The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on December 30, 2024, issued a Procedure for filing an application for obtaining Import Authorisation for the import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR).
This trade notice is with reference to DGFT Notification No. 44/2024-25 dated December 26, 2024, whereby import of 'Low Ash Metallurgical Coke having ash content below 18%', as notified under ITC(HS) Codes 27040020, 27040030, 27040040, 27040090, have been placed under Restricted List and permitted subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR), for a period of six months with effect from January 01, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Accordingly, the DGFT invites applications seeking import authorization for the above "Restricted" item w.e.f. January 01 to January 12, 2025.
The application process is as stated:
• File an application for Import Authorization on the DGFT Website (https://dgft.gov.in) by navigating to Services → Import Management System → Imports Authorisation for Restricted Imports (Refer ANF 2M);
• Details of imports of the said item during the past three years 2021-22, 2022- 23 and 2023-24. Additionally, applicants should attach import data for the said item during the current year and source country.
• Also attach, details of the production capacity of the said item and actual production during 2023-24 and the current year (till December 31, 2024);
• Country-wise application should be filed, i.e. one application should mention only one supplier country.
• Quantity applied should be for the entire period of the restriction.
In the event of misdeclaration, the applicant shall be disqualified from consideration for the present import allocation.
The DGFT reserves the right to make any changes in the modalities/allocation process at any point of time, as deemed finally.
[Trade Notice No. 25/2024-25]
