The Government of India has notified an amendment to the export policy for Non-Basmati Rice under Chapter 10 of Schedule II of the ITC (HS) 2022.
According to the amendment, Non-Basmati Rice under ITC (HS) codes 1006 3011, 1006 3019, 1006 3091, 1006 3099, and 1006 4000 will continue to have a free export policy. However, a new condition has been added: exports will now be permitted only if the contracts are registered with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
The move is aimed at ensuring better monitoring of non-basmati rice exports and encouraging systematized trade. All exporters should adhere to the registration requirement immediately. This amendment is effective from the date of notification, and failure to register the contract may result in restrictions on export clearance.