-1 filing  dates till June 2018.  For dates of other returns such as GSTR-6 etc,  members may refer to the relevant notifications using below hyperlinks-

19/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 28-03-2018

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Extension of date for filing the return in FORM GSTR-6

18/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 28-03-2018

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Seeks to prescribe the due dates for furnishing of FORM GSTR-1 for those taxpayers with aggregate turnover of more than Rs. 1.5 crores

17/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 28-03-2018

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Seeks to prescribe the due date for quarterly furnishing of FORM GSTR-1 for those taxpayers with aggregate turnover of upto Rs.1.5 crore

16/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 23-03-2018

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Seeks to prescribe the due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months of April to June, 2018

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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MEIS - Processing of MEIS applications under FTP 2015-20 in terms of Public Notice 62 dated 16.02.2018

EPC/LIC/MEIS 02/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

MEIS - Processing of MEIS applications under FTP 2015-20 in terms of Public Notice 62 dated 16.02.2018

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our circular dated 19/0/2018 informing  you about   DGFT Public Notice no. 62/2015-2020 dated 16/02/2018  allowing  processing of MEIS claims for majority of items based only on ITC HS code mentioned in Shipping Bill.

However, subsequent to the issue of the said public notice, DGFT HQ has received various representations from the Trade that many of their past cases had been rejected by Regional Authorities merely on the grounds of mismatch of description of the export items between the shipping bills and the description specified in the Appendix 3B of MEIS Schedule.

In this regard,  DGFT HQ has  issued Trade Notice no. 26/2018  dated 23/03/2018 whereby DGFT RAs are advised  that past cases where the MEIS applications received under FTP 2015-20 have not been considered merely on the grounds of description mismatch and not due to any mis-classification issues shall not be considered as "Finalised Cases" for the purposes of Para 3 of the Public Notice No.62 dated 16.02.2018.  Therefore,  all such cases may be processed and finalised under the Public Notice No.62 dated 16.02.2018.

Members are requested to take note of this relaxation and do the needful, if applicable.  The  said Trade Notice is  available for download using below link-

RADE NOTICES NO.

DATE

SUBJECT

Trade Notice No.26/2018

23.03.2018

Processing of MEIS applications under FTP 2015-20 in terms of Public Notice 62 dated 16.02.2018

In case of persistent issues,  please write to the council on e-mail id- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in  & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. Bharadi)
Executive Director

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Expiry Review of the Anti-dumping Measures by MOFCOM against Nonyl Phenol originating in India

EPC/LIC/ADD/NP 02/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Expiry Review of the Anti-dumping Measures by MOFCOM against Nonyl Phenol originating in India

Dear Members,

We have received communication  from the  “Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD)” that MOFCOM, China  has initiated an expiry review on Nonyl Phenol imported from India and Taiwan.

As per communication   to the Embassy of India Beijing,   MOFCOM has  issued notice  No. 24 on March 28th, 2018 in accordance with Anti-dumping regulations of the People’s Republic of China, deciding to conduct expiry review of the anti-dumping measures against imports of Nonyl Phenol originating in India and Taiwan region since March 29th, 2018.

In this regard,  take note of following documents received from Embassy of India:

Notice on Registration of the Expiry Review of the Anti-dumping Measures against Nonyl Phenol (in Chinese) and its unofficial translation.

http://trb.mofcom.gov.cn/article/cs/201803/20180302724743.shtml

The investigation form (Chinese), expiry review application (open version) (in Chinese)  are available for download using  below links on MOFCOM site:

 Application for End-of-Night Review of Anti-Dumping Measures for Nonyl Phenol (Open Text) - Text.pdf

Application for End-of-Day Review Review of Nonylphenol Anti-Dumping Measures (Open Text) - Annex.pdf

Nonylphenol review registration survey reference format.doc

Please note that the last date of sending the comments of Government of India to the Chinese side in Mandarin is 16 April 2018.

Members are requested to take note of the same and also let us have your comments.In case you are participating in the expiry review kindly do the needful submissions as per the guidelines/ timelines and also confirm to us on  e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in and balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
S.G. BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

Encl: http://chemexcil.in/uploads/files/20180328154546.pdf

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e- Seals - Updated list of CBEC approved e-seal vendors w.e.f 28/03/2018 (A per as per Circular 36/2017-Customs & 37/2017-Customs)

EPC/LIC/e-SEALS_Updates 02/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

e- Seals - Updated list of CBEC approved e-seal vendors w.e.f 28/03/2018 (A per as per Circular 36/2017-Customs & 37/2017-Customs)

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our earlier  mailers  updating  you about the  details  of e-seal vendors approved by CBEC.

Kindly note that as per e-seal vendor details updated on CBEC portal  vide   F. No. 450/188/2017-Cus IV  now there are  total 12 suppliers w.e.f.   28/03/2018. 

*M/s. Thar Shipping Lines LLP, Bangalore has been suspended for a period of six months from selling e-seals as an approved vendor.

As per the update, the List of Vendors who have submitted complete set of documents to the CBEC and their documents having been found complete as per requirements of the above mentioned Circulars are as   follows:

Sr. No

Name of the Vendor

Contact Details

1

M/s Perfect RFID Technologies Ltd, New Delhi

Ms. Ritika Mina,
Head-Business development,
512, Fifth Floor, Ansal Chamber-II, Bikaji Cama Place, New Delhi, 011-41024861,62
ritika.mina@perfectrfid.com

2

M/s ibTrack Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Shri Sudhendra Dankanikote
Director and Chief Operating Officer,

1109, GF, 13th Cross, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
080-25266786, 25278786
sudhendra@ibtrack.net

3

M/s Optiemus Telematics Pvt Ltd, Noida

Shri Apurba Chakraborty
Sr Vice President,

Plot No. 2A, wing A, 1st Floor, Sector 126, Noida
011-49202020, 49202011
helpdesk@lynkseals.com

4

M/s Infotek Software & systems (P) Ltd., Pune

Shri . Santosh Patil
Business Analyst,

P-14, Phase 1, I2IT campus, Rajeev Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune – 411057
Tel: 020-64730029 / 30 Mobile: +91-8411057733
email: santosh.patil @infoteksoftware.com

5

M/s Sepio Products Private Limited, Vasai (E), Palghar-401210 (Maharashtra)

Shri Darshan Gandhi
Director,

M/s Sepio Products Private Limited, 037, Akshay Ind. Premises Co-op. Society Ltd. Navghar, Vasai (E), Palghar-401210 (Maharashtra), Phone No. 98218 88361, Landline No. 022-28474000, 022-28473000
Email : darshan @sepioproducts.com

6

M/s Pack Seals Industries, Mumbai

Shri Piyusha Phadke
Proprietor,

M/s. Pack Seals Industries, 102/ 1st Floor, Utkarsh Co.op Hsg.Soc. Ltd. Anandroa Pawar High School, Ram Mandir Road, Vajira naka, Borivali(W), Mumbai-400103. Phone No.022-28183138, 28147669
Email : info@ packsealsind.com

7

M/s. Great Eastern IDTech Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon (Haryana).

Shri Pradeep Kumar
General Manager, M/s.Great Eastern IDTech Pvt. Ltd., 285, Udyog Vihar, Phase-II, Gurgaon-122016,
Mobile 9818222201, Land Line-0124-2347431/32
Email Id : sales@geipl.com

8

M/s. Enopeck Seals Industries, Mumbai

Shri B.M. Patil
M/s. Enopeck Seals Industries


301/A, 3rd Floor, Ramkrishna CHSL, Babhai Naka, Borivali (West), Mumbai – 400 092,
Mobile :9833889128, Land Line-022-28981267, 28991659
Email Id : info@enopeck.com

9.

M/s. IDTech Solutions, Gurgaon (Haryana).

Shri Samarath Vig
M/s. IDTech Solutions,

Plot No.610, Udyog Vihar Phase-V, Gurgaon,
Mobile 9968048691, Land Line-0124-4255530
Email Id : samrath@idsolutionsindia.com

10

M/s Warner Industries, Mumbai

Shri Rajesh Kohli
M/s Warner Industries,

Kohli House, 6-D, Nesbit Road, Mazagaon, Mumbai 40001
Mobile +919820026864; Land line – 022-23732886
Email ID : rk@warnerseals.com

11

M/s Jainam Multi-product (India) Pvt. Ltd, Vapi (Gujarat)

Shri Naresh Sharma
M/s Jainam Multi-product (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

509, 5th Floor, Fortune Square-II, Daman Road, Landmark TBZ Jewellers, Chala, Vapi 396191;
Land Line : 0260- 2970405; Mobile No : 09825249766; Email ID : sharma@klikseal.in

12

M/S AAA Products Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram (Haryana)

Shri Gopal Shakti
Business Development Head,

M/S AAA Products Pvt. Ltd., K, No. 12/3/1 & 4/1/1, V.P.O. Begampur Khatola, Behrampur Road, Gurgaon (Haryana) - 122001; Land Line : 011-41006204/49480000; Mobile : 9971304631; Email ID : sales@boltseal.com

The   above details  are shared only for information/ guidance  purpose.As exporters have to purchase e-seals directly from the vendors, they are advised to take appropriate precautions with regards to the financial transactions or any other dealings with the Vendor.

We also understand from CBEC updates, that the process of verifying the documents of the Vendors is an ongoing process. As and when aspiring vendors complete the required documentation their names will be put up on CBEC website.   We shall update you in due course.

Members are requested to take note of  this update.   For further details, please use below link to download the update from CBEC portal:

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-circulars/cs-circulars-2018/Web_upload_08_03_18.pdff

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(S.G. BHARADI)
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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Problems being faced by Indian SMEs in the context of REACH registration deadline for 2018

EPC: PROJ: REACH 02/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Problems being faced by Indian SMEs in the context of REACH registration deadline for 2018

Dear Sir / Madam

As you might be aware, REACH is a regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. It also promotes alternative methods for the hazard assessment of substances in order to reduce the number of tests on animals.

If you manufacture or export chemical substances to the EU above one tonne per year, you may have registration obligations under REACH. Additionally, if you manufacture or export product (mixture, article), it may contain substances that need to be registered individually.

If you have pre-registered substances that you manufacture or export to the EU above one tonne but not more than 100 tonnes per year and have not already registered them, then the REACH registration deadline for your products is 31 May 2018.

In the above context, many representations were received by the Council and the Ministries regarding the problems faced by exporters of Indian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of REACH Registration deadline of 2018 concerning the high Letter of Access (LOA) Cost.

The Council is in receipt of the letter dated 9th March 2018 with the subject “Problems being faced by Indian SMEs in the context of REACH registration deadline for 2018from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, New Delhi, which is attached herewith.

The letter encloses one copy each of the following documents.

1.     Letter dated 23rd Feb 2018 from ECHA in reply to Ministry of Chemicals letter dated 31st January 2018

2.  Email communication dated 5th March 2018 from Embassy of India to EU, Belgium and Luxembourg conveying that from 1st June 2018 only substances that have a valid registration will be allowed on the EU market

The members whose products are being exported to EU and are falling under REACH regulation are requested to take a note of it and get their substances registered before 31st May 2018.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
S G Bharadi
Executive Director

Encl:http://chemexcil.in/uploads/files/Letter_from_moCF_to_ECHA_regd_problems_faced_by_Indian_companies.pdf

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e-Way Bill - CBEC Press release on roll out of e-Way Bill System from 1st April, 2018 Updated FAQ’s on e-Way Bill System

EPC/LIC/GST/E_WAY_BILL 02/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

e-Way Bill - CBEC Press release on roll out of e-Way Bill System from 1st April, 2018 Updated FAQ’s on e-Way Bill System

Dear Members,

As you are aware,  e-Way Bill system  has become mandatory from 1st April, 2018 for all inter-State movement of goods.

In view of above,  CBEC has  issued press  release regarding smooth roll out of e-Way Bill system from 01st April, 2018 for inter-state movement. The implementation of the nationwide e-Way Bill mechanism under GST regime is being done by GSTN in association with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and is being run on portal namely https://ewaybillgst.gov.in .

As per the  press release,   e-Way Bill can be generated through various modes like Web (Online), Android App, SMS, using Bulk Upload Tool and API based site to site integration etc. Consolidated e-way Bill can be generated by transporters for vehicle carrying multiple consignments.

Transporters can create multiple Sub-Users and allocate roles to them. This way large transporters can declare their various offices as sub-users. There is a provision for cancellation of e-way Bill within 24 hours by the person who has generated the e-way Bill. The recipient can also reject the e-way Bill within validity period of e-way bill or 72 hours of generation of the e-way bill by the consignor whichever is earlier.

To answer queries of taxpayers and transporters, the Central helpdesk of GST has made special arrangements with 100 agents exclusively dedicated to answer queries related to e-way bills.

Updated FAQ’s on e-Way Bill System

Further, CBEC has also issued FAQ’s on e-way bill system  which are  available  on CBEC Portal.

Members are requested to take note of above.  The  CBEC press release and  FAQ’s on e-Way Bill System are available for download using below links:

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/press-release/Press_Note_E-way_Bill-01042018.pdf

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/FAQs-on-E-way%20Bill-System.pdf

Persistent issues, if any, may be brought to the notice of the concerned authorities   under cc to us on e-mail id’s: deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in  & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in .

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G BHARADI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

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Imp - GSTN enables online furnishing of Letter of Undertaking for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19

EPC/LIC/LUT 02/04/2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Imp - GSTN enables online furnishing of Letter of Undertaking for export of goods or services for FY 2018-19

Dear Members,

We understand that the GSTN has made  facility available for online submission of the RFD-11(Letter of Undertaking)  for FY 2018-19.

Online submission of LUT will  save time & transaction costs.   Members  are therefore  requested to apply online for LUT on the  GST Portal.

For the convenience of members, we would like to  put forth following:

POINTS TO BE NOTED WHILING FILING LUT ONLINE

The applicant who desires to submit online LUT in FORM-GST-RFD-11, shall access the common portal i.e. www.gst.gov.in with the use of appropriate Log-in Id and password and fill the appropriate details, as detailed below:

The process flow diagram is given below:

> Login Id>password>

> Services>User Services>

> Select Furnish Letter of Undertaking (LUT)>

> Select the financial year for which LUT is to be filed>

> Tick all the three checkboxes>

> Attach the PDF file of LUT that is already submitted manually to appropriate jurisdictional officer>

> Fill the requisite details of two independent witness>

Fill all the requisite information as explained above. The application may be saved at any point of time during the submission.  Once the application is saved, it is required to be submitted with DSC or EVC, as the case may be (at GSTN portal).

Form so filed cannot be edited. Hence due care may please be taken wile processing and submission of said form.

Document Upload:

Previous Letter of Undertaking (LUT), irrespective whether it is submitted manually to the jurisdictional officer of the State or the Centre, said LUT may also be uploaded at the GSTN portal.

* Only PDF or JPEG file formats are allowed.

*  Maximum file size for upload is 2 MB.

As explained above, save and submit the LUT in FORM GST-RFD-11. LUT once submitted shall be valid for the whole financial year.

Click on My Submitted LUT’s you can see ARN and to see form GST RFD-11 Click View.  Then download FORM GST RFD -11

After Submission of LUT,  ARN will be generated but not LUT number, Which is acknowledgement. 

No Separate Acknowledgement is Required as confirmed by Department in their Tweets.

Members are requested to take note of this facility and do the needful.

Persistent difficulties, if any, can also be highlighted to us on e-mail id’s- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in.

Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
( S.G. BHARADI )
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Commerce ministry agrees in principle not to levy GST on export of research services

The Union ministry of commerce & industry has in principle agreed to sort out the GST issue faced by the Indian pharma industry with regard to export of research services. The government is expected not to levy GST for research services.

Under Section 13(3) (a) of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act 2017, “The place of supply is to be determined as per location of performance of services are in relation to the goods made available by the recipient.” Now the biotech industry required a clarification on this. Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) which initiated a dialogue with the ministry of commerce has managed to solve the issue.

An ABLE delegation recently met Union commerce minister Suresh Prabhu and his team to discuss the issue on the sector being levied a service tax. “For a lot of services being rendered for overseas clients, the government had the strange way of interpreting the research services carried out on any imported analytical material even through the analytical data was being exported,” Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, ABLE's non executive chairman said at the BioEconomy India conclave held in Bengaluru recently.

Information technology services sector are not levied the service tax. “In our case, the government had decided to levy it because the work is physically being done in India and there is actually material coming into India and therefore GST was being levied. So we made the government understand that this was not the way to interpret research services or export of services. Now if this was what the government wanted, it was making the sector uncompetitive,” she added.

After our dialogue with the government, from now on the research services will no longer be levied GST, stated Shaw who is also the chairperson Vision Group on Biotechnology in Karnataka and CMD, Biocon.

In a communication to the ministry of commerce & industry, ABLE has requested that for the grant of the much-needed relief to the R&D sector, there was a need for the initiation of two steps. One was that the Central Board of Excise and Customs needed to issue a clarification regarding GST levy on research services, in-house development of molecules, in-vivo and assay, DMPK stability etc. The second was the need for an amendment required to the place of supply provisions under services of R&D and in nature of clinical testing and analysis of newly developed drugs etc.

Commenting on the development, Rashmi Deshpande, associate partner, Khaitan& Co. said, “Relatively cheap and highly skilled workforce has made India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies seeking to outsource their R&D functions. While such R&D units will undoubtedly boost employment and foreign exchange earnings for our economy, it is imperative for the government to create a conducive tax and regulatory environment. Abolition of GST on research services is a good first step to provide a boost to the Indian pharmaceutical sector. However, GST exemption will mean denial of input tax credit for such R&D units, pushing up their tax costs. The government should consider devising a mechanism to provide relief on this count”.

(Source: http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=108103&sid=1 dated 2nd April 2018)

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Commerce ministry considers appointing Aamir Khan as India's brand ambassador to China to boost trade

That Aamir Khan is much loved in China is not news to anyone. Khan's movies tend to do exceptionally well in the Chinese box office and are superhit with the audience. To tap in on that potential, the commerce ministry has made a proposal to the external affairs ministry to appoint the superstar as India's brand ambassador to China to boost services exports and narrow the trade deficit.

According to a report in Mint, a commerce ministry official who wishes to remain anonymous said, "Aamir Khan has won the hearts of millions of common Chinese citizens. He can create tremendous goodwill for India in China. He can be our brand ambassador to China and present our prowess in services sectors."

He said that the proposal made to the MEA is under consideration.

India has a USD 51 billion merchandise trade deficit and around USD 270 million services trade deficit with China. The Indian government has already termed this deficit 'unsustainable'. In the recent 11th joint economic group between India and China, the latter's trade minister Zhong Shan agreed to sketch a medium and long term blueprint to address this massive deficit.

Khan, who could be instrumental in this move, is already a beloved figure in the country. His movies 3 Idiots, PK, Dangal and the recent Secret Superstar all performed exceptionally well in the often-unexplored Chinese market. Dangal went on to earn Rs 1,200 crore putting it on the list of one of the highest Indian grosser in history. Even Secret Superstar, where the actor has a cameo role earned an whopping Rs 800 crore. His movies also paved way for other Indian hits like BajrangiBhaijaan which is still running in Chinese theatres and has earned Rs 278 crore so far.

If this trend continues, China could very well emerge as the next biggest market for Bollywood movies. Nevertheless, it must be mentioned that a substantial portion of the earnings from the Chinese market go to their local distributor. China also only allows a handful of foreign films in the country, which means that the quota for Indian movies to release in the country gets even smaller.

(Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/commerce-ministry-considers-appointing-aamir-khan-india-brand-ambassador-china-boost-trade/story/273935.html dated 2nd April-2018)

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DG Safeguards to soon come under commerce ministry

New Delhi, Apr 3 () The Directorate General of Safeguards (DGS) will soon be shifted to the commerce ministry as part of government's plan to create a single authority for imposing trade remedies to protect domestic industry, an official said today.

DGS is currently under the finance ministry.

As per the plan, the government would merge DGS with the Directorate General of Antidumping and Allied Duties (DGAD), the investigating arm of commerce ministry, to streamline the process of imposing trade remedies.

Trade remedies which include anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties are allowed under global trade norms to guard domestic industries from significant imports or cheap inbound shipments.

"By merging the two Directorate Generals, the government wants to create a single point contact which can conduct investigations related to international trade and remedial duties," the official told .

The official said the shifting of DGS to the commerce ministry will happen "very soon, definitely by end-June".

Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, DGS has also been entrusted to investigate complaints of profiteering.

The investigating agency submits its reports to the National Anti-profiteering Authority, which then takes its own view and decides on the penalty.

Once DGS is shifted to the commerce ministry, the directorate general will be renamed and will continue to be under the Department of Revenue in the finance ministry to carry out profiteering investigations.

"It could be renamed as Directorate General of Anti-Profiteering or GST Anti-Profiteering Investigation wing. A final decision will be taken by the finance ministry," the official added.

Currently, DGAD conducts probe into allegations of cheap imports, by domestic industries.

If established that dumping has caused material injury to domestic players, it recommends imposition of anti-dumping or countervailing duty.

While DGAD recommends the duties, the finance ministry imposes the same.

On the other hand, DGS is mandated to investigate the existence of serious injury or threat of serious injury to the domestic industry as a consequence of "increased" import of an article into India.

Unlike the safeguard duty, which is levied in a uniform way, anti-dumping duty varies from company to company and country to country.

India is one of the largest users of these trade remedies.

Countries initiate anti-dumping probes to determine if the domestic industry has been hurt by a surge in below-cost imports. As a counter-measure, they impose duties under the multilateral WTO regime.

Anti-dumping measures are taken to ensure fair trade and provide a level-playing field to the domestic industry. These measures do not restrict imports or cause an unjustified increase in cost of products. JD RR SBT

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(Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/dg-safeguards-to-soon-come-under-commerce-ministry/articleshow/63599403.cms dated 3rd April-2018)

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Govt starts exercise to frame national policy on e-commerce

Senior officers of various ministries and departments, representatives from industry bodies, e-commerce companies, telecommunication and IT firms, RBI and independent experts have been invited to participate in the meeting, the Commerce Ministry said in a statement.

The government has started the exercise to frame a national policy on e-commerce, with a think-tank constituted on the issue under the chairmanship of Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu set to hold its first meeting here tomorrow.

Senior officers of various ministries and departments, representatives from industry bodies, e-commerce companies, telecommunication and IT firms, RBI and independent experts have been invited to participate in the meeting, the Commerce Ministry said in a statement.

The think-tank, it said, will provide a platform for an inclusive and fact-based dialogue leading to recommendations for informed policy making so that the country is adequately prepared to take advantage of the opportunities and meet the challenges that would arise from the next wave of advancements in digital economy.

The group "will seek to collectively deliberate on the challenges confronting India in the arena of digital economy with a view to developing recommendations for a comprehensive and overarching national policy on e-commerce," it said.

Issues that will be discussed during the meeting include aspects of e-commerce, digital economy, physical and digital infrastructure, regulatory regime, taxation policy, data flows, server localisation, intellectual property rights protection, FDI, and trade-related aspects.

"Developments on e-commerce at the WTO and evolving appropriate national position on the underlying issues, would be another important dimension of the discussions of the think tank on the framework for national policy on e-commerce," it added.

The think-tank will explore options for providing a fillip to entrepreneurship in digital economy.

It will identify specific policy interventions for nurturing domestic firms and create jobs in e-commerce, it said.

Representatives of almost fifty organisations are expected to participate in the first meeting of the think-tank.

The setting up of the about 70-member body assumes significance as cross-border digital trade is growing at a faster pace and developed countries want an agreement on e-commerce trade under the aegis of the World Trade Organisation.

(Source: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/govt-starts-exercise-to-frame-national-policy-on-e-commerce/63889638 dated 24th April-2018)

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India and the EU get close to revive talks on proposed Free Trade Agreement

At a moment in history, where US “trade war” is targeting China and protectionism is on the rise, there’s one country that has the potential to gain momentum on the stage of international trade: India. New Delhi has indeed the potential to write a totally new chapter of its history of trade with the West, as it is preparing to accelerate talks on a Free trade pact with the European Union. Senior officials from the two fronts are meeting in Brussels this week to try and revive the negotiations, which have been stalled for long. Substantial difference and open questions remain, but it looks like Brussels and the Asian giant are closer than even before.

Background

The EU and India are currently officially committed “to further increase their bilateral trade and investment” through the Free Trade Agreement negotiations that were launched in 2007. Since June 2007, both the sides have completed 16 rounds of talks and five stock-taking meetings on the proposed pact, officially dubbed as Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA). The negotiations for the pact have been held up since May 2013, hanging on some substantial gaps on crucial issues such as intellectual property rights, duty cut in automobile and spirits, and liberal visa regime.

Re-launch of negotiations

Last month, when a European Investment Banking delegation signed a historic loan to support solar investment in India, it became clear that the conversations between the EU and the Asian country were likely to revamp soon. French President Emmanuel Macron’s presence in New Delhi, when he co-chaired the first edition of the International Solar Alliance summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the beginning of March, has also raised hopes for the revival of negotiations on a free trade pact between India and Brussels. He and Mr. Modi indeed openly expressed their support to increase bilateral cooperation and to “timely relaunching” of negotiations on an India-EU free trade agreement.

At the end of last month then Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu indicated that negotiations on long-stalled free trade pact between India and the European Union could “resume soon”. “We have started working on India-EU FTA (free trade agreement) again. We have invited them and are looking at it,” the minister said at an event on March 26, a couple of weeks after Mr. Macron’s visit.

12 April meeting

Minister Prabhu’s words then assumed significance as, just a few days later, senior officials of India and EU announced they will meet in Brussels this week. In the April 12 meeting, India and the EU are purportedly expected to deliberate upon the long-stalled negotiations on the proposed trade pact, and to try and iron out differences. Which is something the two front have been chasing for long.

Key points

Discussions between Brussels and New Delhi are currently focused on key outstanding issues that include improved market access for some goods and services, government procurement, geographical indications, sound investment protection rules, and sustainable development. Brussels formally recognizes that India has embarked on a process of economic reform and progressive integration with the global economy, but a final agreement with the Asian giant is still pretty far. In general, the EU considers India’s trade regime and regulatory environment still very restrictive. Besides demanding significant duty cuts in automobiles, the EU also wants India’s import duties on wines and spirits and dairy products substantially reduced, and a strong intellectual property regime. European banks are also wary of India’s restrictive rules on priority sector lending and obligation on financial inclusion.

On the other hand, India is asking to granted data secure nation status by the EU, which is something difficult at the time being, as India is among the nations not considered as data secure by the Brussels. The matter is particularly important for all those Indian IT companies currently wanting market access, and for the prohibitive costs of compliance with the existing data protection laws the Asian country currently faces. Also, India claims there are still many barriers to movement of professionals including rules on work permits, wage parity conditions, visa formalities and non-recognition of professional qualifications.

Size of the game

The potential of the opportunity is huge. The total value of EU-India trade stood at €77.5 billion in 2015. The EU is currently India’s largest trading partner, accounting for 13% of India’s overall trade, ahead of China (9.6%) and the United States (8.5%). India is the EU’s 9th largest partner, (2.2% of EU’s overall trade with the world), after South Korea, 2.5%, and ahead of Canada, 1.9%). with the value of EU exports to India amounting to €38.1 billion in 2015.

The value of EU exports to India grew from €24.2 billion in 2006 to €37.8 billion in 2016, with engineering goods, gems and jewellery, other manufactured goods and chemicals ranking at the top. The value of EU imports from India also increased from €22.6 billion in 2006 to €39.3 billion in 2016, with at the top textiles and clothing, chemicals and engineering goods.

(Source: https://europeansting.com/2018/04/10/india-and-the-eu-get-close-to-revive-talks-on-proposed-free-trade-agreement/ dated 10th April-2018)

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