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Clarification on Benefit of MEIS on exports of Tamarind Kernel Powder

It has been brought to the notice of this Directorate that some exporters are classifying the item “Tamarind Kernel Powder” under ITC(HS) Code 11063010 and claiming MEIS benefit

Dated 19th April, 2016 | Copy of | Trade Notice No.2/2016 |

Clarification on Benefit of MEIS on
exports of Tamarind Kernel Powder
under ITC (HS) Code 13023290.

It has been brought to the notice of this Directorate that some exporters are classifying the item “Tamarind Kernel Powder” under ITC(HS) Code 11063010 and claiming MEIS benefit. It is clarified that the correct ITC(HS) Code of “Tamarind Kernel Powder” is 13023290 on which MEIS Benefit us not available.

Therefore all RAs are advised not to grant MEIS benefit on “Tamarind Kernel Powder”. In case, any RA has granted MEIS benefit on Tamarind Kernel Powder, such cases should be reviewed and recoveries be made.

Sd/-
(J.M. Gupta)
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade

File No.01/61/180/230/AM13/PC-3(Vol.3)Pt
Issued by:
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
New Delhi

 

The Dollar Business Bureau - Apr 19, 2016 12:00 IST