DGFT - Exemption for export of 10,000 MTs of organic edible oils

By Vijay Kumar

THE export of edible oils was initially prohibited for a period of one year with effect from 17.03.2008 vide Notification No. 85 dated 17.03.2008, which was extended from time to time. This extension is up to 30.09.2011 in terms of Notification No. 7 dated 30.09.2010.

The Prohibition was relaxed in certain cases like export of:-

++ Castor Oil

++ Coconut oil from Cochin Port

++ Deemed export of edible oils(as input raw material) from DTA to 100% EOUs for production of non-edible goods to be exported.

++ Oil produced out of minor forest produce even if edible

++ Edible oils in branded consumer packs of up to 5 Kgs subject to a ceiling of 10,000 MTs up to 31.10.2011.

Now the prohibition will not also apply to export of 10,000 MTs of organic edible oils, per annum, duly certified by APEDA, subject to following conditions:

(a) Quantity limit shall be 10,000 MTs per annum;

(b) It should be duly certified by APEDA as being organic edible oils;

(c) Export contracts should be registered with APEDA, New Delhi prior to shipment;

(d) Exports shall be allowed only from Customs EDI Ports.

DGFT Notification No. 50/(RE – 2010)/2009-2014, Dated: June 3, 2011