Chemexcil
e-Bulletin

March 2018 No. 023

CONTENTS

Chairman's Desk

Chemexcil Activities

Brief Report on - 19th China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition held at SNIEC, Shanghai, China during 7th-9th March, 2018

Exim Updates

FSSAI / JNCH Advance submission of documents for NOC from FSSAI

DGFT- Amendments in Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 (Para 4.07A Self - Ratification Scheme)

IGST Refund - Extension of date in SB005 alternate mechanism cases to shipping bills filed till 28.02.2018 & clarifications in other cases

GST - Notifications issued amending the CGST Rules, notifying date for E-Way Bill Rules, deferment of RCM and prescribing due dates for filing of FORM GSTR- 3B

DGFT - Notifications on exemption of IGST & Compensation cess under EOU, Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes extended up-to 01.10.2018.

Gentle Reminder - IGST/ ITC Exports Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

EGM errors related to IGST refund on exports

Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai - List of SB005 errors pertaining to various exporters and list of PFMS which still require validation

Reminder - IGST/ ITC Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

Online Application for uploading the supporting documents i.e. e- SANCHIT shall be made mandatory for Bills of Entry filed w.e.f 01.04.2018

GST - Clarifications on exports related IGST/ ITC refund issues

DGFT Amendment in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20)

Inputs for 5th India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) to be held in New Delhi during June 2018

V. Imp - IGST Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

DGFT - Launch of e-MPS facility to make online payment for miscellaneous applications

JNCH - IGST Refund not disbursed due to PFMS error

RBI - Discontinuation of Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) and Letters of Comfort (LoCs) for Trade Credits

Draft “Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS)”- Comments Requested

Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) Meeting at O/o Addl. DGFT Mumbai on 22/03/2018 at 3pm

JNCH Issuance of Form E-13 before LEO for Export Containers in JNCH Operationalization of “one time default intimation” to Shipping Lines by DPD importers at JNCH

V. Imp - Recommendations of the 26th GST Council Meeting held on 10/03/2018

JNCH - Procedure for registration of Self Sealing for Electronic Sealing of containerized cargo at factory or warehouse premises

JNCH - Mandatory declaration of GSTIN, IEC and email address of importer in the Bills of Lading obtained from foreign supplier/ shipper

IGST Refund Camp/ Mela organised by Ahmedabad/ Mundra/Kandla/ Jamnagar Custom Houses on 10th and 11th March 2018 for Rectification of Error SB005 and SB006

GST : Second Amendment (2018) to CGST Rules (E-way bill Rules, RFD-01A form declaration, Tran 2 form etc)

Comments on Draft document on “Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS)

PMFAI comments on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2017

Stakeholders Consultations in India-EU BTIA on 14/03/2018 at New Delhi

The Pesticides Management Bill, 2017 (PMB 2017)- Comments requested

CBEC : Online Application for uploading the supporting documents i.e. e-SANCHIT shall be made mandatory for Bills of Entry filed w.e.f 15.03.2018

News & Articles

Dangerous Goods by Road – India

India Extends Urea Subsidy Till 2020

U.S. Launches WTO Challenge Against Almost All Of India’s Export Subsidies

Exports from India jumped 4.5 pct, imports by 10.4 pct; trade deficit estimated at $12 bn: Rita Teaotia

EXPORT STRATEGY- VIETNAM

CHEMEXCIL EXPORTS TO VIETNAM

Chairman's Desk

Satish-Wagh
SHRI SATISH W. WAGH
Chairman, CHEMEXCIL
 

Dear Member-Exporters,

I have pleasure to bring to you the 23rd issue of the CHEMEXCIL e-Bulletin for the month of March 2018, which contains the following activities undertaken by the Council and other useful information/EXIM Notifications, etc.


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 - 19th China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition held at SNIEC, Shanghai, China during 7th-9th March, 2018

 

The 19th China International Agrochemical & Corp Protection (CAC 2018) exhibition was a 3 days event held from 7th – 9th March 2018 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China. This event was held concurrently with the 19th China International Agrochemical and Crop Protection Equipment Exhibition (CAC 2018) and the 9th China International Fertilizer Show (FSHOW 2018).

In order to promote exports of Agro Chemicals from India and also to assist our members to explore the market potential in China, the Council has participated in the 19thChina International Agrochemical & Corp Protection (CAC2017) held from 7th-9th March 2018.

As the largest Agrochemicals exhibition in China, CAC offers an international trade, communication and exchange platform involving pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, beyond-agriculture, production & packaging equipment, crop protection equipment, logistics, consultancy, laboratories and supportive services.

The three shows which were spread over 60,000 square meters, 1,100 exhibitors; more than 120 countries and regions 30,000 domestic and foreign professional buyers; more than 10 sessions over the same period of meetings and activities in five exhibition Halls namely- N1 to N5 in Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

CHEMEXCIL had organised an India Pavilion in CAC 2017 by booking 622 sq.mt. of space in Hall N3 at SNIEC. Total 35 exhibitors from India had showcased their products under the umbrella of CHEMEXCIL. Chemexcil’s India pavilion attracted good visitor interest from Local buyers and global business professionals/ dealers/ buyers etc from countries such as Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Turkey, Yemen, Vietnam etc. Indian exhibitors were happy to interact and network with them.

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Exim Updates

FSSAI / JNCH Advance submission of documents for NOC from FSSAI

EPC/LIC/JNCH/FSSAI 27.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

FSSAI / JNCH Advance submission of documents for NOC from FSSAI

Dear Members,

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

In this regard, O/o The Commissioner Of Customs, NS-III Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House have issued Public Notice No. 46 /2018 dated 21/03/2018 regarding advance submission of documents for NOC from FSSAI.

As per the above-said Public Notice, trade/ industry had requested for procedure for “submission of necessary documents in advance” for obtaining NOC from FSSAI. The FSSAI Authorities have been consulted in this regard and they have informed the presently followed Foods Import Clearance System (FICS) by them as below:

No. Step Basic Prerequisite Remarks
  1. Filing of BOE with ICES (Customs) by Applicant Proper CTH code and end use dropdown be selected in EDI NA
  2. If applicable, filing of application to FSSAI Advance B/E should be filed and routed to FSSAI for necessary NOC Berthing of vessel or IGM details are not required
  3. Scrutiny of application by FSSAI Necessary documents along with agency specific documents (e.g. COO, end use declaration, certificate of analysis from supplier, etc.) needs to be furnished including specimen copy of label, ingredient list and FSSAI Import license. Berthing of vessel or IGM details are not required
  4. Payment of inspection and analysis charges by applicant Applicant should pay such charges online or through Demand Draft Berthing of vessel or IGM details are not required
  5. Scheduling appointment for inspection Appointment should be acknowledged by applicant and importer’s representative or Custom Broker should be present in the CFS where samples needs to be drawn at the time fixed for sampling. Consignment should be readily available in CFS
 
  6. Forwarding Samples to Laboratory for Analysis Article should meet labelling requirements and no visible spoilage and infestation should be observed. (basic requirement for the imported goods) If non-conforming, article is rejected
  7. Food analysis by laboratory Sample should be fit for analysis (FSSAI officers to ensure) and meet the specifications
If not, then article is rejected.
8. Grant of NOC by FSSAI Article should be conforming to the FSSAI requirements and IGM details should be duly furnished in application If non-conforming, rejection certificate is issued.

Further,  as per PN it is conveyed that the  option of advance filing of application for scrutiny is already operational for all applicants including ‘Out of Scope’ articles and applicants can update IGM details at any stage as listed above.

It has been further clarified by FSSAI that Entry inward or IGM details are not required at stage of filing of application to FSSAI or scrutiny or documents inspection or during sampling and analysis. IGM details are required only to generate NOC/NCC certificate after analysis since it is part of NOC certificate format.

Members are requested to take note of this Public Notice and also the facility for expeditious procurement of NOC from FSSAI.     Public Notice No. 46 /2018 dated 21/03/2018  is available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_046.pdf

In case of any specific issue, the same may 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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DGFT- Amendments in Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 (Para 4.07A Self - Ratification Scheme)

EPC/LIC/DGFT 27.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

DGFT- Amendments in Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 (Para 4.07A Self - Ratification Scheme)

Dear Members,

In the recent Mid-Term Review of FTP 2015-20,    a   New trust based Self Ratification Scheme was  introduced to allow duty free inputs for export production under duty exemption scheme with a self-declaration.

Under this scheme, instead of getting a ratification of the Norms Committee for inputs to be used in the manufacture of export products, exporters will self-certify the requirement of duty free raw materials/ inputs and take an authorization from DGFT.  The scheme would initially be available to the Authorized Economic Operators (AE0s).

In this regard,  the O/o  Director General of Foreign Trade has issued  Public Notice  no. 68/2015-2020 dated 23/03/2018  regarding amendments in Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20 whereby a new para 4.07A is added Below the existing para 4.07 HBP 2015-20.

The contents of the  Public Notice  no. 68/2015-2020 dated 23/03/2018   are reproduced as follows for your convenience:

Para 4.07A Self - Ratification Scheme

(i) Policy related to Self ratification Scheme is provided at Para 4.07A of Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20). Applications shall be filed online along with complete details as per Appendix-4E along with a certificate from Chartered Engineer in Appendix-4K. For issuance of such a certificate, the Chartered Engineer shall act only in the domain of his/her competence.

(II) General Notes given In the book titled Standard Input Output Norms Including policy for packing material and fuel shall also be applicable to this scheme in so far as they are not inconsistent with this scheme.

(Iii) The applicant shall apply for inputs with specific descriptions along with 8 digit ITC (HS) Classification. Where ever the export product and/or inputs are given in brand names, the correct chemical /technical name shall also be given in the application.\

(iv) RA may issue        Advance authorisation as applied          for subject to the conditions specified in FTP and Handbook of Procedures (2015-20). Input Output Norms as applied and wastage claimed by the applicant shall be treated as final. Ratification of the same by NC is not required.

(v) Applicant or his supporting           manufacturer/co-licensee shall maintain a proper account of consumption and utilization of duty free imported / domestically procured inputs against each authorisation, as prescribed in Appendix-4H. Application for EODC shall be submitted in prescribed format along with Appendix-4H to the Regional Authority concerned. Regional Authority shall compare the details of Appendix-4H, with that of the inputs allowed in the Authorisation. Such records shall be preserved by the authorisation holder/manufacturer for a period as specified in     Para 4.51 of HBP.

(vi) Production and consumption records of the export item under this scheme shall be audited by DGFT or any Authorised/nominated agency (ies) or team of officers as may be nominated from time to time. Such audit may be conducted within three years from the date of issue of Authorisation based on Risk Based Management System (RBMS). Exporters shall be required to provide necessary facility to verify Books of Accounts or other documents and assistance as may be required for timely completion of the audit. DGFT shall constitute the audit teams and specify the manner of audit from time to time through administrative orders.

(vii) Non providing of prescribed documents/information to the Audit team by the applicant shall make him liable for penal action under the provisions of FT(D&R) Act, 1992, as amended and Rules and order made there under. In case items imported/procured duty free are found to be in excess or not consumed fully, the applicant shall suo moto pay immediately duty with applicable interest to the Customs Authority. However, if Audit team found that duty free items were imported in excess and not consumed fully in the resultant products and duty and interest have not been paid suo moto, the applicant shall be placed under Denied Entity List (DEL) under Rule 7 of FT(Regulation) Rules, 1993, as amended, in addition to other penal action under FT(DR) Act/Customs Act. The Chartered Engineer shall also be liable for penal action for abetment under the provisions of Section       11(2) of the FT(DR)Act.

(viii) All the provisions of Advance Authorisation scheme shall also be applicable to this scheme in so far they are not inconsistent with the specific provisions of this scheme.

The amended Appendix 4K is annexed to this Public Notice.

Members are requested to take note of this new amendment in HBP.  The above-said Public Notice  is available for download using below link-

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. DATE SUBJECT
68/2015-2020 22.03.2018 Amendments in Handbook of Procedures 2015-20.

http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/PN/PN17/PN%2068%20eng.pdf

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

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IGST Refund - Extension of date in SB005 alternate mechanism cases to shipping bills filed till 28.02.2018 & clarifications in other cases

EPC/LIC/IGST_REFUND_ERRORS 27.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

IGST Refund - Extension of date in SB005 alternate mechanism cases to shipping bills filed till 28.02.2018 & clarifications in other cases

Dear Members,

As informed earlier, Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC)  has issued Circular No 5/2018-Customs dated 23-02-2018 which provided for an alternative mechanism with officer interface to resolve invoice mismatch cases (SB005). In the said circular, it was specified  that the mechanism would be available for the shipping  bills filed till 31.12.2017.

Now CBEC  has issued Circular No. 08 / 2018-Customs dated 23/03/2018  wherein it  has been decided to extend this facility to those shipping bills filed till 28.02.2018  keeping in view the difficulties likely to be faced by the exporters in case SB005.

Further, as per above said circular,

clarifications are also provided in other cases of errors:

SB006:

Local customs officers have sought resolution of SB006 errors due to discontinuance of transference copy of shipping bill. It has been proposed  that in lieu of transference copy either the final Bill of Lading issued by the shipping lines or written confirmation from the custodian of the gateway port , may be treated as valid document for the purposes of integration with the EGM.  The proposal sent from field formations in such EGM error cases hasbeen agreed.

It  has come to knowledge from exporters that by mistake they have mentioned the status of IGST payment as "NA" instead of mentioning "P" in the shipping bill. In other words, the exporter has wrongly declared that the shipment is not under payment of IGST, despite the fact that they have paidthe IGST. As a one-time exception, it has been decided to allow refund of IGST through an officer interface wherein the officer can verify and satisfy himself of the actual payment of IGST based on GST return information forwarded by GSTN.       DG (Systems) shall open a physical interface for this purpose.

Members whose IGST refunds are stuck due to  SB005/ SB006 errors etc  are requested to take note of the  above circular  and steps being taken.   The original Circular No. 08/2018-Customs dated 23/03/2018  is available for download using below link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-circulars/cs-circulars-2018/circ08-2018cs.pdf

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

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GST - Notifications issued amending the CGST Rules, notifying date for E-Way Bill Rules, deferment of RCM and prescribing due dates for filing of FORM GSTR- 3B

EPC/LIC/IGST_REFUND_ERRORS 26.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

GST - Notifications issued amending the CGST Rules, notifying date for E-Way Bill Rules, deferment of RCM and prescribing due dates for filing of FORM GSTR- 3B

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our recent circular informing you about the recommendations of  26th GST council meeting held on 10/03/2018  pertaining to implementation of e-way bill,  exporters tax exemptions,  RCM, GSTR-3b/ GSTR-1.

In this regard, CBEC  has issued  notifications for amending the CGST Rules, notifying E-Way Bill Rules,  deferment of RCM and prescribing due dates for filing of FORM GSTR-3B (April to June, 2018).

The relevant notifications  are highlighted as follows for your  reference:

Central Tax Notifications

Notification No. & Date of Issue

English

Subject

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

15/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 23-03-2018

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Notifies the date from which E-Way Bill Rules shall come into force

14/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 23-03-2018

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Amending the CGST Rules, 2017(Third Amendment Rules, 2018).

Central Tax (Rate) Notifications

Notification No. & Date of Issue

English

Subject

10/2018-Central Tax (Rate) ,dt. 23-03-2018

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Seeks to exempt payment of tax under section 9(4) of the CGST Act, 2017 till 30.06.2018.

Integrated Tax (Rate) Notifications

Notification No. & Date of Issue

English

Subject

11/2018-Integrated Tax (Rate) ,dt. 23-03-2018

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Seeks to exempt payment of tax under section 5(4) of the IGST Act, 2017 till 30.06.2018.

Members are requested to take note of above notifications.  For further details, the above-said notifications are available for download using  hyperlinks provided therein.

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

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DGFT - Notifications on exemption of IGST & Compensation cess under EOU, Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes extended up-to 01.10.2018.

EPC/LIC/IGST_REFUND_ERRORS 26.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

DGFT - Notifications on exemption of IGST & Compensation cess under EOU, Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes extended up-to 01.10.2018.

Dear Members,

As you are aware,  in its last meeting dated  10/03/2018,   GST Council had made  several recommendations pertaining to implementation of e-way bill,  exporters tax exemptions,  RCM, GSTR-3b/ GSTR-1 etc.

In this regard, O/o DGFT New Delhi  has issued following Notifications regarding Exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess under EOU, Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes which is extended  up-to 01.10.2018:

NOTIFICATION NO.

DATE

SUBJECT

55/2015-2020

23.03.2018

Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 - Extension to Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and compensation Cess exemption under EOU Scheme till 01.10.2018.

54/2015-2020

22.03.2018

Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 - Extension of Integrated and Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Scheme till 01.10.2018.

http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/NOT17/Noti%2055%20english.pdf

http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/NOT17/NOTIFICATION%2054%20english.pdf

Members are requested to take note of these notifications. The original  notifications are available for download using hyperlinks provided therein.

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

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Gentle Reminder - IGST/ ITC Exports Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

EPC/LIC/IGST_ ITC_REFUND_CAMPS 26.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Gentle Reminder - IGST/ ITC Exports Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our circulars dated 15/03/2018 & 20/03/2018 informing you about  IGST refund facilitation camps being organised by CBEC all over India.

CBEC has decided to observe “IGST/ ITC Exports Refund Fortnight” from 15th  March to 29th March 2018  to liquidate all the pending export refund claims at various customs locations.

In this regard, the council had also deputed an Officer to JNCH (Nhava Sheva) to meet the  Senior Customs Officers regarding specific issues pertaining to IGST refunds   and also understand IGST refund facilitation process during this fortnight.    During interactions, we understand that IGST refund liquidation is being done  mainly for error code SB005.  The council has been  advised to  inform the members once again  to make use of this opportunity (till 29/03/2018) of liquidating IGST refunds stuck specially due to error code SB005.  The same facilitation, we understand will be offered at all the customs locations during this fortnight.

For the convenience of  members,  the information about such IGST refund facilitation camps being organised at various  Customs Locations is being reproduced  as follows:

JNCH (NHAVA SHEVA)

Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House has issued PN No. 39/2018 dated 14/03/2018 (http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_039.pdf)  whereby an ‘IGST Refund Facilitation Camp’ will be organised commencing from 15.03.2018 to 29.03.2018 at Ground Floor of JNCH.

During this fortnight all shipping bills in respect of which data has been validated by GSTN but refund has not been disbursed due to invoice mismatch error (error code SB005) will be processed on priority.

Those exporters who have exported their consignments from Nhava Sheva port can approach the “IGST Exports  Refund Facilitation Centre” on the ground floor of the Custom House with the prescribed concordance tables in respect of those shipping bills where SB005 error exists, along with the GSTR1 and Table 6A, if any, for the relevant month. After preliminary verification in the help desk these cases would be taken up for priority processing in the IGST refund processing centre at Room no 601 (6th  floor of the custom house)

Exporters may please ensure that concordance tables/GSTR1/Table 6A are submitted only in respect of those shipping bills where SB005 error exists and which have been exported through Nhava Sheva port. The format for the concordance table has also been mailed earlier to the exporters.

For any  issues,  you may contact  (Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Drawback NS-II, JNCH,  e-mail: igstrefundjnch@gmail.com,  Tel: 022-27244708/27243039).    

AIR CARGO COMPLEX,  SAHAR, MUMBAI

Members can contact  IGST Refund  Facilitation Cell   which has been constituted to facilitate IGST refunds specially for SB005 error codes.  The contact details are- Mr. Jaideep Dubey, Asst. Commissioner, Tel- 22-26816631, e-mail igstexportrefund.accmumbai@gmail.com  .

NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE (ZONE1), Mumbai

As per updates on  http://www.mumbaicustomszone1.gov.in/   a special  drive on disposal of 'IGST REFUNDS' is being observed  from 15th  March to 29th  March, 2018.  Exporters are requested to make full use of it.

Principal Chief Commissioner, CGST & CX, Mumbai Zone  (ITC Refunds)

Trade Notice No.40/2018 dated 14.03.2018 has been issued by the  PCCO, CGST & CX, Mumbai Zone as they are observing “ITC Exports Refund Fortnight”till 29/03/2018.   The details of nodal officers are provided in the attached Trade Notice,  members are requested to  make use of this opportunity in case you have pending. ITC refunds.

GUJARAT

O/o Chief Commissioner of Customs, Gujarat Zone has issued communication regarding  special drive to liquidate pendency of IGST refund during 15th  to 29th  March 2018 at  all customs locations under Gujarat Zone.  The communication  from  O/o CCO, Ahmedabad is also  attached for reference.

Similarly, Hazira port has issued advisory  regarding IGST  refund fortnight  attached for your reference.

Further,  we understand that local trade associations (GCCI etc)  are also actively facilitating  in this drive at various locations.  In this regard, Council’s Ahmedabad Regional office can also be contacted for further  details or assistance.

SOUTHERN REGION

As per  updates,  following offices are holding such IGST facilitation camps:

ICD Moosapet Hyderabad office :   The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm at ICD Office at New Railway Goods Shed Road, Moosapet, Hyderabad with their REFUND issues and meet Mr. Mohan – Asst. Commissioner to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Mohan (9840260959).

ICD Office at White Field, Bangalore:   The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm  with their REFUND issues and meet Mr. Gopalkrishna – Asst. Commissioner   to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Gopalkrishna (9845097038).

ICD Office at 60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu:     The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm  with their REFUND issues To  meet Mr. Prashant Kumar Kakala – Deputy Commissioner and Mr. Karthik Raj Asst. Commissioner to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Karthik Raj (9751650067).

Cochin Customs House:  has also decided to conduct a special drive to clear the pending refunds of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) from March 15-March 29. It has been noticed about `120 crore of IGST refunds of exports through Cochin Port is pending disbursal. The pending disbursal is mainly due to errors committed by the exports themselves. The exporters can contact the special officer M S Suresh, assistant commissioner (+91 484 2668040) at Custom House, Willingdon Island, Cochin, Kerala, during this period with their clarification so that the errors committed can be removed and IGST claims processed.

KOLKATA

The Office of the Commissioner, Kolkata South CGST & CX Commissionerate has issued PN No. 01/2018 dated 15/03/2018 (copy enclosed)  whereby an ‘IGST Refund Facilitation Camp’ now organised commencing from 15.03.2018 to 29.03.2018 at Hqrs, Technical Section, Room No. 403, 4th Floor, GST Bhawan, 180 Shantipally, Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata – 700107.  All concerned are requested to file their pending refund claims with their jurisdictional officers under this Commissionerate immediately for expeditious processing of the same. The exporters who have received any ‘Deficiency Memo’ in respect of refund claims already filed by them, they are requested to submit their reply forthwith for disposal of the same within the aforesaid period.

For any  issues,  you may contact  (Hqrs, Technical Section, Room NO. 403, 4th Floor, GST Bhawan, 180 Shantipally, Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata - 700107,  e-mail: kolsouth.gst@gov.in,  Tel: 033 24417013).       

NEW DELHI

As per Public Notice no. 28/2018 (http://delhicustoms.gov.in/files/air-cargo-export/public-notices/2018/PNE28-090318.pdf)     a  camp is being organized at DBK Dept, Export Shed, near IGI Air Port, New Delhi  from 12/03/2018 till weekend  to facilitate refunds in case of error code SB005.  Relevant members may contact the concerned and benefit from this drive.  Such camps are also being organized in other locations such as ICD Tughlakabad etc from 15th onwards till March end 2018.

Kindly note that we have tried to provide information about as many customs locations as   possible.   However, such camps are being organised at most of the locations in the country for liquidating IGST/ ITC refunds pendency.   As soon as information is received,  we shall provide information to  you.  Alternatively, you can check with your local Jurisdiction office for such   facilitation and  available the opportunity of  liquidating IGST/ ITC refunds on exports which are pending.

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

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

JNCH Camp 15.3.2018 onwards
Trade Notice No. 40-2018
Gujarat IGST Camp 15 March onwards
IGST Camp Hazira
PNE28 – (NEW DELHI)
Notice No. 1 – IGST – ITC EXPORTERS REFUND FORTNIGHT

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EGM errors related to IGST refund on exports

EPC/LIC/IGST_REFUND_EGM­_ERRORS 20.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

EGM errors related to IGST refund on exports

Dear Members,

As you are aware,  IGST refunds in many cases  have been delayed  due to matching errors and  limitations in corrective action  to be taken.

Apart from Invoice Mismatch error (SB005),   another major error  category delaying IGST refunds in  ICD’s is related to  non-filing of EGM at the gateway port or information mismatch between local and gateway  EGM’s.

In this regard,  CBEC  has issued circular no 06/2018 dated 16/03/2018 regarding  Refund of IGST on Export-EGM Error related cases.

You will appreciate that filing of  EGM by shipping lines is also a mandatory requirement for processing of refunds apart from S/B, GSTR-3B &  GSTR-1/ 6A.      The Shipping Lines/ agents have been filing EGM electronically for exports from gateway ports, but for cargo from ICD’s,  shipping lines/ Agents filed EGM in manual mode.  Therefore, absence of electronic EGM’s and their integration with local EGM’s has been a hindrance in processing of IGST refunds from ICD’s.

To overcome this issue,  following steps are proposed to be undertaken by Jurisdiction officers (ICD’s and gateway ports)/ Shipping lines:

Shipping lines have been mandated to include S/B’s  originating from ICD’s while filing gateway EGM’s. In case needful is not done, Shipping lines/ Agents have  been asked to file supplementary  EGMs.

Jurisdictional officers in ICD’s to take  following steps:

Filing of local EGM immediately after cargo leaves the port

Liaising with jurisdictional officer at gateway port for incorporation of  shipping bills pertaining to cargo originating in ICD’s in the EGM’s filed at the  gateway ports  by shipping lines/ agents.

Rectification of errors in local EGM’s, wherever necessary.

The jurisdictional officers at gateway port should monitor the EGM pendency and error reports in ICES.  The officers at the gateway port have to resolve the EGM errors in expeditious manner by asking shipping lines/ agents to file requisite amendments and approving amendments in ICES.

It  has been observed that mismatch of information in local and gateway EGM mainly occurs  because of  incorrect port code, change in container for LCL cargo, incorrect count of containers, LEO after sailing date. The procedure to be followed has been  provided in step by step guide  made available recently by DG Systems.

There is a shared responsibility  of the  officers at ICD’s and gateway ports. They have to ensure swift rectification of erros and effective co-ordination between domestic carriers, who file local EGM’s and shipping lines agents.

Members whose IGST refunds are stuck due to EGM related issues are requested to take note of the  above circular  and steps being taken for error free filing and integration of EGM’s.  The original Circular No. 06/2018-Customs dated 16/03/2018  is available for download using below link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-circulars/cs-circulars-2018/circ06-2018cs.pdf

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

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Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai - List of SB005 errors pertaining to various exporters and list of PFMS which still require validation

EPC/LIC/ACC/SAHAR/IGST 20.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai - List of SB005 errors pertaining to various exporters and list of PFMS which still require validation

Dear Members,

We have received communication from  the Assistant Commissioner, Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai   regarding   list of SB005 errors pertaining to various exporters and list of PFMS which still require validation.

As per the communication, exporters have been once again requested to forward Concordance Table as enlisted in Annexure A of  CBEC Circular 05/2018 - CUS dated 23/02/2018 as Public notice no 02/2018 dated 26/02/2018 issued by Chief commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone -III

Since special drive is being undertaken for a fortnight w.e.f. 15th  March, 2018 till 29th  March, 2018 as a special endeavour to liquidate pending refund claims, exporters are requested to utilise this effort and get their refund claims processed pertaining to SB005 errors.  Exporters are also requested to log in to their ICEGATE id and see status of their Shipping Bills and the errors therein . Only errors pertaining to SB005 are been given utility of manual interface.

Last but not the least, many Exporters have still not validated their Bank Account in PFMS. All these exporters are requested to approach Air cargo Complex and get their Bank Accounts validated in the ICES System so the disbursement can be effected after scrolling out of their IGST Refunds.

Members exporting through Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai are requested to take note of above and go through the attachment and take appropriate action wherever applicable.

For any issues, please contact   Mr. Jaideep Dubey, Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Drawback), Air Cargo Complex, Sahar, Mumbai (Tel- 022-26816631/ 022-26816711,  e-mail- igstexportrefund.accmumbai@gmail.com  )

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

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Reminder - IGST/ ITC Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

EPC/LIC/IGST_ ITC_REFUND_CAMPS 20.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Reminder - IGST/ ITC Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of our mailer dated 15/03/2018 informing you about  IGST refund facilitation camps being organised by CBEC all over India.   To further facilitate the exporters and expedite IGST  refunds,      CBEC has decided to observe “IGST/ ITC Exports Refund Fortnight” from 15th  March to 29th March 2018  to liquidate all the pending export refund claims at various customs locations.

In this regard, the council had also deputed an Officer to JNCH (Nhava Sheva) to meet the  Senior Customs Officers regarding specific issues pertaining to IGST refunds   and also understand IGST refund facilitation process during this fortnight.    During interactions, we understand that IGST refund liquidation is being done  mainly for error code SB005.  The council has been  advised to  inform the members once again  to make use of this opportunity (till 29/03/2018) of liquidating IGST refunds stuck specially due to error code SB005.  The same facilitation, we understand will be offered at all the customs locations during this fortnight.

For the convenience of  members,  the information about such IGST refund facilitation camps being organised at various  Customs Locations is being reproduced  as follows:

JNCH (NHAVA SHEVA)

Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House has issued PN No. 39/2018 dated 14/03/2018 (http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_039.pdf)  whereby an ‘IGST Refund Facilitation Camp’ will be organised commencing from 15.03.2018 to 29.03.2018 at Ground Floor of JNCH.

During this fortnight all shipping bills in respect of which data has been validated by GSTN but refund has not been disbursed due to invoice mismatch error (error code SB005) will be processed on priority.

Those exporters who have exported their consignments from Nhava Sheva port can approach the “IGST Exports  Refund Facilitation Centre” on the ground floor of the Custom House with the prescribed concordance tables in respect of those shipping bills where SB005 error exists, along with the GSTR1 and Table 6A, if any, for the relevant month. After preliminary verification in the help desk these cases would be taken up for priority processing in the IGST refund processing centre at Room no 601 (6th  floor of the custom house)

Exporters may please ensure that concordance tables/GSTR1/Table 6A are submitted only in respect of those shipping bills where SB005 error exists and which have been exported through Nhava Sheva port. The format for the concordance table has also been mailed earlier to the exporters.

For any  issues,  you may contact  (Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Drawback NS-II, JNCH,  e-mail: igstrefundjnch@gmail.com,  Tel: 022-27244708/27243039). 

AIR CARGO COMPLEX,  SAHAR, MUMBAI

Members can contact  IGST Refund  Facilitation Cell   which has been constituted to facilitate IGST refunds specially for SB005 error codes.  The contact details are- Mr. Jaideep Dubey, Asst. Commissioner, Tel- 22-26816631, e-mail igstexportrefund.accmumbai@gmail.com  .

NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE (ZONE1), Mumbai

As per updates on  http://www.mumbaicustomszone1.gov.in/   a special  drive on disposal of 'IGST REFUNDS' is being observed  from 15th  March to 29th  March, 2018.  Exporters are requested to make full use of it.

Principal Chief Commissioner, CGST & CX, Mumbai Zone  (ITC Refunds)

Trade Notice No.40/2018 dated 14.03.2018 has been issued by the  PCCO, CGST & CX, Mumbai Zone as they are observing “ITC Exports Refund Fortnight”till 29/03/2018.   The details of nodal officers are provided in the attached Trade Notice,  members are requested to  make use of this opportunity in case you have pending. ITC refunds.

GUJARAT

O/o Chief Commissioner of Customs, Gujarat Zone has issued communication regarding  special drive to liquidate pendency of IGST refund during 15th  to 29th  March 2018 at  all customs locations under Gujarat Zone.  The communication  from  O/o CCO, Ahmedabad is also  attached for reference.

Similarly, Hazira port has issued advisory  regarding IGST  refund fortnight  attached for your reference.

Further,  we understand that local trade associations (GCCI etc)  are also actively facilitating  in this drive at various locations.   In this regard, Council’s Ahmedabad Regional office can also be contacted for further  details or assistance.

SOUTHERN REGION

As per  updates,  following offices are holding such IGST facilitation camps:

ICD Moosapet Hyderabad office :   The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm at ICD Office at New Railway Goods Shed Road, Moosapet, Hyderabad with their REFUND issues and meet Mr. Mohan – Asst. Commissioner to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Mohan (9840260959).

ICD Office at White Field, Bangalore:   The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm  with their REFUND issues and meet Mr. Gopalkrishna – Asst. Commissioner   to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Gopalkrishna (9845097038).

ICD Office at 60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu:     The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm  with their REFUND issues To  meet Mr. Prashant Kumar Kakala – Deputy Commissioner and Mr. Karthik Raj Asst. Commissioner to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Karthik Raj (9751650067).

Cochin Customs House:  has also decided to conduct a special drive to clear the pending refunds of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) from March 15-March 29. It has been noticed about `120 crore of IGST refunds of exports through Cochin Port is pending disbursal. The pending disbursal is mainly due to errors committed by the exports themselves. The exporters can contact the special officer M S Suresh, assistant commissioner (+91 484 2668040) at Custom House, Willingdon Island, Cochin, Kerala, during this period with their clarification so that the errors committed can be removed and IGST claims processed.

KOLKATA

The Office of the Commissioner, Kolkata South CGST & CX Commissionerate has issued PN No. 01/2018 dated 15/03/2018 (copy enclosed)  whereby an ‘IGST Refund Facilitation Camp’ now organised commencing from 15.03.2018 to 29.03.2018 at Hqrs, Technical Section, Room No. 403, 4th Floor, GST Bhawan, 180 Shantipally, Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata – 700107.  All concerned are requested to file their pending refund claims with their jurisdictional officers under this Commissionerate immediately for expeditious processing of the same. The exporters who have received any ‘Deficiency Memo’ in respect of refund claims already filed by them, they are requested to submit their reply forthwith for disposal of the same within the aforesaid period.

For any  issues,  you may contact  (Hqrs, Technical Section, Room NO. 403, 4th Floor, GST Bhawan, 180 Shantipally, Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata - 700107,  e-mail: kolsouth.gst@gov.in,  Tel: 033 24417013).       

NEW DELHI

As per Public Notice no. 28/2018 (http://delhicustoms.gov.in/files/air-cargo-export/public-notices/2018/PNE28-090318.pdf)     a  camp is being organized at DBK Dept, Export Shed, near IGI Air Port, New Delhi  from 12/03/2018 till weekend  to facilitate refunds in case of error code SB005.  Relevant members may contact the concerned and benefit from this drive.  Such camps are also being organized in other locations such as ICD Tughlakabad etc from 15th onwards till March end 2018.

Kindly note that we have tried to provide information about as many customs locations as   possible.   However, such camps are being organised at most of the locations in the country for liquidating IGST/ ITC refunds pendency.   As soon as information is received,  we shall provide information to  you.  Alternatively, you can check with your local Jurisdiction office for such   facilitation and  available the opportunity of  liquidating IGST/ ITC refunds on exports which are pending.

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

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

JNCH Camp 15.3.2018 onwards

Trade Notice No. 40-2018

Gujarat IGST Camp 15 March onwards

IGST Camp Hazira

PNE28 – (NEW DELHI)

Notice No. 1 – IGST – ITC EXPORTERS REFUND FORTNIGHT

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Online Application for uploading the supporting documents i.e. e- SANCHIT shall be made mandatory for Bills of Entry filed w.e.f 01.04.2018

EPC/LIC/CBEC/e_SANCHIT 16.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Online Application for uploading the supporting documents i.e. e- SANCHIT shall be made mandatory for Bills of Entry filed w.e.f 01.04.2018

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of  our recent mailer informing you  about mandatory implementation of e-SANCHIT w.e.f 15/03/2018.

Now as per latest  updates on CBEC/ICEGATE portals, Online Application for uploading the supporting documents i.e. e-SANCHIT,  shall be made mandatory from 01.04.2018.

All Customs Brokers and self-filers are requested to start filing Bill of Entry using e-SANCHIT.

Members are requested to take  note of this measure and also inform their CHA’s/ Logistics Providers to do the needful accordingly.

For additional information on e-SANCHIT,  Procedure for electronic document upload & FAQ’s etc,  please use below link for reference:

https://www.icegate.gov.in/eSANCHIT.html

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

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GST - Clarifications on exports related IGST/ ITC refund issues

EPC/LIC/GST 15.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

GST - Clarifications on exports related IGST/ ITC refund issues

Dear Members,

The Central Board of Excise and Customs, GST Policy Wing has issued Circular No. 37/11/2018-GST  dated 15/03/2018 regarding  Clarifications on exports related refund issues.

We understand that CBEC has received several representations seeking further clarifications on various issues relating to  IGST/ ITC refunds on exports. In this regard, clarifications  have been provided in the circular  which are reproduced/ highlighted  as follows:

Non-availment of drawback in case of ITC refund:

The third proviso to sub-section (3) of section 54 of  the CGST Act states that no refund of input tax credit shall be allowed in cases where the supplier of goods or services or both avails of drawback in respect of central tax.

It is now clarified that a supplier availing of drawback only with respect to basic customs duty shall be eligible for refund of unutilized input tax credit of central tax / State tax / Union territory tax / integrated tax / compensation cess under the said provision. It is further clarified that refund of eligible  credit on account of State tax shall be available even if the supplier of goods or services or both has availed of drawback in respect of central tax.

Amendment through Table 9 of GSTR-1:

It has been reported that refund claims are not being processed on account of mis-matches between data contained in FORM GSTR-1, FORM GSTR-3B and shipping bills/bills of export. In this connection, it may be  noted that the facility of filing of Table 9 in FORM GSTR-1, an amendment table which allows for amendments of invoices/ shipping bills details furnished in FORM GSTR-1 for  earlier tax period, is already available. If a taxpayer has committed an error while entering the  details of an invoice / shipping bill / bill of export in Table 6A or Table 6B of FORM  GSTR-1, he can rectify the same in Table 9 of FORM GSTR-1. It is advised that while processing refund claims on account of zero rated supplies, information contained in Table 9 of FORM GSTR-1 of the subsequent tax periods should be taken into cognizance, wherever applicable.

Local offices  are also advised to refer to Circular No. 26/26/2017 – GST dated 29th December, 2017, wherein the procedure for rectification of errors made while filing the returns in FORM GSTR-3B has been provided. Therefore, in case of discrepancies between

the data furnished by the taxpayer in FORM GSTR-3B and FORM GSTR-1, the officer shall refer to the said Circular and process the refund application accordingly.

Exports without LUT:

Export of goods or services can be made without payment of integrated tax under the provisions of rule 96A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (the CGST Rules). Under the said provisions, an exporter is required to furnish a bond or Letter of Undertaking (LUT) to the jurisdictional Commissioner before effecting zero rated  supplies.  A detailed procedure for filing of LUT has already been specified vide Circular No. 8/8/2017 –GST dated 4th October, 2017. It has been brought to the notice of the Board that in  some cases, such zero rated supplies have been made before filing the LUT and refund claims for unutilized input tax credit have been filed.

In this regard, it is emphasised that the substantive benefits of zero rating may not be denied where it has been established that exports in terms of the relevant provisions have been made. The delay in furnishing of LUT in such cases may be condoned and the facility for export under LUT may be allowed on ex post facto basis taking into account the facts and

circumstances of each case.

Exports after specified period:

Rule 96A (1) of the CGST Rules provides that any  registered person may export goods or services without payment of integrated tax after  furnishing a LUT / bond and that he would be liable to pay the tax due along with the interest as applicable within a period of fifteen days after the expiry of three months or such further period as may be allowed by the Commissioner from the date of issue of the invoice for  export, if the goods are not exported out of India.

It has been reported that the exporters have been asked to pay integrated tax where the goods have been exported but not within three months from the date of the issue of the invoice for export. In this regard, it is emphasised that exports have been zero rated under the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (IGST Act) and as long as goods have actually been exported even after a period of three months, payment of integrated tax first and claiming refund at a subsequent date should not be insisted upon. In such cases, the jurisdictional Commissioner may consider granting extension of time limit for export as provided in the said sub-rule on post facto basis keeping in view the facts and circumstances

of each case. The same principle should be followed in case of export of services.

Deficiency Memo (RFD-01A):

If the RFD-01A application for refund is complete, an acknowledgement in FORM GST RFD-02 should be issued  and CGST Rules provides for communication in FORM GST RFD-03 (deficiency memo) where deficiencies are noticed.

The said sub-rule also provides that once the deficiency memo has been issued, the claimant

is required to file a fresh refund application after the rectification of the deficiencies.

In this connection, a clarification has been sought whether with respect to a refund claim, deficiency memo can be issued more than once. In this regard rule 90 of the CGST Rules may be referred to, wherein it has been clearly stated that once an applicant has been communicated the deficiencies in respect of a particular application, the applicant shall furnish a fresh refund application after rectification of such deficiencies. It is therefore, clarified that there can be only one deficiency memo for one refund application and once such a memo has been issued, the applicant is required to file a fresh refund application, manually in FORM GST RFD-01A. This fresh application would be accompanied with the original ARN, debit entry number generated originally and a hard copy of the refund application filed online earlier. It is further clarified that once an application has been submitted afresh, pursuant to a deficiency memo, the proper officer will not serve another defficiency memo with respect to the application for the same period, unless the deficiencies pointed out in the original memo remain unrectified, either wholly or partly, or any other substantive deficiency is noticed subsequently.

Self-declaration for non-prosecution:

It is representation that exporters are being asked for  a self-declaration with every refund claim to the effect that the claimant has not been prosecuted. It is clarified that this requirement is already satisfied in case of exports under LUT and asking for self–declaration with every refund claim where the exports have been made under LUT is not warranted.

Discrepancy between values of GST invoice and shipping bill/bill of export:

It is clarified that the zero rated supply of goods is effected under the provisions of the GST  laws. An exporter, at the time of supply of goods declares that the goods are for export and the same is done under an invoice issued under rule 46 of the CGST Rules. The value recorded in the GST invoice should normally be the transaction value. The same transaction value should normally be recorded in the corresponding shipping bill / bill of export.

During the processing of the refund claim, the value of the goods declared in the GST invoice and the value in the corresponding shipping bill / bill of export should be examined and the lower of the two values should be sanctioned as refund.

Refund of taxes paid under existing laws:

CGST Act provides  that refunds of tax/duty paid under the existing law shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the existing law. It is observed that certain taxpayers have applied for such refund claims in FORM GST RFD-01A also. In this regard, the field formations are advised to reject such applications and pass a rejection order in FORM GST PMT-03 and communicate the same on the common portal in FORM GST RFD-01B. The procedures laid down under the existing laws viz., Central Excise Act, 1944 and Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994 read with above referred sub-sections of section 142 of the CGST Act shall be followed while processing such refund claims.

Furthermore, it has been brought to the notice of CBEC that the field formations are rejecting, withholding or re-crediting CENVAT credit, while processing claims of refund filed under the existing laws. In this regard, attention is invited to sub-section (3) of section 142 of the CGST Act which provides that the amount of refund arising out of such claims shall be refunded in cash. Further, the first proviso to the said sub-section provides that where any claim for refund of CENVAT credit is fully or partially rejected, the amount so rejected shall lapse and therefore, will not be transitioned into GST. Furthermore, it should be ensured

that no refund of the amount of CENVAT credit is granted in case the said amount has been

transitioned under GST. The field formations are advised to process such refund applications accordingly.

Filing frequency of Refunds:

Various representations have been received by CBEC regarding the period for which refund applications can be filed. Section 2(107) of the CGST Act defines the term “tax period” as the period for which the return is required to be furnished. The terms ‘Net ITC’ and ‘turnover of zero rated supply of goods/services’ are used in the context of the relevant period in rule 89(4) of CGST Rules. The phrase ‘relevant period’ has been defined in the said sub-rule as ‘the period for which the claim has been filed’.

In many scenarios, exports may not have been made in that period in which the inputs or input services were received and input tax credit has been availed. Similarly, there may be

cases where exports may have been made in a period but no input tax credit has been availed in the said period. The above referred rule, taking into account such scenarios, defines relevant period in the context of the refund claim and does not link it to a tax period.

In this regard, it is hereby clarified that the exporter, at his option, may file refund
claim for one calendar month / quarter or by clubbing successive calendar months / quarters. The calendar month(s) / quarter(s) for which refund claim has been filed, however, cannot spread across different financial years.

BRC / FIRC for export of goods:

It is clarified that the realization of convertible  foreign exchange is one of the conditions for export of services. In case of export of goods, realization of consideration is not a pre-condition. In rule 89 (2) of the CGST Rules, a statement containing the number and date of invoices and the relevant Bank Realisation Certificates (BRC) or Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates (FIRC) is required in case of export of services whereas, in case of export of goods, a statement containing the number and date of shipping bills or bills of export and the number and the date of the relevant export invoices is required to be submitted along with the claim for refund. It is therefore clarified that insistence on proof of realization of export proceeds for processing of refund claims related to export of goods has not been envisaged in the law and should not be insisted upon.

Supplies to Merchant Exporters:

Notification No. 40/2017 – Central Tax (Rate), dated 23rd October 2017 and notification No. 41/2017 – Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 23rd October 2017 provide for supplies for exports at a concessional rate of 0.05% and 0.1% respectively, subject to certain conditions specified in the said notifications.

It is clarified that the benefit of supplies at concessional rate is subject to certain conditions and the said benefit is optional. The option may or may not be availed by the supplier and / or the recipient and the goods may be procured at the normal applicable tax rate.

It is also clarified that the exporter will be eligible to take credit of the tax @ 0.05% / 0.1% paid by him. The supplier who supplies goods at the concessional rate is also eligible for refund on account of inverted tax structure as per the provisions of clause (ii) of the first

proviso to sub-section (3) of section 54 of the CGST Act. It may also be noted that the exporter of such goods can export the goods only under LUT / bond and cannot export on

payment of integrated tax. In this connection, notification No. 3/2018-Central Tax, dated
23.01.2018 may be referred.

Requirement of invoices for processing of claims for refund:

It was  envisaged that only the specified statements would be required for processing of refund claims because the details of outward supplies and inward supplies would be available on the common portal which would be matched. However, because of delays in operationalizing the requisite modules on the common portal, in many cases, suppliers’ invoices on the basis of which the  exporter is claiming refund may not be available on the system. For processing of refund claims of input tax credit, verifying the invoice details is quintessential. In a completely electronic environment, the information of the recipients’ invoices would be dependent upon the suppliers’ information, thus putting an in-built check-and-balance in the system. However, as the refund claims are being filed by the recipient in a semi-electronic environment and is completely based on the information provided by them, it is necessary that invoices are scrutinized.

List of documents required for processing the various categories of refund claims on exports is provided in the Table  available in the circular. Apart from the documents listed in the Table, no other documents should be called for from the taxpayers, unless the same are not available with the officers electronically

These instructions shall apply to exports made on or after 1st  July, 2017.
Members are requested to take note of   aboveclarifications regarding export related IGST/ ITC refund issues. The original circular is available for download using below link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/circularno-37-cgst.pdf

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

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

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DGFT Amendment in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20)

EPC/LIC/DGFT 15.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

DGFT Amendment in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20)

Dear Members, 

The O/o Director General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi has issued Public Notice no. 65/2015-2020  dated 13/03/2018  regarding amendment in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20).

As an effect of this Public Notice,   Para 2.86 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20)   is deleted.

Kindly note that Para 2.86 of HBP deals  with admissibility of  duty credit scrip / discharge of EO applications  in cases where  payments are backed  by  Irrevocable Letter of Credit.        The Para 2.86 reads as follows:

“2.86 Irrevocable Letter of Credit

In case where applicant applies for duty credit scrip / discharge of EO  against confirmed irrevocable letter of credit (or bill of exchange which is unconditionally Avalised / Co-Accepted / Guaranteed by a bank) and this is confirmed and certified by exporter’s bank in relevant Bank Certificate of Export and Realization, payment of export proceeds shall be deemed to have been realized. For Status Holders, irrevocable letter of credit would suffice”

Members are  requested to take note of this amendment regarding deletion of Para 2.86 from HBP.    The Public Notice no 65/2015-2020  dated 13/03/2018  is available for download using below link-

http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/PN/PN17/PN%2065%20eng.pdf

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G Bharadi
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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Inputs for 5th India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) to be held in New Delhi during June 2018

EPC/LIC/TMM_BRAZIL 15.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Inputs for 5th India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) to be held in New Delhi during June 2018

We have received communication from the Under Secretary (FT – LAC), Department of Commerce, Government of India  that the 5th Meeting of India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) is being scheduled in New Delhi during June, 2018. The meeting will be co-chaired by Commerce Secretary from Indian side.

Kindly note  that   India-Brazil TMM is an institutional mechanism to identify bottlenecks and to take appropriate measures to overcome operational/ tariff and non-tariff obstacles to bilateral trade between India and Brazil.

The last (4th) meeting of TMM was held on 30th September, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A copy of the minutes of the 4th meeting of TMM is enclosed for your ready reference.

In view of the proposed 5th meeting of India-Brazil TMM during the month of June, 2018, you are requested to kindly furnish bilateral issues (tariff & non-tariff) to be raised with Brazil with some justification/ background.

Therefore, members are kindly requested to  revert with  inputs/ comments  latest by 20th March 2018 on our e-mail ids- deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & balani.lic@chemexcil.gov.in  for consideration.

Your  timely replies will be appreciated.

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

http://chemexcil.in/uploads/files/Minutes_4th_TMM_30_9_2016_Brasilia.compressed_.pdf  

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V. Imp - IGST Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

EPC/LIC/IGST_REFUNDs_CAMPSPS 15.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

V. Imp - IGST Refund Facilitation Camps at various Customs locations from 15/03/2018 onwards till march end

Dear Members,

To further facilitate the exporters and expedite IGST  refunds,      CBEC has decided to observe “IGST Exports Refund Fortnight” from 15th  March to 29th March 2018  to liquidate all the pending export refund claims at various customs locations.

For the convenience of  members,  the information about such IGST refund facilitation camps being organised at various  Customs Locations is  as follows:

JNCH (NHAVA SHEVA)

Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House has issued PN No. 39/2018 dated 14/03/2018 (http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_039.pdf)  whereby an ‘IGST Refund Facilitation Camp’ will be organised commencing from 15.03.2018 to 29.03.2018 at Ground Floor of JNCH.

During this fortnight all shipping bills in respect of which data has been validated by GSTN but refund has not been disbursed due to invoice mismatch error (error code SB005) will be processed on priority. Those exporters who have exported their consignments from Nhava Sheva port can approach the IGST refund helpdesk on the ground floor of the Custom House with the prescribed concordance tables in respect of those shipping bills where SB005 error exists, along with the GSTR1 and Table 6A, if any, for the relevant month. After preliminary verification in the help desk these cases would be taken up for priority processing in the IGST refund processing centre on 6th floor of the custom house.

Exporters may please ensure that concordance tables/GSTR1/Table 6A are submitted only in respect of those shipping bills where SB005 error exists and which have been exported through Nhava Sheva port. The format for the concordance table has also been mailed earlier to the exporters.

For any  issues,  you may contact  (Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Drawback NS-II, JNCH,  e-mail: igstrefundjnch@gmail.com,  Tel: 022-27244708/27243039).       

AIR CARGO COMPLEX,  SAHAR, MUMBAI

Members can contact  IGST Refund  Facilitation Cell   which has been constituted to facilitate IGST refunds specially for SB005 error codes.  The contact details are- Mr. Jaideep Dubey, Asst. Commissioner, Tel- 22-26816631, e-mail igstexportrefund.accmumbai@gmail.com  .

NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE (ZONE1), Mumbai

As per updates on  http://www.mumbaicustomszone1.gov.in/   a special  drive on disposal of 'IGST REFUNDS' is being observed  from 15th  March to 29th  March, 2018.  Exporters are requested to make full use of it.

GUJARAT

O/o Chief Commissioner of Customs, Gujarat Zone has issued communication regarding  special drive to liquidate pendency of IGST refund during 15th to 29th March 2018 at  all customs locations under Gujarat Zone.  The communication  from  O/o CCO, Ahmedabad is also  attached for reference.

Similarly, Hazira port has issued advisory  regarding IGST  refund fortnight  attached for your reference.

Further,  we understand that local trade associations (GCCI etc)  are also actively facilitating  in this drive at various locations.   In this regard, Council’s Ahmedabad Regional office can also be contacted for further  details in this regard as they are also working in tandem with various agencies/ stakeholders.

SOUTHERN REGION

As per  updates,  following offices are holding such IGST facilitation camps:

ICD Moosapet Hyderabad office :  The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm at ICD Office at New Railway Goods Shed Road, Moosapet, Hyderabad with their REFUND issues and meet Mr. Mohan – Asst. Commissioner to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Mohan (9840260959).

ICD Office at White Field, Bangalore:   The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm  with their REFUND issues and meet Mr. Gopalkrishna – Asst. Commissioner   to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Gopalkrishna (9845097038).

ICD Office at 60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu:     The members can walk-in any time between 10am to 6pm  with their REFUND issues To  meet Mr. Prashant Kumar Kakala – Deputy Commissioner and Mr. Karthik Raj Asst. Commissioner to sort out their  complaint till March end. Members can contact Mr. Karthik Raj (9751650067).

Cochin Customs House:  has also decided to conduct a special drive to clear the pending refunds of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) from March 15-March 29. It has been noticed about `120 crore of IGST refunds of exports through Cochin Port is pending disbursal. The pending disbursal is mainly due to errors committed by the exports themselves. The exporters can contact the special officer M S Suresh, assistant commissioner (+91 484 2668040) at Custom House, Willingdon Island, Cochin, Kerala, during this period with their clarification so that the errors committed can be removed and IGST claims processed.

NEW DELHI

As per Public Notice no. 28/2018 (http://delhicustoms.gov.in/files/air-cargo-export/public-notices/2018/PNE28-090318.pdf)     a  camp is being organized at DBK Dept, Export Shed, near IGI Air Port, New Delhi  from 12/03/2018 till weekend  to facilitate refunds in case of error code SB005.  Relevant members may contact the concerned and benefit from this drive.

Such camps are also being organized in other locations such as ICD Tughlakabad etc from 15th onwards till March end 2018.

KOLKATA

We are awaiting direction/ information from the local customs office for such an initiative.

Kindly note that we have tried to provide information about as many customs locations as   possible.   However, such camps are being organised at most of the locations in the country. As soon as information is received,  we shall provide information to  you.  Alternatively, you can check with your local Jurisdiction office  for such   facilitation.

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

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

Encl : JNCH_IGST_CAMP_15.03_.2018

Gujarat_(IGST_Camp_15_March

IGST_CAMP_HAZIRA

PNE28-090318_(New_Delhi_IG)

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DGFT - Launch of e-MPS facility to make online payment for miscellaneous applications

EPC/LIC/DGFT/e-MPS 14.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

DGFT - Launch of e-MPS facility to make online payment for miscellaneous applications

Dear Members,

As an ease of doing business measure, the O/o Directorate General of Foreign Trade  has  launched e-MPS facility to make online payment for miscellaneous applications.  This development has been notified vide Trade Notice no 25/2018 dated 14.03.2018.

Currently,  online payment  mode  is available for submission of applications for various FTP schemes and digital payment for these applications. However, there are applications like amendment of license, payment of composition fee etc. where facility of online payment is not available.

In this regard,  a facility is being made available to make online payment of feel charges for all the applications where payment is currently being made through manual mode i.e. through Demand Draft/ Bank Receipt.

Ø Using this facility, the online payment can now be made even for a manual application made to a DGFT Regional Office/ DGFT HQ.

Ø The proof of payment, along with the relevant application has to be submitted to the concerned DGFT Regional Authority)/ DGFT HQ.   On submission, the concerned DGFT Regional Office will authenticate the payment from the system and update it as utilized. The DGFT Office will print the receipt, having unique DGFT reference number, of payment received and will link it with the particular application submitted. The fee for the application will be treated as paid and application will be processed.

Ø Both, the online payment and manual mode payment will be allowed for one month from the issue of this trade notice.The issues reported and problem faced with thee-MPS will be addressed in this one month period. At the expiry of the one month period all the fee payments will have to be made electronically only.

Ø This new facility is not to be used for making payment for applications where an online payment facility coupled with online application facility is already available. For example; fee for MEIS has to be paid through the MEIS application module only.

Ø The facility of online payment can be accessed from DGFT website using  Online Application -> ECOM -> Online ECOM Application path or from http://l64.100.128.143/e_homepage.asp  link. The applicant has to login using his Digital Certificate. Login ids/ pwds have been created for DGFT offices to access this module. The user guide for both members of the trade and internal users of DGFT Offices can be downloaded from the above link.

Members are requested to take note of this ease of doing  business measure.  The  Trade Notice no. 25/2018 dated 14.03.2018 is available for download using below link-

RADE NOTICES NO.

DATE

SUBJECT

Trade Notice No.25/2018

14.03.2018

Launch of e-MPS- facility to make online payment for miscellaneous applications

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

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JNCH - IGST Refund not disbursed due to PFMS error

EPC/LIC/DGFT/e-MPS 14.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - IGST Refund not disbursed due to PFMS error

Dear Members,

Kindly note that the  O/o Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House, Nhava Sheva (I)  has  issued Public Notice No. 38/2018 dated  12/03/2018  regarding procedure to be followed in cases where IGST Refund is  not disbursed due to PFMS error.

As per the PN it is observed that  after generation of IGST Refund Scroll through ICES, in some cases the IGST Refund could not be disbursed due to IFSC not being accepted by PFMS/not registered at PFMS.

The list of such IEC holders where IGST Refund has not been disbursed due to PFMS error is uploaded on the JNCH website and can download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/IGST_REFUND.pdf

IEC holders can also check the PFMS verification status after registering themselves on ICEGATE (www.icegate.gov.in). Post registration, the PFMS status can be checked in IEC wise PFMS Invalidated A/Cs report.

For error codes TBE0001 to TBE0007 and TBE0018, the IEC holder should contact the ICEGATE at the e-mail ID (icegatehelpdesk@icegate.gov.in ) quoting the specific error code.

For other error codes (to be specified in the correspondence), IEC holders are required to submit the following documents to the EDI Section, JNCH at the e-mail ID (edi@jawaharcustoms.gov.in ) for updation of their IFSC account:

In case of Fresh Registration/Changes:

Request letter to DC/EDI for registration of IFSC.

Account details verified by concerned bank on exporter’s letterhead.

IEC copy.

PAN copy.

In case of cancellation of earlier account and registration of a new one:

All the above documents.

NOC from Exporter.

NOC from Bank.

Members whose IGST refunds on exports from JNCH are stuck due to PFMS error are   requested to take note and do the needful. Members who have exported  through  other ports may also  check through their CHA’s and do the needful submission at the EDI dept and rectify.

The PFMS related error codes are also enclosed with this Public Notice which is available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_038.pdf

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

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

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RBI - Discontinuation of Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) and Letters of Comfort (LoCs) for Trade Credits

EPC/LIC/DGFT/e-MPS 14.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

RBI - Discontinuation of Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) and Letters of Comfort (LoCs) for Trade Credits

Dear Members,

Kindly note that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)  has issued A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 dated March 13, 2018  regarding discontinuation of  the practice of issuance of LoUs/ LoCs for Trade Credits for imports into India by AD Category –I banks with immediate effect.

However, Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees for Trade Credits for imports into India may continue to be issued subject to compliance with the provisions contained in Department of Banking Regulation Master Circular No. DBR. No. Dir. BC.11/13.03.00/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on “Guarantees and Co-acceptances”, as amended from time to time.

Members are requested to take note of this important change  and do the needful accordingly.  Your feed-back on this  change can  also be sent on e-mail id’s:  ed@chemexcil.gov.in  &  deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in.     The original circular is available for download using below link-

https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/notification/PDFs/NOTI139F15274F2540046CE9C14E9DFEAA60941.PDF

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

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Draft “Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS)”- Comments Requested

EPC/LIC/INSS 13.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Draft “Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS)”- Comments Requested

Dear Members,

The council  has received communication from the Deputy Secretary, Trade Policy Division, Dept of Commerce, GoI  informing us about formulation of  Draft Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS).

You will appreciate that importance of 'standards' in trade in goods and services is fast becoming critical for the domestic as well as international trade. Often, regulators in foreign markets mandate standards and conformity assessment procedures as a pre-condition for the trade. These rules determine both domestic and trans-border trade.

The concerns over the impact of standards and technical regulations as non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in global trade are important for a developing country like India.

Understanding the implications of standards in domestic / international trade is, therefore, very important for the Central Government Ministries, State Government's as well as the Industry.

Upgrading to international standards, making standards mandatory, creating requisite infrastructural facilities like testing, certification, trace-back, packaging and labelling as well as schemes for promoting adherence to international standards can go a long way in meeting challenges that are employed by a country under Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary Agreement (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement (TBT) of WTO.

In this backdrop, Department of Commerce has been engaged in organizing various standards conclaves since 2014 so as to address various issues concerning regulatory eco-system in the country in a structured manner. Till now, 4 national and 10 regional standard conclaves have been organized across different cities in the country, where various stakeholders, like producers/exporters of agricultural, marine products along with those in industrial goods and services have participated and shared their problems and suggestions.

During the last (4th National Standards Conclave, 1-2 May 2017 at New Delhi), a draft strategy paper titled Indian National Standards Strategy (INSS) that was prepared as an outcome of last four years activities was discussed. The draft was also subsequently discussed with subject experts on various other fora, and now, a draft final strategy document has been readied.

Key objectives of this draft strategy are following:

Positioning standards as a key driver of all economic activities relating to goods and services.

Developing a comprehensive ecosystem in India for standards development taking into account the diversity of interests and expertise available.

Using standards as enhancer of competitiveness of Indian goods and services in domestic and international markets.

Providing level playing field to domestic industry.

Adopting best practices in standardization, conformity assessment, and technical regulations, and creating an integrated infrastructure, roadmaps and institutions for their effective management.

Playing an active role and taking leadership positions in apex international forums in the related areas.

Creating response mechanisms to global developments on standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment practices that impact market access of Indian goods and services.

Aligning the Strategy with other national policies related to trade & industry, consumers and environment.

The draft  document on Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS) is enclosed herewith for your  reference.

We look forward to your comment/ inputs  by  24/03/2018 on  e-mail ids-  ed@chemexcil.gov.in and deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in .

Your timely replies will be appreciated and enable us consolidate the responses and submit to  TPD, MOC by the stipulated deadline of 30/03/2018 for consideration.

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

Indian National Strategy for Standards

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Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) Meeting at O/o Addl. DGFT Mumbai on 22/03/2018 at 3pm

EPC/LIC/ADDL.DGFT 13.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) Meeting at O/o Addl. DGFT Mumbai on 22/03/2018 at 3pm

Dear Members,

The council has received intimation from the EFC Section, O/o Addl  DGFT, Mumbai that the next Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) Meeting has been scheduled as under-

Date:        22/03/2018

Time:       3.00 PM

Venue:    Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Office of the Additional DGFT, Mumbai

Members are therefore requested to please send pending issues pertaining to Addl. DGFT Mumbai Office by 15/03/2018  in the format provided below  having details like Issue, File number, past follow-ups, current status etc-

Sr. No.

Name of Concerned EPC/ Name of firm

Grievance in detail with relevant file no.
(please mention, if the grievance has also been taken up with any other RA or DGFT HQs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 # For EDI issues, please send details like IEC No., File No., Shipping Bill No., Name of Port of registration, Error Code, Email id & direct contact number of your company.

It is also requested that the grievances which have been raised in the previous GRC Meeting should not be sent again.

Your timely  replies will be appreciated and enable us submit to Addl. DGFT, Mumbai office within the deadline of 16/03/2018.

The email id’s for sending replies are deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in & kalpana.acct@chemexcil.gov.in

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
S.G Bharadi
Executive Director
CHEMEXCIL

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JNCH Issuance of Form E-13 before LEO for Export Containers in JNCH Operationalization of “one time default intimation” to Shipping Lines by DPD importers at JNCH

EPC/LIC/JNCH/PN’s 12.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH Issuance of Form E-13 before LEO for Export Containers in JNCH Operationalization of “one time default intimation” to Shipping Lines by DPD importers at JNCH

Dear Members,

Kindly note that O/o Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House, Nhava Sheva (III  & G)  has  issued important Public Notices regarding Issuance of Form E-13 before LEO for Export Containers in JNCH and Operationalization of “one time default intimation” to Shipping Lines by DPD importers at JNCH, respectively.

For the sake of convenience of the members exporting/ importing through JNCH (Nhava Sheva), the gist of these Public notices are provided as follows:

Issuance of Form E-13 before LEO for Export Containers in JNCH

As  per O/o JNCH, NS-G  Public Notice 35/2018 dated 08/03/2018  it is informed  that at the time of entry of Export containers in the Parking Plaza, Exporters/CHAs are not required to produce the Form E-13. However, it is to be produced mandatorily after the registration process and before the issuance of LEO. Hence, Form E-13 would be a prerequisite for the issuance of LEO. This practice is aimed at ensuring that the containers move directly to the port terminal after LEO generation. Movement of Containers/TTs for export should be planned by Exporters in such a way that they reach the port at the closest possible date of vessel shutout with some additional time to avoid the eleventh hour rush.   For further details, members may refer to above-said  Public Notice available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_035.pdf

Operationalization of “one time default intimation” to Shipping Lines by DPD importers at JNCH

As per O/o JNCH, NS-III  Public Notice 36/2018 dated 09/03/2018  trade is informed  about the relaxation in the norms for advance intimation for “DPD Importers” in consultation with shipping lines and CSLA. It was felt that instead of requirement to submit such intimation each time before arrival of the vessel, “one time default intimation” may be obtained from DPD importers and submitted to shipping lines through CSLA [ csla@bombaychamber.com ] so that default stacking code indicated in the said “intimation” can be treated as default stacking code by shipping lines.  In view of the above, all the DPD importers of JNCH are advised to submit “one time default intimation” in the format as annexed to this Public Notice in the manner as prescribed in the format itself.     For further details, members may refer to above-said  Public Notice available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_036.pdf

Members exporting/ importing through JNCH (Nhava Sheva) are  requested to take note of above Public Notices and for further details may use above links for download.   For issues, members/ CHA’s  may contact the concerned officers mentioned in the above said PNs.

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

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

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V. Imp - Recommendations of the 26th GST Council Meeting held on 10/03/2018

EPC/LIC/26th GST_Council 12.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

V. Imp
Recommendations of the 26th GST Council Meeting held on 10/03/2018
Extension of tax exemptions for exporters for six months and deferment of the implementation of the e-Wallet scheme by 6 months i.e., up-to 01.10.2018
Introduction of e-way bill for inter-State movement of goods across the country from 01st April 2018
GSTR 3B and GSTR 1 is extended for another three months i.e., April to June, 2018
Reverse charge Mechanism (RCM) deferred till 30.06.2018 TDS /TCS) shall remain suspended till 30.06.2018.

Dear Members,

Kindly note  that the 26th Meeting of GST Council was held on 10th March, 2018 wherein several recommendations have been made pertaining to implementation of e-way bill,  exporters tax exemptions,  RCM, GSTR-3b/ GSTR-1 etc.

As per the press releases issued by PIB & CBEC, the various recommendations are highlighted/ reproduced as follows for your reference:

Extension of Tax exemptions for exporters for six months  & deferment of  the implementation of the e-Wallet scheme by 6 months i.e., up-to 01.10.2018  

As you are aware, to address the liquidity issues of exporters, an interim solution was found by re-introduction of  the pre-GST tax exemptions on such imports. Additionally, for merchant exporters a special scheme of payment of GST @ 0.1% on their procured goods was introduced. Also, domestic procurement made under Advance Authorization, EPCG and EOU schemes were recognized as 'deemed exports' with flexibility for either the suppliers or the exporters being able to claim a refund of GST / IGST paid thereon. All these avenues were made available up-to 31.03.2018.

The permanent solution agreed to by the Council was to introduce an e-Wallet scheme w.e.f. 01.04.2018. The e-Wallet scheme is basically the creation of electronic e-Wallets, which would be credited with notional or virtual currency by the DGFT. This notional / virtual currency would be used by the exporters to make the payment of GST / IGST on the goods imported / procured by them so their funds are not blocked.

In this regard,  a Working Group with representatives of Central and State Governments was formed  to operationalize the e-Wallet scheme. After reviewing the progress, the Council appreciated has noted that this would require more time.  Accordingly, the Council has agreed to:

Defer the implementation of the e-Wallet scheme by 6 months i.e., upto 01.10.2018; and

(b)   Extend the present dispensation in terms of exemptions etc. which is available up to 31.03.2018, for a further 6 months i.e., upto 01.10.2018.

Introduction of e-way bill for inter-State movement of goods across the country from 01st April 2018

GST Council has also recommended the introduction of e-way bill for inter-State movement of goods across the country from 01st April 2018. For intra-State movement of goods, e-way bill system will be introduced w.e.f. a date to be announced in a phased manner but not later than 01st June, 2018.  Major improvements over the last set of rules are as follows:

E-way bill is required to be generated only where the value of the consignment exceeds Rs. 50000/-. For smaller value consignments, no e-way bill is required.

The provisions of sub-rule (7) of Rule 138 will be notified from a later date. Therefore, at present there is no requirement to generate e-way bill where an individual consignment value is less than Rs. 50,000/-, even if the transporter is carrying goods of more than Rs. 50,000/- in a single conveyance.

Value of exempted goods has been excluded from value of the consignment, for the purpose of e-way bill generation.

Public conveyance has also been included as a mode of transport and the responsibility of generating e-way bill in case of movement of goods by public transport would be that of the consignor or consignee.

Railways has been exempted from generation and carrying of e-way bill with the condition that without the production of e-way bill, railways will not deliver the goods to the recipient. But railways are required to carry invoice or delivery challan etc.

Time period for the recipient to communicate his acceptance or rejection of the consignment would be the validity period of the concerned e-way bill or 72 hours, whichever is earlier.

In case of movement of goods on account of job-work, the registered job worker can also generate e-way bill.

Consignor can authorize the transporter, courier agency and e-commerce operator to fill PART-A of e-way bill on his behalf.

Movement of goods from the place of consignor to the place of transporter up to a distance of 50 Km [increased from 10 km] does not require filling of PART-B of e-way bill.They have to generate PART-A of e-way bill.

Extra validity period has been provided for Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC). 

If the goods cannot be transported within the validity period of the e-way bill, the transporter may extend the validity period in case of transhipment or in case of circumstances of an exceptional nature.

Validity of one day will expire at midnight of the day immediately following the date of generation of e-way bill.

Once verified by any tax officer, the same conveyance will not be subject to a second check in any State or Union territory, unless and until, specific information for the same is received.

In case of movement of goods by railways, airways and waterways, the e-way bill can be generated even after commencement of movement of goods.

Movement of goods on account of Bill-To-Ship-To supply will be handled through the capturing of place of despatch in PART-A of e-way bill.

Return filing System

The present system of filing of GSTR 3B and GSTR 1 is extended for another three months i.e., April to June, 2018 till the new return system is finalized. A new model was discussed extensively and Group of Ministers on IT has been tasked to finalize the same.

Reverse charge mechanism (RCM)

The liability to pay tax on reverse charge basis has been deferred till 30.06.2018. In the meantime, a Group of Ministers will look into the modalities of its implementation to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the trade and industry.

TDS/TCS

The provisions for deduction of tax at source (TDS) and collection of tax at source (TCS) shall remain suspended till 30.06.2018. In the meantime, the modalities of linking State and Central Governments accounting system with GSTN will be worked out so that seamless credit is available to the registered traders whose tax is deducted or collected at source.

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

GST implementation Committee (GIC) has been tasked with the work of redressing the grievances caused to the taxpayers arising out of IT glitches.

Members are requested to kindly take note of the above recommendations of the 26th GST Council meeting.   The  notifications by CBEC/ DGFT pertaining to above recommendations  shall be mailed to you in due course, once issued.   In the interim,  members may also refer to the  CBEC press releases  available for download using below links.

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/press-release-exporter-extension-10march2018.pdf

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/press-note-return-RCM-TDS.pdf

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/press-note-e-way-bill.pdf

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

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JNCH - Procedure for registration of Self Sealing for Electronic Sealing of containerized cargo at factory or warehouse premises

EPC/LIC/SELF_SEALING 12.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - Procedure for registration of Self Sealing for Electronic Sealing of containerized cargo at factory or warehouse premises

Dear Members,

This is in continuation of  recent  JNCH ( Nhava Sheva-G) Public Notices regardingProcedure for obtaining Self Sealing Permission for Electronic Sealing of containerized cargoat factory or warehouse premises.

Now, O/o JNCH,  Nhava Sheva (G) has issued Public Notice 32/2018 dated 07/03/2018 regarding Procedure for registration of Self Sealing for Electronic Sealing of containerized cargo at factory or warehouse premises.

As per above-said PN, the Self Sealing Permission and Factory Stuffing Permission obtained by the Exporters are to be registered with the EDI Systems, JNCH and the procedure for registration for Self-Sealing of export containers are as follows:

Ø Exporters who are having AEO status and already availing the self-sealing procedure will have to submit a self-attested copy of AEO registration and self-sealing permission and follow the RFID e-Sealing procedure. They are also to be registered with EDI Systems through FSP Section of JNCH.

Ø Exporters who were availing the factory/warehouse stuffing permission under Central Excise supervision would be entitled for self-sealing procedure and would have to follow the RFID e-Sealing procedure and have to register with EDI Systems through FSP Section of JNCH.  They are required to submit the following documents:-

i.                    Request letter from Exporter.

ii.                 Authorization letter from the Exporter in case the document are submitted by a representative or a Custom Broker.

iii.               Self-Certified Copy of Old FSP/Self Sealing Permission issued by JNCH.

iv.               Self-Certified copy of IEC/PAN/GSTN Registration No. v. Specimen Signature with photograph of authorized signatories duly attested by Director/Partner/Proprietor.

Ø Exporters who procured a self-sealing permission from the other ports/Custom Stations & ICDs and desire to exports from JNPT Port are required to submit a self-attested copy of self-sealing permission which shall be registered with EDI Systems through FSP Cell of JNCH.

Ø A single Self Sealing Registration will be granted to the Exporter for stuffing at a particular premises and the Exporter will have to apply separately for each additional stuffing premise, in case SSP is sought for stuffing at multiple premises supervised by authorized persons at each particular premise, respectively.

Ø The aforementioned revised procedure detailed in this Public Notice is for Self Sealing registration only for Electronic Sealing as approved by  CBEC vide Board Circular No. 41/2017 dated 30.10.2017 read with Board Circular No. 26/2017 dated 01.07.2016, 36/2017 dated 28.08.2017.

Ø Difficulties faced, if any, in the implementation of this Public Notice may be brought to the notice of “ Asstt./Dy. Commissioner of Customs, FSP Cell, JNCH”.  The council may also be informed about the  same on  e-mail id’s: ed@chemexcil.gov.in  &deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in .

Members are requested to kindly take note of the above do the needful accordingly.   Members exporting through other ports may also do the needful accordingly.

The JNCH (NS-G) Public Notice no 32/2018 dated 07/03/2018 is available for download using below link-

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_032.pdf<

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

Encl:-  PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 32/2018

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JNCH - Mandatory declaration of GSTIN, IEC and email address of importer in the Bills of Lading obtained from foreign supplier/ shipper

EPC/LIC/JNCH/IMPORTS 10.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

JNCH - Mandatory declaration of GSTIN, IEC and email address of importer in the Bills of Lading obtained from foreign supplier/ shipper

Dear Members,

Kindly note that  O/o JNCH (Nhava Sheva-III)  has issued  Public Notice no. 33/2018 dated 07/03/2018 regarding  Mandatory declaration of GSTIN, IEC and email address of importer in the Bills of Lading obtained from  foreign supplier/ shipper.

We understand from the Public Notice that their are concerns  about the genuineness of  certain  importers and also some un-cleared Hazardous wastes causing potential environmental hazards.

Further, in order to give further impetus to Direct Port Delivery (DPD), it has been decided to gradually do away with consignment wise DPD intimation (72 hours advance intimation being submitted by importer in respect of each consignment to shipping lines) with one time default intimation. In order to operationalize this procedure, it is essential to capture basic details of importer in the Bill of lading itself so that such details can be used to decide DPD stacking code and for various other purposes.

In  view of above and to ensure that such basic details of importers in India are captured by shipping lines at the time of booking of such consignments at the stage of bill of lading” stage and to further speed up the import declaration processing and clearance, following guidelines are  proposed as per  Public Notice no. 33/2018 dated  07/03/2018:

i. Importers are required to ensure that following basic details are informed to their exporters/ suppliers  abroad so that these details are incorporated in the bills of lading issued at the time of booking of such consignments.

Ø Import & export Code (IEC) of importer;  

Ø GST Identification No (GSTIN) of importer;

Ø Official email id of importer (to be used for correspondence by shipping lines and Customs).

ii. Shipping lines operating / functioning at Nhava Sheva are also required to ensure that they obtain such details from suppliers/exporters abroad, if such consignments are to be discharged at Nhava Sheva (JNPCT or GTI or NSICT / NSIGT or BMCTP terminals) and indicate the same in the IAL submitted to the Terminal.

iii. Further, such details may be used by shipping lines for informing the stacking code of the container to the importer.

Direction to Importers / Customs Brokers:

Importers/ Customs Brokers are required to ensure that the said requirements are complied with.

The revised requirement for imports at Nhava Sheva Port and shipping lines as mentioned in Para 3 above would be applicable from 1st April 2018 (i.e. all bills of lading issued on or after 1st April 2018 should contain aforesaid additional details).

Members who are importing  are requested to take note of this requirement from JNCH (Nhava Sheva) and do the needful.   Members importing through other ports may also inform their logistics provider/ CHAs  and check with local custom houses to avoid any issues later on.

The PN no 33/2018 issued by JNCH  is available for download using below link-

SN

SUBJECT

DATED

PN-033-18

Sub: Mandatory declaration of GSTIN, IEC and email address of importer in the Bills of Lading obtained by shipper: reg.

07-Mar-2018

http://164.100.155.199/pdf/PN-2018/PN_033.pdf

Difficulty, if any may also be brought to the notice of  The Deputy / Assistant Commissioner in charge of DPD Cell, NS-III or Appraising Main (Import) through email / phones (email address:dpd.amijnch@gmail.com or appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in , Phone No : 022-27244959, 022-27244979).

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

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

Encl:- PUBLIC NOTICE NO.33/2018

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IGST Refund Camp/ Mela organised by Ahmedabad/ Mundra/Kandla/ Jamnagar Custom Houses on 10th and 11th March 2018 for Rectification of Error SB005 and SB006

EPC/LIC/JNCH/IMPORTS 09.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

IGST Refund Camp/ Mela organised by Ahmedabad/ Mundra/Kandla/ Jamnagar Custom Houses on 10th and 11th March 2018 for Rectification of Error SB005 and SB006

Dear Members,

This in continuation of  our  recent mailers  informing you about  CBEC circular  No. 05/2018-Customs dated 23/02/2018 pertaining to alternative Mechanism   for refund of IGST on export in case of  invoice-Mismatch Cases (SBS005).

Subsequently, custom houses have also issued PN’s  with details of nodal officers for this alternative mechanism, some of  which have already been mailed to members.

To further facilitate the exporters and expedite refunds,IGST Refund Camp/ Mela   are being organised by Ahmedabad/ Mundra/Kandla/ Jamnagar Custom Houses, respectively,  on 10th  and 11th  March 2018 for Rectification of Error SB005 and SB006

Concerned exporters who have exported from  Ports/ ICDs falling under Ahmedabad/ Mundra/Kandla/ Jamnagar Custom Houses   and have IGST  refunds stuck due to error codes (SB005/SB006) may take advantage of this  facilitation and resolve.

The communication from above customs houses are available for download using below links:

http://mundracustoms.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IGST-Mela.pdf

http://ahmedabadcustoms.gov.in/Documents/pdf-document/Public%20Notice%202017/Press%20Note%20on%20CAMP%20for%20IGST.pdf

http://kandlacustoms.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mela-notice-.pdf

http://www.jamnagarcustoms.gov.in/whatsnew/press_note09032018_2.pdf

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

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

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GST : Second Amendment (2018) to CGST Rules (E-way bill Rules, RFD-01A form declaration, Tran 2 form etc)

EPC/LIC/GST_NOTIFICATION 09.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

GST : Second Amendment (2018) to CGST Rules (E-way bill Rules, RFD-01A form declaration, Tran 2 form etc)

Dear Members,

Kindly  note the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has issued  Notification No.12/2018 – Central Tax   dated 7th  March, 2018  regarding amendments in the CGST Rules, 2017  relating to E-way Bill rules, declaration [second proviso to section 54(3)] in RFD-01A form etc.

According to the e-way bill related  amendments which are yet to come into effect, transporter, on an authorization received from the registered person, can furnish information in Part A of Form GST EWB-01, electronically, on the common portal. Similarly, in case of inter-State supplies from principal to job worker, e-way  Bill can also be generated by the job worker, if registered, irrespective of  the value of consignment.  E-way bills in respect of over-dimensional cargo, i.e., exceeding dimensional limits prescribed in Rule 93 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, will be valid for period of one day for a distance of up to 20 km within the country. Further, one day shall be counted as the period expiring at midnight of the day immediately following the date of generation of e-way bill.

Besides,  in FORM GST RFD-01A, for the DECLARATION [second proviso to section 54(3)], the following shall be substituted, namely:-

“DECLARATION [second proviso to section 54(3)] I hereby declare that the goods exported are not subject to any export duty. I also declare that I have not availed any drawback of central excise duty/service tax/central tax on goods or services or both and that I have not claimed refund of the integrated tax paid on supplies in respect of which refund is claimed.

Members are requested to take note of above notification  regarding Second Amendment (2018) to CGST Rules.   For full detail, the above-said notification is available for download using  hyperlinks provided therein or below link-

http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/gst/Notification-12-2018-central_tax-English.pdf

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

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Comments on Draft document on “Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS)

EPC/LIC/INSS 08.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Comments on Draft document on “Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS)

Dear Members ,

The council  has received communication from the Deputy Secretary, Trade Policy Division, Dept of Commerce, GoI  informing us about formulation of  Draft Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS).

You will appreciate that importance of 'standards' in trade in goods and services is fast becoming critical for the domestic as well as international trade. Often, regulators in foreign markets mandate standards and conformity assessment procedures as a pre-condition for the trade. These rules determine both domestic and trans-border trade.

The concerns over the impact of standards and technical regulations as non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in global trade are important for a developing country like India.

Understanding the implications of standards in domestic / international trade is, therefore, very important for the Central Government Ministries, State Government's as well as the Industry.

Upgrading to international standards, making standards mandatory, creating requisite infrastructural facilities like testing, certification, trace-back, packaging and labelling as well as schemes for promoting adherence to international standards can go a long way in meeting challenges that are employed by a country under Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary Agreement (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement (TBT) of WTO.

In this backdrop, Department of Commerce has been engaged in organizing various standards conclaves since 2014 so as to address various issues concerning regulatory eco-system in the country in a structured manner. Till now, 4 national and 10 regional standard conclaves have been organized across different cities in the country, where various stakeholders, like producers/exporters of agricultural, marine products along with those in industrial goods and services have participated and shared their problems and suggestions.

During the last (4th National Standards Conclave, 1-2 May 2017 at New Delhi), a draft strategy paper titled Indian National Standards Strategy (INSS) that was prepared as an outcome of last four years activities was discussed. The draft was also subsequently discussed with subject experts on various other fora, and now, a draft final strategy document has been readied.

Key objectives of this draft strategy are following:

Positioning standards as a key driver of all economic activities relating to goods and services.

Developing a comprehensive ecosystem in India for standards development taking into account the diversity of interests and expertise available.

Using standards as enhancer of competitiveness of Indian goods and services in domestic and international markets.

Providing level playing field to domestic industry.

Adopting best practices in standardization, conformity assessment, and technical regulations, and creating an integrated infrastructure, roadmaps and institutions for their effective management.

Playing an active role and taking leadership positions in apex international forums in the related areas.

Creating response mechanisms to global developments on standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment practices that impact market access of Indian goods and services.

Aligning the Strategy with other national policies related to trade & industry, consumers and environment.

The draft  document on Indian National Strategy for Standards (INSS) is enclosed herewith for your  reference.

We look forward to comment/ inputs  by  24/03/2018 on  e-mail ids-  ed@chemexcil.gov.in and deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in .

Your timely replies will be appreciated and enable us consolidate the responses and submit to  TPD, MOC by the stipulated deadline of 30/03/2018 for consideration.

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

Indian National Strategy for Standards

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PMFAI comments on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2017

EPC/LIC/PMB2017 08.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

PMFAI comments on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2017

Dear Sir/ Madam,

As you are aware,  draft Pesticides Management Bill 2017  has been released by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, which is to replace Insecticides Act, 1968 governing regulations related to Pesticides in India.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has invited comments from all the stakeholders on the  draft bill within a stipulated period.      We had also sent our circular on 5.3.2018 requesting comments on the same.

We have since received comments from PMFAI  which are also attached for your reference.  

We kindly request your  comments  on PMFAI representation. Accordingly, we can forward our submission to the Joint secretary (Plant Protection), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,  Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi.

Your replies be kindly sent at the  earliest on e-mail id’s:  ed@chemexcil.gov.in & deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in .

Regards,
(S.G BHARADI)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL

PMB 2017 - PMFAI

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Stakeholders Consultations in India-EU BTIA on 14/03/2018 at New Delhi

EPC/LIC/PMB2017 06.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

Stakeholders Consultations in India-EU BTIA on 14/03/2018 at New Delhi

Dear Members ,

The council has received communication from FT-Europe-I Division, Department of Commerce, Government of India  regarding the forthcoming meeting of the Chief Negotiators in India-EU Broad based Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) scheduled in April, 2018 to discuss and take a decision on the likely resumption of India-EU BTIA negotiations.

Prior to the Chief Negotiators meeting, a Stake-holders meeting is also  scheduled under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Anita Praveen, Joint Secretary, DoC and Chief Negotiator in India-EU BTIA to discuss the issues under India -EU BTIA on 14th  March, 2018 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

In view of above meeting, members  are requested to furnish following information on 8 digit HS Code: -

Tariff Lines (8 digit HS Code) which the stakeholders do not want to be opened up (i.e to be kept in Negative List - Import)

Tariff Lines (8 digit HS Code) on which the stakeholders want tariff concession from the European Union ( i.e India has aggressive interest - Export)

Your early replies on this important  topic will be appreciated and be sent to the council latest by 09/03/2018  on e-mail id’s deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in  &  rodelhi@chemexcil.gov.in so that we can collate the same and submit to the ministry for deliberations during the stakeholders meeting.

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

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The Pesticides Management Bill, 2017 (PMB 2017)- Comments requested

EPC/LIC/PMB2017 05.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

The Pesticides Management Bill, 2017 (PMB 2017)- Comments requested

Dear Members,

We would like to inform you that the  draft Pesticides Management Bill 2017  has been released by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, which is to replace Insecticides Act, 1968 governing regulations related to Pesticides in India.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has invited comments from all the stakeholders on the  draft bill within a stipulated period.    The draft Pesticides Management Bill 2017 is attached herewith for your reference.

In this regard, we look forward to your replies/ inputs  by 10th March 2018 on  e-mail ids-  ed@chemexcil.gov.in and deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in .

Your timely replies will be appreciated and enable us put forth, issues if any,  to the  Joint secretary (Plant Protection), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,  Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi   within the stipulated period.

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

Encl : PESTICIDES MANAGEMENT BILL 2017

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CBEC : Online Application for uploading the supporting documents i.e. e-SANCHIT shall be made mandatory for Bills of Entry filed w.e.f 15.03.2018

EPC/LIC/CBEC/e_SANCHIT 05.3.2018
 
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
 

CBEC : Online Application for uploading the supporting documents i.e. e-SANCHIT shall be made mandatory for Bills of Entry filed w.e.f 15.03.2018

Dear Members,

As informed earlier, Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), had launched Pilot project for paperless processing, uploading of supporting documents, e-SANCHIT in   Oct 2017.  This facility was also extended  to all EDI locations  on voluntary basis  vide CBEC instruction no. 02/2018 dated 07/02/2018.

As per latest  updates on CBEC/ICEGATE portals, online Application for uploading the supporting documents i.e. e-Sanchit, shall be made mandatory from 15.03.2018.All Customs Brokers and self-filers are requested to use the e-Sanchit regularly and at least file one Bill of Entry using e-Sanchit by 08.03.2018 to continue to file through ICEGATE.

In this regard, the O/o Commissioner of Customs (NS-III), Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva has also  issued Public Notice No. 31/2018  dated 01/03/2018 regarding Mandatory uploading of supporting documents for all the bills of entry filed in JNCH w.e.f. 15.03.2018.

The procedure highlighted in JNCH PN is reproduced/ highlighted as follows:

a) When a bill of entry is filed by using e-SANCHIT facility, hard copy of uploaded documents will not be insisted by Assessing Officers. Hardcopies of additional documents required during assessment should be uploaded through e-SANCHIT as per procedure outlined in the Public Notice no. 162/2017 dated 29.12.2017.

b) Certain documents/ certificates in original (for example, Certificates of Origin, duty exemption certificate, etc.), are required to be mandatorily verified at the time of assessment and/ or clearance stage, as the case may be. However, even such documents must be uploaded on e-SANCHIT before clearance.

Issues  if any, shall be brought to the notice the Deputy Commissioner of Customs (EDI), JNCH, Nhava Sheva by email to edi@jawaharcustoms.gov.in or Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of Appraising Main (Import), NS-III (email address: appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in ).

Members are requested to take  note of this measure and also inform their CHA’s/ Logistics Providers.    The JNCH Public Notice No. 31/2018  dated 01/03/2018 is available for reference/ download using below link:

PN-031-18

Subject: – Implementation of paperless processing under SWIFT — Mandatory uploading of supporting documents for all the bills of entry filed in JNCH w.e.f. 15.03.2018- Regarding.

01-Mar-2018

   
       
       

For other customs houses, we shall let you know in case of further updates. In the interim, you can inform your CHA’s to do the needful accordingly.

For additional information on e-SANCHIT,  Procedure for electronic document upload & FAQ’s etc,  please use below link for reference:

https://www.icegate.gov.in/eSANCHIT.html

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

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Dangerous Goods by Road – India

Rules regulating transport of Dangerous Goods by roads within India is promulgated through Hazardous Substances (Classification Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2011 and The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

Hazardous Substances (Classification Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2011, gives exemption to pharmaceutical and cosmetic end products available in packages designated for consumer use and to dangerous goods required for the propulsion of the means of transport or the operation of its specialized equipment during transport.

Dangerous goods in packaged form domestically transported must be classified packaged, marked, labelled and the vehicle carrying the goods appropriately marked according to above said rules.

Salient points within The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (CMVR, 1989) Chapter II licensing of drivers of motor vehicles para 9 require drivers to be able to read and write at least one Indian language specified in the schedule VIII of the Constitution and English. The driver must successfully pass training from a recognized institute and his licence endorsed by the licencing authority.

As per section 129.2 Chapter V, Construction, Equipment and Maintenance of Motor Vehicles, every goods carriage carrying dangerous goods must be fitted with tachograph, (an instrument to record the lapse of running time of the motor vehicle; time speed maintained, acceleration, deceleration, etc.) confirming to the specification of the Bureau of Indian Standards Vehicle owner’s responsibility, Section 132.2 Every owner of a goods carriage shall, before undertaking the transportation of dangerous or hazardous goods in his goods carriage, satisfy himself that the information given by the consignor is full and accurate in all respects and correspond to the classification of such goods specified in rule 137.

Information to driver, section 132.3, The owner of a goods carriage shall ensure that the driver of such carriage is given all the relevant information in writing as given in Annexure V of these rules in relation to the dangerous or hazardous goods entrusted to him for transport and satisfy himself that such driver has sufficient understanding of the nature of such goods and the nature of the risks involved in the transport of such goods and is capable of taking appropriate action in case of an emergency.

Route planning, section 132.4, The owner of the goods carriage carrying dangerous or hazardous goods, and the consignor of such goods shall lay down the route for each trip which the driver shall be bound to take unless directed or permitted otherwise by the Police Authorities. They shall also fix a time table for each trip to the destination and back with reference to the route so laid down.

Responsibility of driver, section 133 The driver of a goods carriage transporting dangerous or hazardous goods shall ensure that the information given to him in writing under sub-rule (3) of rule 132 is kept in the driver's cabin and is available at all time while the dangerous or hazardous goods to which it relates, are being transported. Every driver of a goods carriage transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall observe at all times all the directions necessary for preventing fire, explosion or escape of dangerous or hazardous goods carried by him while the goods carriage is in motion, and when it is not being driven he shall ensure that the goods carriage is parked in a place which is safe from fire, explosion and any other risk, and at all times the vehicle remains under the control and supervision of the driver or some other competent person above the age of 18 years.

Emergency information panel: Every goods carriage used for transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall be legibly and conspicuously marked with an emergency information panel in each of the three places indicated in the Table below so that the emergency information panel faces to each side of the carriage and to its rear and such panel shall contain the following information, namely:—
(i) the correct technical name of the dangerous or hazardous goods in letters not less than 50 millimetres high;

(ii) the United Nations class number for the dangerous or hazardous goods as given in Column 1, Table 1 appended with rule 137, in numerals not less than 100 milimetres high;

(iii) the class label of the dangerous or hazardous goods of the size of not less than 250 millimetres square;

(iv) the name and telephone number of the emergency services to be contacted in the event of fire or any other accident in letters and numerals that are not less than 50 millimetres high and the name and telephone number of the consignor of the dangerous or hazardous goods or of some other person from whom expert information and advice can be obtained concerning the measures that should be taken in the event of an emergency involving such goods.

The information contained in sub-rule (1) shall also be displayed on the vehicle by means of a sticker relating to the particular dangerous or hazardous goods carried in that particular trip. Every class label and emergency information panel shall be marked on the goods carriage and shall be kept free and clean from obstructions at all times.

Incident Report: The driver of a goods carriage transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall, on the occurrence of an accident involving any dangerous or hazardous goods transported by this carriage, report forthwith to the nearest police station and also inform the owner of the goods carriage or the transporter regarding the accident.

You may download following documents for reference and compliance.

1. Hazardous Substances (Classification Packaging And Labelling) Rules, 2011 http://tinyurl.com/pxmdy8p

2. The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 http://tinyurl.com/p2aatuk

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India Extends Urea Subsidy Till 2020

The government today approved a proposal to extend urea subsidy till 2020 and implement direct benefit transfers (DBT) for disbursement of the fertiliser subsidy.

“The continuation of the urea subsidy scheme will ensure adequate quantity of urea is made available to the farmers at statutory controlled price,” according to a media release after the meeting of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

Urea is made available to farmers at a statutorily controlled price of Rs 5,360 per tonne. The difference between the delivered cost of the fertiliser at farm gate and maximum retail price is given as subsidy to manufacturers. Urea subsidy is projected to be Rs 45,000 crore for 2018-19, compared with Rs 42,748 crore this year.

The urea subsidy has been extended for three years till 2020 at a total estimated cost of Rs 1.64 lakh crore, the statement added. Normally, the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers takes approval for the urea subsidy subsidy on an yearly basis. This time it has received clearance for three years.

The CCEA also approved implementation of direct benefit transfer (DBT) for disbursement of fertiliser subsidy in order to reduce diversion and plug the leakages. In the statement, the government said it is in the process to roll out DBT in fertiliser sector nationwide. DBT would entail 100 percent payment to fertiliser companies.

Continuation of the urea subsidy will facilitate smooth implementation of DBT scheme in fertiliser sector, the statement said.

(Source:-https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/2018/03/14/india-extends-urea-subsidy-till-2020 dated 14th March-2018)

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U.S. Launches WTO Challenge Against Almost All Of India’s Export Subsidies

The U.S. has launched a trade challenge against almost all of India’s export subsidy programs at the World Trade Organisation in its latest protectionist move, coming soon after President Donald Trump threatened retaliatory duties on countries that export more to the U.S. than they import from it.

"These export subsidy programs harm American workers by creating an uneven playing field on which they must compete," U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a media statement on the USTR website.

"USTR will continue to hold our trading partners accountable by vigorously enforcing U.S. rights under our trade agreements and by promoting fair and reciprocal trade through all available tools, including the WTO," Lighthizer added.

The programs listed in the statement are:

  • Merchandise Exports from India Scheme
  • Export Oriented Units Scheme and sector specific schemes
  • Electronics Hardware Technology Parks Scheme
  • Special Economic Zones
  • Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme
  • Duty free imports for exporters program

Through the mentioned programs, India provides exemptions from certain duties, taxes and fees; reduces import liability and benefits numerous Indian exporters including producers of steel products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, information technology products, textiles, and apparel, the statement said.

The USTR has computed the benefit to Indian exporters at over $7 billion every year from these programs, the statement added citing documents from the Indian government.

Earlier this month, Trump potentially triggered a global trade war after he imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminium. The announcement was met with stern reactions from across the world, including the European Union, which has threatened to slap a retaliatory tariff on everything from American jeans to whiskey and even the iconic Harley Davidson bikes. China, which Trump branded as a “strategic competitor” has also warned of a “justified and necessary response”

The metal tariffs have little impact on India as it is only a minor exporter of the two metals to U.S.

But this offensive against several export incentives is likely to elicit a strong reaction from the Indian government.

The WTO allows certain developing countries, like India, to offer export subsidies till they reach a defined economic benchmark, said the USTR statement. The WTO's provisions say that export incentives can be provided by countries where gross national income per capita is less than $1,000 per annum at the 1990 exchange rate, according to information on its website. The incentives can only be given to a sector that has a share of less than 3.25 percent in global exports.

The USTR claims that India surpassed the benchmark in 2015 and its exemption has expired. Yet the country has not withdrawn its export subsidies, it alleges.

As the USTR statement details, if the U.S. and India are not able to arrive at a settlement on these via consultations, “the United States may request the establishment of a WTO dispute settlement panel to review the matter”.

The WTO is the arbiter of international trade disputes for member countries such as India and the U.S. Currently India has been or is involved in over 170 WTO disputes, according to data on the trade organisation’s website - in 23 as the complainant, in 24 as the respondent and in over 125 India has had third party involvement. Sixteen of these involve the U.S., next only to the 20 disputes with the European region.

(Source:-https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/2018/03/14/us-launches-wto-challenge-against-almost-all-of-indias-export-subsidies dated 15th March-2018)

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Exports from India jumped 4.5 pct, imports by 10.4 pct; trade deficit estimated at $12 bn: Rita Teaotia

Continuing the positive growth path, India's exports grew by 4.5 per cent in February to USD 25.8 billion, Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia said today. Imports too rose by 10.4 per cent to USD 37.8 billion during the last month, leaving a trade deficit of USD 12 billion. The country's merchandise exports are showing continuous positive growth, Teaotia told reporters here.

During April-February period of the current fiscal, exports recorded a growth of 11 per cent to USD 273.7 billion, while imports grew by 21 per cent to USD 416.87 billion. Oil imports in February rose by 32 per cent.

Export sectors, which are recording healthy growth so far includes chemicals, engineering goods and petroleum products.

India does not consider the stand-off with the United States at the World Trade Organisation over export subsidies to be the beginning of a trade war, Indian trade secretary Rita Teaotia told reporters on Thursday.

The United States on Wednesday launched a challenge to Indian export subsidies at the World Trade Organization, saying they hurt U.S. companies by letting Indian exporters sell goods more cheaply.

India provides exemptions from certain duties, taxes and fees that benefit numerous Indian exporters, including producers of steel products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles and information technology products, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said.

(Source:-http://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-exports-from-india-jumped-45-pct-imports-by-104-pct-trade-deficit-estimated-at-12-bn-rita-teaotia-39289 dated 15th March-2018)

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EXPORT STRATEGY- VIETNAM

BRIEF OF COUNTRY VIETNAM

Vietnam is officially known in English as the "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", sometimes abbreviated as SRV. The full name in Vietnamese is Cong HoaXa Hoi Chu Nghia Viet Nam. In common usage, Vietnamese use two words "Viet Nam", and Americans use a single word "Vietnam".

Vietnam is part of South East Asia, bordered by ocean on the west and south, with China to the north and Cambodia and Laos to the west. Vietnam is about the size of New Mexico (329,560 sq km), but shaped in a long, narrow "S".

Vietnam has a hot tropical climate in the south and a monsoon climate in the north. The hot, rainy season lasts May to September and warm, dry season is October to March.

Vietnam is a populated country of over 93 million people. Although the villages have played a key role in Vietnam's psyche and social order, most people now live in the major cities where jobs are more plentiful. Due to the war, there are fewer older men in Vietnam (although they still are predominant in the government) and many younger people. Military service is still compulsory for 2 years.

The literacy rate is impressively high (over 90% are able to read). However, Vietnam is still a relatively poor and less healthy country.

Vietnamese is the primary language. It is a tonal language, relatively easy to read but difficult to speak. Luckily, English is growing in popularity. Some French is spoken in the North. Khmer and related languages are spoken in some areas. The 65 tribes speak their own languages Mon-Khmer and Malayo-Polynesian.

Hanoi is Vietnam's capitol, and the location of Vietnam's central government. Hanoi was the former capitol of North Vietnam under the French and during the war. It is an older gracious city. Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon) was the capital of South Vietnam. It is the second largest city, and is a leader in business. Ho Chi Minh city is sprawling and vibrant, with a large Chinese center.

Vietnam has 5 major cities or municipalities (city-provinces): Can Tho, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Ha Noi, and Ho Chi Minh and 59 provinces. Most of these allow international adoption.

ECONOMY OF VIETNAM

Vietnam is a densely populated developing country that has been transitioning from the rigidities of a centrally planned, highly agrarian economy since 1986 to a more industrial and market based economy, raising incomes substantially. In 2016 and 2017, Vietnam missed its yearly growth target of 6.7% due to environmental issues – drought and salinization - impacting the agricultural sector, and low oil prices affecting the extractive sector. However, annual GDP growth reached 6.3%, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and strong manufacturing exports.

Vietnam has a young population, stable political system, commitment to sustainable growth, relatively low inflation, stable currency, strong FDI inflows, and strong manufacturing sector. In addition, the country is committed to continuing its global economic integration. Vietnam joined the WTO in January 2007 and concluded several free trade agreements in 2015-16, including the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, the Korean Free Trade Agreement, and the Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement.

However, to continue its trajectory of strong economic growth, the government acknowledges the need to spark a second wave’ of reforms, including reforming state-owned-enterprises, reducing red tape, increasing business sector transparency, reducing the level of non-performing loans in the banking sector, and increasing financial sector transparency. Vietnam has demonstrated a commitment to sustainable growth over the last several years, but a recent slowdown in economic growth could test the government’s resolve.

In 2016, Vietnam cancelled its civilian nuclear energy development program, citing public concerns about safety and the high cost of the program, and is facing growing pressure on energy infrastructure. Overall, the country’s infrastructure fails to meet the needs of an expanding middle class. As the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) chair, Vietnam lead the dialogue on key APEC priorities such as inclusive growth, innovation, food security and climate change.

VIETNAM CHEMICAL INDUSTRY:

Chemical industry plays an important role in economic development as it provides materials input for a number of essential industries, serving manufacturing and consumption. In Vietnam, under Decision 207/2005/QD-TTg the chemical industry is showcased as one of the key industries and prioritized according to the country's socioeconomic development strategy. All domestic and external resources will focus on putting into place a comprehensive chemical industry, covering main domains such as fertilizer, common and special-use rubber, base chemicals (including both organic and inorganic chemicals), petro-chemistry, pure chemicals, pharmaceutical chemistry, and consumer chemicals to meet domestic demand and the requirements of regional and world economic integration. As calculated by Vietnam Industry Research and Consultant, Fertilizer and Nitrogen accounts for the highest proportion (30%) in the industry by revenue, followed by the group of Detergent. The group of Synthetic Fibers contributes little to the structure of chemical industry by revenue.

This is a comprehensive research of chemical industry in Vietnam which witnessed high growth rate of 19.25% from 2010-2014, and is expected to grow substantially afterwards. Chemicals ranked 11th among the top imported items in the country with a turnover of 1.94 billion US dollars and has just started to develop and met only 15-20% of demand meanwhile consumption in many areas every year are so high. Gaps in the market are also canvassed in detail, breaking the market into key components. One of the biggest weaknesses of Vietnam chemical industry is the ability to supply input materials, thus, the majority of input materials has to be imported with China as the biggest import market, accounting for 29.8% of the 988 million USD total import turnover. Another looming problem in Vietnam is the inferior technology machinery systems which are largely at average low level in comparison with other countries in the region, resulted in the low in productivity and added value.

8 Product Segments: Fertilizer and Nitrogen, Detergent, Pants and Printing Ink, Synthetic Rubber and Polymer, Plant Protection Chemical, Basic Chemical, Synthetic Fibers and Other. Detailed analysis is conducted about production, consumption, import, export, raw material, technology of each segment

Profiles, structure, and financial analysis of leading producers and major suppliers, such as Petro Vietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (PVCFC), Petro Vietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo), Lam Thao Superphosphate Fertilizer and Chemicals JSC (LAFCHEMCO), BinhDien Fertilizer JSC, etc.

(Source:https://www.kenresearch.com/metal-mining-and-chemicals/chemicals/vietnam-chemicals-comprehensive/31966-101.html)

Vietnam's chemical industry is still young and does not meet with domestic demand. But by cooperating with Japan, UNDP, this sector is expected to have potential future and contribute to sustainable development of the economy.

Vietnam's economy almost depends on agriculture and an emerging chemical industry. As a result, the country is required to import massive agrochemical and other chemical products. Vietnamese chemical industry is still in its infancy stage where it only produces a limited variety of basic chemicals. Chemicals for industrial use do not meet domestic demand and are only sufficient for pesticide production and several basic goods. Furthermore, pure and special chemicals are not produced in the country. In the agrochemical aspect, every year about 70% of urea demand is imported while ammonium phosphate is 100% imported.

Vietnam's chemical production technologies are considered backward compared to the world in general. Its chemical products have lower competitive capability compared to regional countries and Vietnam aslo have lower awareness to chemical risks. This leads to loss of natural resources and the country faces severe environmental pollution issues. At present, Vietnamese agricultural chemical market occupies approximately 0.5% of the international market.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY:

Vietnam’s chemical industry growing impressively with annual growth of 12% is one of the key economic sectors and prioritized to fulfill the needs of other industries and the total economy. Production of detergents and cosmetics expands rapidly in Vietnam. Vietnamese companies such as NET, LIX, Daso, and joint-ventures as well as foreign invested companies such as Lever Vietnam and P&G have brought to the consumer new and nicely-packaged quality products. Manufacturing of paint and rubber products also rises as a result of such firms as Dong A, Dong Nai, and Casumina.

The chemical industry is important to the development of many other industries. Via Decision 207/2005/QD-TTg the Prime Minister approved the strategy of developing the chemical industry to 2010 also the development until 2020.Under this Decision, the chemical industry is showcased as one of the key industries and prioritized. Therefore, all domestic and external resources will focus on putting into place a comprehensive chemical industry, covering main domains such as fertilizer, common and special-use rubber, base chemicals (including both organic and inorganic chemicals), petro-chemistry, pure chemicals, pharmaceutical chemistry, and consumer chemicals to meet domestic demand and the requirements of regional and world economic integration.

In addition, the plan has encouraged application of advanced technology for high quality chemical products at competitive costs and minimizing adverse impacts of chemical production on the environment. Also, the development of the chemical industry must go along with the restructuring of the industrial sector and total economy.

(Source: http://vtown.vn/en/articles/vietnam-chemical-industry.html) Top 5 reasons why companies should consider exporting to Vietnam:

1. Strong GDP growth expected to continue for medium term.

2. The fastest-growing middle and affluent class in the region, with young consumers who are among the most optimistic in the world providing the right demographics for growth and receptivity to U.S. products and services.

3. Extraordinary growth in India’s exports.

4. Large population of over 93 million consumers.

5. Political stability in a region known for its uncertainty.

MARKET CHALLENGES-VIETNAM

The evolving nature of regulatory regimes and commercial law in Vietnam, combined with overlapping jurisdiction among government ministries, often results in a lack of transparency, uniformity and consistency in government policies and decisions on commercial projects. Project timelines often exceed initial projections, especially when financed using official development assistance.

While Vietnam’s anti-corruption law is considered amongst the best legal frameworks in Asia for anti-corruption, implementation remains problematic. Corruption and administrative red tape within the government has been a vast challenge for governmental consistency and productivity and for foreign companies doing business in Vietnam. Vietnam ranked 113 (out of 176) on Transparency International’s 2016 Corruption Perceptions Index, placing it low in a region infamous for its levels of corruption. As comparison, regional neighbors scored – Philippines and Thailand tied at 101, Indonesia 90, China 79, and Malaysia 55). 55 percent of respondents felt that public officials and civil servants were corrupt or extremely corrupt.

Many firms operating in Vietnam, both foreign and domestic, found ineffective protection of intellectual property to be a significant challenge. Piracy rates for software were estimated to be 78 percent in 2015, a small improvement from 92 percent ten years earlier, but a signaling a steady but slow decline.

“Tied” official development assistance (ODA), in addition to corruption, continues to be a significant challenge for overseas firms bidding on infrastructure projects. Some companies have successfully partnered with Japanese companies to be eligible to bid on Japanese ODA funded projects, which represents the largest source of foreign ODA.

While Vietnam has reduced tariffs on many products in line with its WTO commitments, high tariffs on selected products remain.

Investors often run into poorly developed infrastructure, high start-up costs, arcane land acquisition and transfer regulations and procedures, and a shortage of skilled personnel. Vietnam ranked 82nd (of 190) in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report released in October 2016. This is an improvement from its ranking of 91st in 2015. Of note, the World Bank reported that Vietnam is working to make it easier to trade across borders, and introduced or improved electronic submission and processing of documents for imports. Lack of financial transparency and poor corporate disclosure standards add to the challenges overseas companies face in performing due diligence on potential partners and clients. (Source: https://www.export.gov/article?id=Vietnam-Market-Challenges )

VIETNAM CHEMICAL LAW

In Vietnam, the main chemical law is the Chemical Law issued in Nov 2007. It is supported by various decree and ministerial circular.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is leading chemical management in Vietnam. A dedicated agency Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) was established by the Ministry of Industry and Technology (MIT) in 2009 to overhaul the chemical management in Vietnam.

The Chemical Law provides regulations on chemical handling, safety in chemical handling, right and obligations of organizations and individuals engaged in chemical handling, and state management of chemical handling.

Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP has designated lists of chemicals subject to regulatory control under the Chemical Law and specified detailed conditions on chemical manufacturers and traders. This chemicals Decree comes into force on November 25, 2017 and replaces the Decree No. 108/2008/ND-CP issued on October 07, 2008.

For companies producing, importing or trading chemicals in Vietnam, the most important thing is to check if their chemicals are on the following regulatory lists or not.

• The list of chemicals subject to conditional production or import (1);

• The list of chemicals restricted from production or trade (2);

• The list of banned chemicals;

• The list of hazardous chemicals for which chemical incident prevention and response plans are required;

• The list of chemicals subject to compulsory declarations;

The above lists can be found in Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP

Chemicals Subject to Compulsory Declaration

Importers of chemicals on the list of chemicals subject to declaration must declare the chemicals in hard copy or electronically to the Vietnam Chemicals Agency and obtain declaration certificates first. Producers must make written declarations to provioncial/munical Industry and Trade Services before 31 Jan each year.

Information to be provided includes chemical identity, a chemical safety data sheet in Vietnamese and in original language(for imported chemicals), chemical sale and purchase invoices and other documents. A fee needs to be paid.

Chemicals produced or imported with a volume less than 100kg/y are exempt from declaration provided that they are not restricted from production/trade and not subject to the control of international conventions.

(Source: http://www.chemsafetypro.com/Topics/Vietnam/Chemical_Control_Law_in_Vietnam.html )

VIETNAM’s FTA INVOLVEMENT

Vietnam has signed a number of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements, completed negotiation of an FTA with the EU, and is negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

Vietnam is also negotiating the ASEAN-Hong Kong FTA and bilateral FTAs with Cuba and Israel. In 2016, Vietnam became a member of the ASEAN Economic Community and started implementing an FTA with the Eurasia Economic Union.

Curranty Vietnam has signed 16-FTAs which are as under

1. ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement

2. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

3. Viet Nam-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement

4. Viet Nam-European Union Free Trade Agreement

5. Viet Nam-Israel Free Trade Agreement

6. Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

7. ASEAN Free Trade Area

8. ASEAN-Australia and New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

9. ASEAN-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement

10. ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership

11. ASEAN-People's Republic of China Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement

12. ASEAN-[Republic of] Korea Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement

13. Chile-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement

14. Japan-Viet Nam Economic Partnership Agreement

15. Viet Nam - Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement

16. [Republic of] Korea-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement

(Source: https://aric.adb.org/fta-country )

India granted the "Most Favoured Nation" status to Vietnam in 1975 and both nations signed a bilateral trade agreement in 1978 and the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) on March 8, 1997. The Indo-Vietnam Joint Business Council has worked to promote trade and investment since 1993. In 2003, both nations promulgated a Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Cooperation when the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam NôngĐứcMạnh visited India and both nations are negotiating a free trade agreement In 2007, a fresh joint declaration was issued during the state visit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam NguyễnTấnDũng. Bilateral trade has increased rapidly since the liberalisation of the economies of both Vietnam and India.India is the 13th-largest exporter to Vietnam, with exports that have grown steadily from $11.5 million in 1985-86 to $395.68 million by 2003. Vietnam's exports to India rose to $180 million, including agricultural products, handicrafts, textiles, electronics and other goods. Between 2001 and 2006, the volume of bilateral trade expanded at 20-30% per annum to reach US$1 billion by 2006. Continuing the rapid pace of growth, bilateral trade is expected to rise to $2 billion by 2008, 2 years ahead of the official target. India and Vietnam have also expanded cooperation in information technology, education and collaboration of the respective national space programmes.Direct air links and lax visa regulations have been established to bolster tourism.

In 2010, as the ASEAN-India free trade agreement came into effect, bilateral trade exploded to US$3.917 billion by the end of 2012, with Vietnam exporting $1.7 billion to India in 2012, an increase of 56.5% from 2011. As of 2015 bilateral trade stands at US$ 7 billion & both nations have agreed on a target of US$ 20 billion by 2020. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India%E2%80%93Vietnam_relations )

VIETNAM – IMPORT/EXPORT DUTIES

Most goods imported/exported across the borders of Vietnam, or which pass between the domestic market and a non-tariff zone, are subject to import/export duties. Exceptions to this include goods in transit, goods exported abroad from a non-tariff zone, goods imported from foreign countries into non-tariff areas for use in non-tariff areas only, and goods passing from one non-tariff zone to another.

Most goods and services being exported are exempt from tax. Export duties (ranging from zero percent to 45 percent and computed on free-on-board (FOB) price) are only charged on a few items, mainly natural resources such as minerals, forest products, and scrap metal.

Consumer goods, especially luxury goods, are subject to high import duties, while machinery, equipment, materials and supplies needed for production, especially those items which are not produced domestically, enjoy lower rates of import duties, or even a zero percent tax rate. Duty rates for imported goods include preferential rates, special preferential rates, and standard rates depending on the origin of the goods.

Import/export duties declarations are required upon registration of customs declarations with the customs offices. Export duties must be paid within 30 days of registration of customs declarations. For imported goods, import duties must be paid before receipt of consumer goods.

Depending on the trade conditions, Vietnam imposes a number of different types of duties on the import and export of goods. Companies wishing to find in-depth information on a range of goods would be well advised to visit the website of Vietnam Customs.

Imports

Vietnam imposes a tax on almost every type of product that is imported into the country. The import tax rates range depending on the type of product, for example, consumer products and luxury goods are highly taxed while machinery, equipment, and raw materials, tend to receive lower taxes and even tax exemptions. Imports are subject to import tax, Value-added tax (VAT) and, for certain goods, Special Consumption Tax (SCT).

Tax rates applicable to imported goods include preferential tax rates, special preferential tax rates, and ordinary tax rates:

Preferential tax rates apply to goods originating from countries, groups of countries, or territories, which apply the most favored nation treatment in their trade relations with Vietnam Special preferential tax rates apply to goods originating from countries, groups of countries, or territories, which apply special preferences on import tax to Vietnam. Currently, it is mainly applicable to ASEAN nations under common preferential tariffs (CEPT).

Ordinary tax rates apply to goods originating from countries, groups of countries, or territories, which do not apply the most favored nation treatment of special preferences on import tax to Vietnam. Ordinary tax rates will be no more than 70 percent higher than the preferential tax rates specified by the government

(Source: http://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/understanding-vietnams-import-export-regulations.html/ )

VIETNAM - IMPORT REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION

Vietnamese traders are entitled to (I) export goods of all kinds, except goods on the list of those banned from export, and (II) import goods according to the business lines stated in their business registration certificates. Foreign-invested enterprises and business cooperation parties, apart from the exportation of their own products, may export goods of other kinds, except those on the list of goods banned from export and several goods categories restricted by MOIT (Ministry of Information Technology). The goods imported by foreign-invested enterprises and business cooperation parties must comply with the provisions of their granted investment licenses, the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam, and other relevant legal requirements. Traders that wish to import or export goods subject to import or export permits must obtain permits of related ministries or sectors. Imports and exports must comply with relevant regulations on quarantine, food safety, and quality standards and regulations, and must be inspected by competent and appropriate agencies before customs clearance.

Import Licensing System

Business entities, including foreign invested enterprises with a legally registered business license, may be engaged in direct import and export activities. However, foreign invested enterprises can import materials, equipment, and machinery only for establishing production lines and producing goods in accordance with their investment licenses. Under Vietnam’s WTO commitments, trading rights are now open to all foreign invested enterprises. Vietnam facilitates an automatic import licensing system that requires importers of a wide category of goods to obtain a license from MOIT to get their goods through customs. Distribution rights for these entities are opened to joint venture investment with no limit on capital contribution, and since 2009 have been opened to wholly foreign invested enterprises.

(Source: https://www.export.gov/article?id=Vietnam-Import-Requirements-and-Documentation ).

GDP (purchasing power parity): $643.9 billion (2017 est.), $605.7 billion (2016 est.), $570.3 billion (2015 est.)

https://www.export.gov/article?id=Vietnam-Import-Requirements-and-Documentation: - food processing, garments, shoes, machine-building; mining, coal, steel; cement, chemical fertilizer, glass, tires, oil, mobile phones.

Exports: - $194.6 billion (2017 est.), $176.6 billion (2016 est.)

Exports Commodities: - Clothes, shoes, electronics, seafood, crude oil, rice, coffee, wooden products, machinery.

Exporting Partners: - US 20.2%, China 14.2%, Japan 8.2%, South Korea 6.2% (2016).

Imports: - $190.1 billion (2017 est.), $162.6 billion (2016 est.)

Import Commodities: - machinery and equipment, petroleum products, steel products, raw materials for the clothing and shoe industries, electronics, plastics, automobiles.

Import Partners: - China 25.1%, South Korea 17.5%, Japan 7.9%, US 6%, Thailand 4.7% (2016)

(Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/vm.html)

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CHEMEXCIL EXPORTS TO VIETNAM

CHEMEXCIL's Export Statistics  :

VIETNAM

for the years 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2016-17

(US$ IN MILLION)

 

PANEL

2014-15 (Actual)

2015-16 (Actual)

%Increase/ Decrease over previous year

2016-17 (Provisional)

%Increase/ Decrease over previous year

(32) Dyes & (29) Dye Intermediates

23

25

9

27

8

(28) Inorganic, (29) Organic & (38)  Agro chemicals

82

86

5

103

20

(33) Cosmetics,  (34) Soaps, Toiletries and (33) Essential oils

8

10

25

11

10

(15) Castor Oil

1

1

0

1

0

TOTAL

114

122

7

142

16

Source: DGCI&S



DYES  TOP ITEMS EXPORTS TO VIETNAM

 

 

Value (USD Million)

HSCode

Product

2014-2015-

2015-2016-

2016-2017

32041751

PIGMENT BLUE 15 (PATHALOCYANINE BLUE)

2.36

3.02

3.46

32041761

PIGMENT GREEN 7 (PATHALOVYANINE GREEN)

2.11

2.52

2.82

32042010

0PTICAL WHITENING AGENTS

2.85

3.52

2.47

32041680

REACTIVE BLACKS

2.97

2.63

1.85

32041982

FOOD COLOURING YELLOW 4 (TARTRAZINE)

0.98

1.05

1.75

32041790

OTHER PIGMENTS

1.03

1.12

1.4

32041759

OTHERS PIGMENT BLUE

1.34

1.57

1.37

32021000

SYNTHETIC ORGANIC TANNING SUBSTANCES

1.07

1.15

1.24

32041719

OTHERS PIGMENT YELLOW (ORGANIC)

0.58

0.61

1.07

32041159

OTHER DISPERSE BLUE

0.92

1.02

1.06

 

Total

16.21

18.21

18.49

SOURCE:DGCI&S

List of supplying markets for a product imported by Viet Nam Product: 32 Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring ...

    Unit : US Dollar MILLION

Exporters

Imported value in 2013

Imported value in 2014

Imported value in 2015

World

913.43

1083.46

1125.67

China

228.06

280.88

301.34

Korea, Republic of

122.36

174.19

188.08

Taipei, Chinese

149.27

155.96

157.73

Japan

82.44

82.17

80.61

Thailand

46.11

52.19

50.72

India

25.46

36.22

39.19

SOURCE:INTRACEN    

INORGANIC CHEMICALS TOP ITEMS EXPORTS TO VIETNAM

    Value (USD Million)

HSCode

Product

2014-2015-

2015-2016-

2016-2017-

28030010

CARBON BLACKS

13.86

11.23

12.78

28151110

FLAKES OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE(NAOH),SOLID

0

0.13

2.22

28061000

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE(HYDROCHLORIC ACID)

0.22

1.29

1.94

38151100

SUPPRTD CATALYSTS WTH NICKEL/NICKEL CMPNDS

0

0

0.95

28469010

RARE EARTH OXIDES NES

1.16

0

0.95

28030020

ACETYLENE BLACK CARBON

0.7

0.89

0.83

28273200

CHLORIDES OF ALUMINIUM

0.37

0.39

0.77

28209000

OTHER MANGANESE OXIDES

0.42

0.62

0.71

28369990

OTHER CARBONATES, NES

0.07

0.45

0.51

28469090

OTHER COMPNDS INORGNC/ORGNC OF RARE EARTH MATERIALS

0.06

0

0.49

 

Total

16.86

15

22.15

SOURCE:DGCI&S      

List of supplying markets for a product imported by Viet Nam Product: 28 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals,...

  Unit : US Dollar million

Exporters

Imported value in 2013

Imported value in 2014

Imported value in 2015

World

832.79

948.90

938.49

China

354.94

399.01

397.32

Japan

66.68

82.90

97.04

Korea, Republic of

51.66

60.51

78.65

United States of America

56.69

70.37

69.35

Taipei, Chinese

52.22

55.53

57.12

India

28.88

34.08

27.88

SOURCE:INTRACEN    

ORGANIC CHEMICALS TOP ITEMS EXPORTS TO VIETNAM

    Value (USD Million)

HSCode

Product

2014-2015-

2015-2016-

2016-2017-

29333990

OTHER CMPNDS CNTNG AN UNFUSED PYRDN RING  (W/N HYDRGNTD ) IN STRUCTURE

1.63

2.19

4.49

38249025

PRECIPITATED SILICA AND SILICA GEL

2.52

3.4

3.52

29153990

OTHER ESTERS OF ACETIC ACID

1.5

1.08

1.53

29157090

OTHER PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID AND THEIR SALTS AND ESTRS

0.77

1.51

1.42

29335990

OTHER CMPNDS CNTNG A PYRIMIDINE RING (W/N HYDRGNTD) OR PIPERAZINE RING IN STRUCTURE

1.03

0.63

1.23

29181690

OTHER GLUCONIC ACID ITS SALTS AND ESTERS

0.1

0.17

1.13

29252990

OTHER IMINES AND THEIR DERIVTVS, SALTS      THEREOF

0.87

0

1.12

29224990

OTHER AMINO ACIDS AND THR ESTERS CNTNG NOT  MORE THAN ONE KIND OXGN FN.

0.59

0.74

1.11

29152990

OTHER SALTS OF ACETIC ACID

0.88

1.03

1.08

11081200

STARCH OF MAIZE (CORN)

1.32

1.19

1.01

 

Total

11.21

11.94

17.64

Source:DGCI&S      

List of supplying markets for a product imported by Viet Nam Product: 29 Organic chemicals

    Unit : US Dollar million

Exporters

Imported value in 2013

Imported value in 2014

Imported value in 2015

World

2508.92

2725.09

2533.97

China

640.05

792.35

768.83

Taipei, Chinese

391.97

404.86

316.41

Thailand

237.52

246.32

257.55

Korea, Republic of

263.96

272.23

199.95

Japan

160.41

205.95

185.33

India

91.60

107.12

108.71

SOURCE:INTRACEN    

AGRO CHEMICALS- TOP ITEMS EXPORTS TO VIETNAM

    Unit : US Dollar million

HSCode

Product

2014-2015-

2015-2016-

2016-2017-

38089290

OTHERS FUNGICIDE NES

6.23

13.06

15.96

38089910

PESTICIDES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INC

10.21

13.93

12.59

38089199

OTHER INSECTICIDE NES

5.28

5.6

7.73

38089400

DISINFECTANTS

3.72

1.89

4.03

38089122

METHYL BROMIDE

1.47

2.41

3.01

38089135

CIPERMETHRIN TECHNICAL

5.08

5.12

2.74

38089390

OTHER HERBICIDES-ANTI-SPROUTING PRODUCTS

0.27

1.04

2.65

38089132

QUINALPHOS

5.94

0.88

2.53

38089320

2:4 DICHLOROPHENOXY ACTC ACD AND ITS ESTERS

1.39

2.16

1.86

38089137

SYNTHETIC PYRETHRUM

1.93

2.27

1.75

 

Total

41.52

48.36

54.85

SOURCE:DGCI&S      

List of supplying markets for a product imported by Viet Nam Product: 38 Miscellaneous chemical products

    Unit : US Dollar million

Exporters

Imported value in 2013

Imported value in 2014

Imported value in 2015

World

1925.70

2107.99

2108.73

China

576.75

633.16

615.81

Korea, Republic of

155.61

206.55

235.53

Taipei, Chinese

151.04

163.68

193.68

Singapore

146.81

136.67

144.12

United States of America

122.35

136.50

144.02

India

59.07

70.00

70.10

SOURCE:INTRACEN    

COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES- TOP ITEMS EXPORTS TO VIETNAM

  Value (USD Million)

HSCode

Product

2014-2015-

2015-2016-

2016-2017

34021190

OTHERS(E.G.ALKYLSULPHATES,TECHNICAL       DODECYLBENZENE-SUL

1.02

2.26

4.2

34021300

NON-IONIC W/N FOR RTL SALE

1.22

2.02

1.59

34021900

OTHR ORNGC SRFCE-ACTV AGNTS W/N FOR RTL SL

1.26

0.76

1.04

38099110

TEXTILE ASSISTANTS MORDANTING AGENTS

0.29

0.25

0.37

25262000

NATRL STEATITE CRUSHED/POWDERED

0.13

0.2

0.3

38099190

OTHR FINISH AGENTS USED IN TXTILE INDUSTRY

0.19

0.15

0.27

29157040

HCO FATTY ACID(INCL 12-HYDROXY STEARC ACD)

0.21

0.21

0.22

34029099

OTHER (OTHER PREPARATIONS)  NES

0.12

0.07

0.15

33029011

SYNTHETIC PERFUMERY COMPOUNDS

0.37

0.28

0.15

34021200

CATIONIC W/N FOR RTL SALE

0.3

0.19

0.15

 

Total

5.11

6.39

8.44

SOURCE:DGCI&S      

List of supplying markets for a product imported by Viet Nam Product: 34 Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial

  Unit : US Dollar million

Exporters

Imported value in 2013

Imported value in 2014

Imported value in 2015

World

384.83

421.07

458.67

China

51.82

57.35

67.87

Thailand

58.06

57.76

62.37

Malaysia

41.25

52.47

53.52

Korea, Republic of

29.09

30.94

44.86

Japan

46.86

48.51

43.92

India

4.78

6.24

10.52

SOURCE:INTRACEN    

ESSENTIAL OILS TOP ITEMS EXPORTS TO VIETNAM

HSCode

Product

2014-2015-

2015-2016-

2016-2017-

33029019

OTHER MXTR OF AROMATIC CHEMICALS ANDESSN OIL

0.44

0.56

0.62

33021010

SYNTHETIC FLAVOURING ESSENCES

0.25

0

0.33

33021090

OTHER MXTR OF ODORFRS SBSTNS OF A KIND    USDKIND USD IN FOOD/DRINK INDUSTRIES

0.31

0.25

0.23

33012942

LEMON GRASS OIL

0.08

0.1

0.17

33012990

OTHERS

0.04

0.15

0.17

33012590

OTHERS

0.04

0.03

0.11

33019090

OTHR CONC OF ESNL OILS IN FATS/FIXD/WAX   LIKE TRPNC BYPRDCTS OF DETERPENATION OF   ESNL OILS AQUS DISTLTS/SOLTN ESNL OL

0.05

0.05

0.04

33012400

ESSNTL OIL OF PEPPERMINT(MENTHA PIPERITA)

0.09

0.01

0.02

33012924

EUCALYPTUS OIL

0.01

0.01

0.01

33012922

CORIANDER SEED OIL

0

0

0.01

 

Total

1.31

1.16

1.71

SOURCE:DGC&S      

List of supplying markets for a product imported by Viet Nam Product: 33 Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

    Unit : US Dollar million

Exporters

Imported value in 2013

Imported value in 2014

Imported value in 2015

World

494.55

560.29

606.56

Singapore

162.46

180.25

197.80

Thailand

75.86

69.94

80.57

Indonesia

35.26

49.19

53.28

Ireland

32.59

38.49

47.24

United States of America

27.39

39.88

39.96

India

3.13

2.73

3.30

SOURCE:INTRACEN    

List of supplying markets for a product imported by Viet Nam Product: 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal ...

  Unit : US Dollar million

Exporters

Imported value in 2013

Imported value in 2014

Imported value in 2015

World

699.23

765.61

686.88

Malaysia

460.59

527.99

402.04

Indonesia

104.52

88.98

109.19

Argentina

37.63

81.05

105.06

Chile

9.28

8.40

10.02

Thailand

33.92

6.22

8.01

India

5.73

10.27

7.19

SOURCE:INTRACEN    

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