Procedure for export of Sona Masuri, Ponni Samba and Matta rice

By Vijay Kumar

VARIETIES of rice (Sona Masuri, Ponni Samba and Matta) as were permitted to be exported by Notification No. 21 of 10.02.2011, would be subject to port restrictions and other conditions as:-

++ The export would be in consumer packs of upto 10 Kgs each ( not more than 10 Kg per pack)

++ A maximum quantity of 5000 MTs for all 3 varieties would be allowed for export per IEC (It would be on self declaration basis: declaration to be filed with customs at the time of shipment and later with concerned RA in the format given in Annexure-I to this Public Notice).

++ The export would be allowed only during KMS , 2010-11 i.e. upto 30.09.2011.

++ Customs will draw necessary sample(s) and get them tested for quality analysis from AGMARK Laboratories. Copy of the test report be sent to concerned RA who would keep a watch for possible violation/ misdeclaration and take necessary action under FT ( D&R ) Act.

DGFT Public Notice No. 36/2009-2014 (RE- 2010), Dated: March 01, 2011